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Novel foods: Experts debate regulatory obstacles at Future of Protein Production 2025
Novel foods: Experts debate regulatory obstacles at Future of Protein Production 2025
At the Future of Protein Production conference in Amsterdam (Oct 29–30), over 1,000 delegates from across the novel protein industry convened to exchange knowledge. Among the most hotly debated topics was where to apply for regulatory approval. Companies with nascent technologies and ingredients must carefully select which jurisdiction to enter first, with speed to market a determining factor.
How ingredient innovators are solving the salt reduction challenge
How ingredient innovators are solving the salt reduction challenge
Sodium reduction has shifted from a regulatory target to a mainstream consumer expectation, as awareness of the links between high salt intake and heart disease deepens. However, salt serves a multifunctional purpose in food products — from taste and texture to preservation — making the reduction in processed meats, cheeses, sauces, and baked goods complex.
Givaudan: Capitalizing on hot demand for Latin American flavors in the US
Givaudan: Capitalizing on hot demand for Latin American flavors in the US
Ongoing consumer research from Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing reveals what the company says is a significant and growing opportunity for brands to target US consumers with Latin American flavor innovation. In a national survey exploring awareness, interest, and the use of Latin-inspired ingredients, a majority of consumers expressed an active interest in new and novel ingredients.  
Halloween-themed food trends
Halloween-themed food trends
Innova Market Insights data indicates a +19% increase in Halloween-themed product launches between October 2020 and September 2025. Brands are introducing limited-edition flavors with spooky or spicy twists, while also transforming familiar products into playful shapes like pumpkins and ghosts.
Sugar Reduction Without Compromise: Unlock the Flavor, Color & Formulation Benefits of Cranberry Juice
Sugar Reduction Without Compromise: Unlock the Flavor, Color & Formulation Benefits of Cranberry Juice
Reducing sugar is a global demand, yet consumers still expect bold flavor and vibrant appeal. Cranberry juice, naturally lower in sugar than other red or purple fruit juices, offers vibrant color, formulation benefits, and balanced flavor, enabling formulators to create indulgent, reduced-sugar beverages. Download the full technical paper to explore how cranberry juice can transform your next beverage innovation. This Technical Paper is brought to you by Fruit d’Or.
Arla Foods: Heat pump innovation reduces emissions in milk powder production
Arla Foods: Heat pump innovation reduces emissions in milk powder production
Arla Foods has installed a high-temperature electric heat pump at its milk powder site in Svenstrup, Denmark, cutting emissions from one of dairy’s most energy-intensive processes — spray drying — by over 1,500 metric tons of CO2 annually. Line Brandt Pedersen, director of Supply Chain Sustainability at Arla Foods, discusses how replacing natural gas with a CO2-based system helps dairies reduce fossil fuel use and advance climate goals.

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Palm oil sector stalls on deforestation goals before COP30
Palm oil sector stalls on deforestation goals before COP30
As the food industry gears up for COP30 UN Climate Change Conference (Nov 10–11) — where themes like transforming agri-food systems through sustainable, resilient, and regenerative practices will take center stage — a new report reveals the palm oil sector is significantly off-track to meet global commitments.
The Every Company and Vivici advance alt-protein production in Abu Dhabi
The Every Company and Vivici advance alt-protein production in Abu Dhabi
The Every Company and Vivici have collaborated with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the UAE, to advance alt-protein production using fermentation. The initiative will “explore” the establishment of a four-million-liter facility to bolster Abu Dhabi’s regional food resilience and expand its presence in global protein supply chains.
Solein in space: Pilot project sends Solar Foods’ next-gen protein into orbit
Solein in space: Pilot project sends Solar Foods’ next-gen protein into orbit
Finnish food-tech company Solar Foods is joining forces with European space-tech firm OHB System in a pilot program to develop gas fermentation technology and grow the edible microbial protein Solein in space.
Why HowGood’s PACT alignment could transform carbon transparency in F&B
Why HowGood’s PACT alignment could transform carbon transparency in F&B
F&B sustainability intelligence platform HowGood has officially aligned its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) database and data exchange system with the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT). The conformance sets a “new benchmark” for supply chain transparency and signals a significant step toward standardized carbon data across the global food supply chain.
SupplySide Global 2025: Inside Arla Foods Ingredients’ new high-protein bar
SupplySide Global 2025: Inside Arla Foods Ingredients’ new high-protein bar
Targeting the rising consumer demand for protein, Arla Foods Ingredients debuted a high-protein snack concept during SupplySide Global 2025, developed using the company’s customized whey protein solution, Lacprodan.
CPHI 2025: Redefining nutraceuticals with new delivery formats and pharma-grade...
CPHI 2025: Redefining nutraceuticals with new delivery formats and pharma-grade standards

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The boundaries between pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals continue to blur. This year’s CPHI 2025 trade show highlighted innovations that bridge efficacy and formats between both industries. On the showroom floor, Nutrition Insight discussed industry convergence and new delivery formats with PharmaLinea, Lubrizol, Sirio, Corbion, and Bioiberica. Matevž Ambrožič, marketing director at PharmaLinea, noted that the pharmaceutical industry is continuing to push the supplement industry toward its standards. “They have substantial marketing power and are applying pressure to the supplement industry to develop higher quality and proof of efficacy.” 
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Cargill webinar preview: NextCoa delivers more sustainable...
In response to tightened cocoa supplies and price volatility, Cargill is spotlighting NextCoa — a resource-reliable confectionery alternative designed for more sustainable indulgence. Made from gently roasted grape and sunflower seeds, the ingredient can be used in various traditionally cocoa-based applications.
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October in review: Plant-based label clash, Walmart’s...
In October, EU lawmakers voted to ban “meaty” names for plant-based alternatives, while the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet report recommended reduced consumption of meat and dairy products. California became the first US state to eliminate ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from public school meals. Walmart pledged to scrap synthetic dyes and controversial ingredients from its private-brand food products.
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Innova Market Insights announces F&B trends for 2026: Gut...
Gut health, protein intake, and mental health support have emerged as key food and beverage industry drivers. Food Ingredients First spotlights Innova Market Insights’ top ten industry trends for 2026, as plant-based foods and functional beverages also gain traction.

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Reducing salt in F&B launchesOct2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers worldwide are actively reducing salt in their diets, with 60% opting for the reduced-sodium claim. This has led to an increase in launches with fewer s...

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Halloween-themed food trends Oct 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a +19% increase in Halloween-themed product launches between October 2020 and September 2025. Brands are introducing limited-edition flavors with spooky or spicy twists, while also transforming familiar products into playful shapes like pumpkins and ghosts.

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Emulsifier innovationOct 2025

Consumers increasingly pay attention to what they are eating, where it comes from, and how it is produced. This demand is driving innovation for natural, plant-based emulsifiers with clean labels. Innova Market Insights data indicates a 5% compound annual growth rate in F&B launches with emulsifiers (July 2020 – June 2025). Bakery was the top category in launches with emulsifiers, while Soft Drinks showed the fastest growth in this period.

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Arla Foods: Heat pump innovation reduces emissions in milk powder production

Arla Foods has installed a high-temperature electric heat pump at its milk powder site in Svenstrup, Denmark, cutting emissions from one of dairy’s most energy-intensive processes — spray drying — by over 1,500 metric tons of CO2 annually. Line Brandt Pedersen, director of Supply Chain...

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Anuga 2025: Novameat showcases “chicken-style” plant proteins unaffected by labeling bans
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Anuga 2025: Seaweed-based vegan shrimp delivers on taste amid protein challenges
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