UK introduces folic acid fortification rule for flour
The UK introduced new legislation (November 14) that requires millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
Category: Ingredients
GNT earns EcoVadis sustainability gold
GNT has earned its first EcoVadis gold medal for environmental and ethical activities, ranking the company among the top 3% in the food manufacturing industry. GNT creates EXBERRY® colors from fruit, vegetables, and plants.
‘Hey Bro!’ brownie mix debuts at Fi Europe
Specifically created for the FIE 2024 event, ‘Hey Bro!’ is a brownie mix developed through the combined expertise of the three companies within the VIVESCIA Group: Grands Moulins de Paris, Kalizea and Diamalteria Italiana.
Molecular farming egg protein to enter baking market
PoLoPo signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CSM Ingredients to join efforts in bringing PoLoPo’s egg-free egg protein grown in
Puratos launches plant-based chocolate ingredient
Puratos extended its Ambiante range of ready-to-whip toppings and fillings with a new entry: chocolate. The Ambiante Chocolate Flavor is 100% dairy-free, with no artificial flavors or colors (NAFNAC) and uses cocoa powder from Puratos’s sustainable Cacao-Trace program.
Dos and don’ts: functional ingredients
By Kate Kehoe, Marketing Executive at FMCG Gurus Many consumers tend to scrutinize nutritional labels when buying bakery products, with
The rise of cricket flour vs the ‘yuck’ factor
In a world where sustainability is becoming more than just a buzzword, the food industry is increasingly exploring innovative alternatives to traditional ingredients.
Flatbread meets Aronia
The flavorful landscape of flatbreads is rich with choices for a wide range of products in unusual, creative interpretations. Aronia
Lesaffre acquires majority stake in Biorigin
Lesaffre acquired a majority stake in Biorigin (a business unit of Zilor), a multinational company producing yeast derivative products, to enhance the supply of yeast derivatives for savory ingredients. As a result of the deal, Lesaffre will become the controlling shareholder of Biorigin, with 70% of its total corporate capital, while Zilor will remain a shareholder with 30%.
Lesaffre completes acquisition of dsm-firmenich yeast extract business
Lesaffre finalized the acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s yeast extract business today, October 2. Lesaffre’s Business Unit Biospringer, specializing in natural origin solutions from yeast fermentation, will integrate dsm-firmenich’s yeast derivatives processing technologies and products. The team of 46 dsm-firmenich employees working on yeast extracts, will also join.
Fedima highlights 2023-2024 work in Annual Report
Fedima published its latest digital report for 2023-2024, highlighting its community work and latest projects. For the past year, the organization’s Technical Committee carried out work on labeling in an effort to find a common approach to Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL).
New clean-label egg replacer from baker’s yeast
revyve, B.V. launched a new egg replacer, which is a gluten-free ingredient line made from baker’s yeast. It is said to have excellent texturizing functionalities and is fully neutral in flavor and color. Its neutral flavor profile makes it suitable for flavor-sensitive products, such as sweet baked goods and confectionery.
