Health claim secured for soy protein in Australia and NZ
02 April, 2026IFF announced it has secured FSANZ approval which allows food manufacturers to link soy protein consumption with healthy blood cholesterol levels.
Cocoa-free ingredient supplier scales up production
25 March, 2026An Italian foodtech company has raised funding to help it expand and scale production of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative.
From wheat waste to functional ingredient for future foods
23 March, 2026Researchers have transformed wheat bran into hydrogels that could potentially be used to thicken, stabilise or add texture to plant-based foods of the future.
Tetra Pak analysis of food supplements market across APAC
16 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has analysed the growing trend for protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and functional supplements across Asia Pacific.
€13.4m funding for cellulose alternative to titanium dioxide
11 March, 2026Inter IKEA Group has backed a €13.4m Series A for Swiss biomaterials company Seprify, which is scaling a cellulose-based alternative to titanium dioxide.
A pinch of saltbush for functional and nutritional benefits
19 February, 2026An Australian desert plant could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce reliance on added salt in staple foods, according to RMIT's food research.
Chemical food additive BHA under review in the US
17 February, 2026The FDA identified butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as a top priority for review as part of its efforts to review chemical additives in the food supply.
Call for comment on a new source of 2′-FL in infant formula products
27 January, 2026FSANZ is calling for comments on an application to permit 2′-fucosyllactose produced from a new GM source organism for use in infant formula products.
Spicing up the festive season with Australian bushfood flavours
18 December, 2025Spices unique to Australia could help to transform end-of-year special occasions by adding bold flavours while delivering hidden nutritional benefits.
Eggless muffins using clean-label texturiser
15 December, 2025Bakery solutions specialist Lasenor Emul, S.L. has crafted muffins with 50–100% less egg using its texturising protein made from peas.
Influence of ingredients on F&B purchases
26 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Cargill AustraliaCargill APAC IngredienTracker 2025 assessed consumer attitudes towards 91 ingredients across four main groups to determine how these impacted their purchase decisions.
Aussie study of trans fats in packaged food products
12 November, 2025An analysis by The George Institute for Global Health found that thousands of packaged food products on Australian supermarket shelves may still contain industrial trans fats (iTFAs).
High-protein concepts on show in Paris
12 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Alchemy AgenciesArla Foods Ingredients is showing five new high-protein concepts at Fi Europe next month.
Clean-label functional ingredients of the future
29 October, 2025Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator has invested in SeaStock Pty Ltd to accelerate the commercialisation of its algae-based functional ingredients.
Arla Foods Ingredients concept for protein bar innovation
28 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Alchemy AgenciesMaking its debut at SupplySide Global is a concept created by Arla Foods Ingredients to respond to the biggest trends in the protein bar market.
