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Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrands as Kinisla and unveils €300m investment plans

Kerry Dairy Ireland has announced a corporate rebrand under the name “Kinisla,” while also unveiling a €300 million (US$349 million) five-year investment plan across its Consumer Foods and Nutritional Ingredients business divisions. The new corporate identity is poised to “turbocharge” Kinisla’s innovation pipeline and marks the next phase of growth for the company. It also reinforces the company’s “bold outlook for the future,” while reflecting its return to Irish roots with the transition to full farmer ownership by 2035.
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Innovation at the sweet spot: GLP-1, allulose and the rise of “post-sweeteners”
There is a convergence of factors driving innovation in the sugar reduction space. Sugar taxes are spreading. Front-of-pack labeling is tightening. Regulations on high-sugar products are increasing across Europe, North America, and Asia. Proprietary research from Kerry and ADM shows that a majority of global consumers are actively trying to lower sugar intake.
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Tetra Pak VP Automation & Solutions: How digitalization is transforming F&B supply chains
F&B companies today are navigating a “perfect storm” of rising input costs, unpredictable consumer demand, and pressure to meet sustainability goals. In such a high-pressure environment, speed and precision in decision-making are critical, which Tetra Pak says companies can achieve through automation and digitalization. The processing and packaging leader says integrating processes, equipment, and teams into intelligent, data-driven ecosystems can drive efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage for businesses.
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Beyond the Shell: Cracking the Code of 2026 Egg-Free Formulations
This technical paper explores a Biolev high-performance yeast-based functional ingredient designed to replace eggs in bakery and sauce formulations. By leveraging specific protein fractions and emulsifying properties, Biolev PlusWall30 maintains structural integrity, aeration, and mouthfeel while addressing clean label demands, allergen reduction, and price volatility in food applications. This Technical Paper is brought to you by Biolev by Levapan.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Cargill’s approach to scalable, health-driven F&B innovations

Cargill’s Nathalie de Clercq, director of R&D application for Health and Nutrition, and Manuel Meggiolaro, application specialist for General & Specialized Nutrition, dive into the company’s latest health ingredient solutions for F&B, including GLP-1 companion products, reduced-sugar beverages, and hybrid plant-dairy protein bars. They discuss how F&B manufacturers can innovate in these spaces while overcoming challenges around cost, taste, and scalability to meet evolving consumer demands.

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Vitafoods Europe 2026 review
At Vitafoods Europe 2026 in Barcelona, Spain (May 7–9), companies highlighted a clear trend — nutraceutical-grade ingredients moving into mainstream F&B. Protein, prebiotics, postbiotics, fermented actives, botanicals, and functional fibers were featured in bars, drinks, dairy, and plant-based products to support gut health, metabolic balance, muscle recovery, cognitive function, immunity, and satiety, delivering everyday wellness without sacrificing taste or convenience. We look back at some of the key innovators and solutions on display at the event.

