Animal rights investigators expose “systematic abuse” on Vietnamese frog meat farms

The secretly recorded footage documents workers putting frogs in bags and dumping them in tubs of ice water before slaughter, which PETA says is an ineffective stunning method according to leading...

Kopi luwak controversy: PETA uncovers animal cruelty in coffee trade

Kopi luwak is a high-end, novelty coffee produced from partially digested coffee cherries. The coffee cherries are fed to luwaks, where they ferment in the intestine before being collected from the...

FiE 2024: Plant-based innovators advance taste and texture in combined protein solutions

Innova Market Insights showcased its Top Ten Trends for 2025 at the event, highlighting that ingredient quality has become a top concern for many global consumers. In the plant-based space, consumers...

Savory ingredient specialists serve up nutritional solutions for globalized markets

In this special report, experts from Spanish flavor and fragrance company Lucta and US multinational food giant ADM unravel the challenges and opportunities in savory ingredients and look ahead to...

SupplySide West 2024: Ingredion to showcase new pea protein for nutritional beverages

“[Vitessence Pea 200 D] will help manufacturers appeal to Ready-to-Mix (RTM) beverage consumers seeking plant-protein fortification with superior flavor and texture,” says Jeff Billig, vice president...

Horse meat controversy: EU importers hit back with legal action after NGO video claims to expose cruelty

These civil procedures in Belgium and Switzerland are ongoing, with the next court hearings in December and January.The more recent footage, said to be taken between 2022 and 2024, documents poor...

Nutrition focus: Ingredient leaders target holistic health as “food as medicine” takes hold

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 16% year-over-year growth in food and beverages with mineral/vitamin fortification between July 2022–June 2023 and July 2023–June 2024. The top categories with...

EU citizens want improved welfare for farmed fish as NGOs demand legislative change

The survey, conducted by Sapience, shows that 4 out of 5 people polled across nine EU countries support legislation promoting best practices and the latest science to meet the unique welfare needs of...