Is lupin the next superfood?
03 December, 2019Researchers are developing a way to turn lupin seed waste into treatment for high blood glucose, which could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes.
Will 2020 be the year of inulin?
19 November, 2019Low in sugar, high in protein, inulin is a type of soluble fibre found in fruits and vegetables. It's also predicted to be the next big food trend in 2020.
Sesame seeds, market analysis
14 October, 2019 by HL Agro*Demand for sesame seeds is expected to increase, due to the product's versatility as an antioxidant and as a functional ingredient in several products.
OptiBiotix Health SlimBiome
01 October, 2019OptiBiotix Health Plc's SlimBiome is a patented, functional weight-loss ingredient that contains non-digestible prebiotics and dietary fibres.
Bühler catches mealworm bug, expanding insect portfolio
30 August, 2019Bühler is expanding its insect portfolio by building a mealworm production and process facility in the Netherlands.
Chocolate skews cannabis potency testing, research reveals
26 August, 2019Cannabis-infused edibles are becoming increasingly prevalent in some US states; however, some chocolate products are causing headaches for analysts.
Would you like some vitamin D with your toast?
22 August, 2019Researchers at the University of Birmingham have suggested the UK introduces mandatory fortification of vitamin D in wheat flour.
Nestlé calls for less protein in baby formula
17 May, 2019FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to reduce the minimum protein requirement for milk-based follow-on formula from 0.45 to 0.38 g/100 kJ.
How healthy is the protein trend?
01 May, 2019Research has revealed that long-term high-protein intake from consuming certain types of amino acids is good for building muscles but could shorten life span.
Kakadu plum market to expand with $2.7 million project
21 August, 2018The Kakadu plum has been used to extend the shelf life of foods, and its applications in the food industry are set to increase with a new CRCNA project.
Just because it's 'natural' doesn't mean it's safe
06 April, 2018As manufacturers rush to fill consumers’ wants for 'natural', they need to be cautious about the source and manufacturing technique of their natural ingredients.
NZMP launches new sports protein ingredient
03 February, 2017Fonterra's dairy ingredients business, NZMP, is looking for a bigger slice of the $10 billion sports nutrition market with a new protein ingredient that delivers 10% more protein than other standard whey protein offerings.
Algatechnologies joins EIT Food consortium
02 December, 2016Israel-based Algatechnologies has joined the FoodConnects consortium, a European Institute of Innovation & Technology Knowledge and Innovation Community comprising 50 leading companies, universities and scientific partners covering the entire food value chain.
Wacker opens food laboratory in Singapore
11 November, 2016Wacker Chemie AG has opened a new food laboratory in Singapore, dedicated to innovative food ingredients, dietary supplements and gum base applications.
Wacker vegetarian L-cysteine
29 July, 2016Wacker has available vegetarian- and vegan-grade L-cysteine by fermentation.