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Armor Protéines highlights next-gen dairy innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2026
Armor Protéines highlights dairy innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2026.
At Vitafoods Europe 2026, Armor Protéines showcased its latest advances in dairy-based functional ingredients and precision fermentation technologies, reinforcing its position as a strategic partner for manufacturers developing the next generation of nutrition-focused F&B products. With growing demand for high-performance proteins, clean label functionality, and targeted health benefits, the company demonstrated how its expertise in milk fractionation helped brands improve both product performance and sensory appeal across applications ranging from dairy drinks to desserts.
EU member states endorse simplified organic farming rules ahead of parliament...
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The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating position on proposed revisions to the EU’s organic production and labeling framework, clearing the way for formal negotiations with the European Parliament later this year.
German court finds Mondelēz misled consumers with Milka “shrinkflation”
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A German court has ruled that Mondelēz misled consumers by cutting the weight of Milka chocolate bars without clearly indicating the change on packaging. The ruling emphasizes the importance of clarity in “shrinkflation,” where products that look the same may contain less or cost more — risking consumer confusion.
Austria Juice’s fermentation slashes sugar in fruit concentrates for EU...
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Austria Juice has unveiled a reduced-sugar fruit juice based on concentrate which it says can cut sugar and calories by nearly 30%. With the EU Breakfast Directive’s deadline approaching, the patent-pending technology ensures the juice stays flavorful while allowing beverage companies to label the product as “reduced-sugar fruit juice from concentrate.”
Coalition urges Japan to rethink octopus farming research support
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Japan’s ambitions in next-generation aquaculture are facing mounting scrutiny as global advocacy groups push the country to pull back public support for octopus farming research. The move comes as lawmakers in several markets advance bans on farmed octopus, raising questions about the commercial future of the sector before it has fully emerged.
Next in ingestible beauty: Plant-based enzyme boosts skin’s natural antioxidant...
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As consumers lean toward beauty-from-within nutraceuticals for skin benefits, experts say most of the conversation is still focused on surface-level fixes: collagen powders, glow blends, and quick-hit hydration. However, scientific advances are exploring what happens at a deeper cellular level — specifically, how the body’s internal antioxidant systems change with age, and how that shows up on the skin.
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Sustainable Foods Summit 2026: Regenerative agriculture...
From cultivated cocoa butter to precision fermentation, the food industry’s toolkit is diversifying and evolving to keep pace with a warming planet. Exploring these developments, Amarjit Sahota, founder at Ecovia Intelligence, speaks to Food Ingredients First ahead of the Sustainable Foods Summit (June 18–19). The event in Amsterdam, Netherlands, places emphasis on the need for better access to sustainable food systems in the long term. With various environmental factors straining food production and supply chains, experts are examining new innovations to more efficiently connect them to the consumer plate.
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Breaking news: Ingredion and Tate & Lyle in talks over...
Tate & Lyle has today confirmed that it is in discussions with US rival Ingredion over a possible takeover. The British food ingredients company says it has received multiple approaches from Ingredion to acquire its business, which it reportedly values at £2.74 billion (US$3.70 billion). According to Tate & Lyle’s statement, Ingredion has made a conditional proposal regarding a possible cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the company.
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Cargill and Voyage Foods expand cocoa-free confectionery to...
Cargill and Voyage Foods are bringing cocoa-free confectionery alternatives to the North American market, as manufacturers seek greater resilience against cocoa supply volatility, pricing pressures, and climate-related sourcing risks. Through the launch of the NextCoa portfolio in the US, the companies are positioning cocoa-free formulations not as niche novelties, but as commercially scalable ingredients, designed to support flexibility across confectionery and snack applications.

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Next-gen taste enhancementsMay2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers value rich flavor and taste to enhance their food and beverage experience. This has driven growth in product launches featuring flavor enhancers, with ...

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Food packaging trends May 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 5% compound annual growth in F&B launches between April 2021 and March 2026. The top packaging types were flat pouch, folded box, and bottle. More than half of launches were packed in plastic, while molded fiber packaging shows strong growth. Recyclable remained the top environmental claim, as reusable claims gain traction.

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Innovative chocolate applicationsMay 2026

Innova data shows an increase in chocolate product launches globally. One-third of these launches were in a chocolate block format, while wrapped chocolate pieces emerged as the fastest-growing format. “Vegetarian” was the leading claim for chocolate, and nut flavor was the most popular flavor.

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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Cargill’s approach to scalable, health-driven F&B innovations

Cargill’s Nathalie de Clercq, director of R&D application for Health and Nutrition, and Manuel Meggiolaro, application specialist for General & Specialized Nutrition, dive into the company’s latest health ingredient solutions for F&B, including GLP-1 companion products, reduced-sugar...

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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Faravelli’s 100-year legacy and innovation in functional ingredients
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Inside Beneo’s ingredient solutions for health-focused F&B
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