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Ferrero Achieves 100% Sustainably Sourced Cocoa
The Ferrero Group has achieved its goal of sourcing 100% sustainable cocoa through independently managed standards by the end of 2020. The global leader in sweet packaged foods announced it was continuing to drive forward and scale its…
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Givaudan Launches FlavorFinders
Built over a decade from a variety of consumer studies in conjunction with market intelligence firm Bellomy, FlavorFinders zeroes in on the kinds of tastes and flavors consumers are interested in based on individual tasting profiles. This…
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Flavored Inclusions, the Most Notable Trend When It Comes to Biscuits
According to studies conducted by Nimbus Foods, one of the noticeable growing trends for biscuits this year is fruit flavored inclusions, namely orange, following a huge increase in chocolate orange products last year, as well as coconut…
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Genome Edited Wheat to Reduce Acrylamide
A team led by Rothamsted Research with colleagues from the University of Bristol have used the new technique of genome editing to develop a type of wheat that is less likely to produce acrylamide when baked. According to project leader…
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Tesco to Start Recycling Bread Bags and Chips Packaging
Tesco is rolling out collection points for soft plastic packaging like crisp packets, pet food pouches and bread bags at stores in England and Wales. According to the BBC, the supermarket chain is aiming to establish a nationwide recycling…
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Campden BRI’s New Study Looks at C. Botulinum in Bread Products
Campden BRI has begun to look for partners to join a new research project that aims to help manufacturers and retailers understand and control the potential risks posed by Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) in bread products, according to…
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Touchscreens Can Detect Baked Goods
Florian Heller, a postdoctoral researcher at the Expertise Center for Digital Media at Hasselt University in Belgium, realized that the electrical field of the capacitive layer of a touchscreen display could be altered by conductive…
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FRITSCH World of Bakery Launches Virtual Journey
Over the past few weeks, the company has created a brand new virtual tour of its 4,600sqm headquarters, according to a press release issued by FRITSCH World of Bakery. The company has thus reshaped its usual tour, which regularly took place…
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The Baguette May Join UNESCO’s Listing of Cultural Treasures
French bakers seek UNESCO recognition for the baguette, a mix of wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and a pinch of savoir-faire, according to Reuters. Bakers say the traditional craft loaf, whose purchase from the local bakery has for decades…
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Campden BRI Uses VR to Verify On-pack Claims’ Effect on Consumers
Scientists at Campden BRI recently ran a virtual supermarket experience using virtual reality (VR) technology to better understand which on-pack sensory claims motivate consumers to purchase products. The immersive study aimed to mimic a…
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ADM Wins 2021 BIG Innovation Award
Business Intelligence Group named ADM the winner of 2021 BIG Innovation Award. The company's Biopolis’ probiotic strain, Bifidobacterium lactis (BPL1), was featured among the 2021 winning products in the Food and Beverage category.
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Bakedin on Track to Be Climate Positive With Ecologi
Bakedin, a manufacturer of baking kits and mixes, announced it was on track to become a climate positive company as part of its new partnership with Ecologi, the environmental conservation organization. With one tree planted for every order…
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Dina Foods achieves Vegan Society Standard
As consumer demand for plant-based foods grows, leading supplier Dina Foods announced it has attained Vegan Society registration for its savory products, including its falafel and hummus ranges. The achievement follows a six-month program…
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Nestlé Redoubles Efforts to Combat Climate Change
The company recently announced it is taking measures to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 - even as the company grows. Actions focus on supporting farmers and suppliers to advance regenerative agriculture, planting…
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AB MAURI Renews Soya Sustainability Pledge
Since making an inaugural commitment to Soya UK and its growers in 2019, AB MAURI has been expanding its business and is now reassuring its soya customer base of their sustainability credentials, regardless of bean origin. AB MAURI’s…
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Conscious Indulgence Is the Main Global Trend in 2021
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages identifies ‘Conscious Indulgence’ as the key global market trend in their recent 2020-2021 Trend Report. Insights from this report not only give food and drink manufacturers an understanding…
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Enzyme-enriched Bread Proves Beneficial for Blood Circulation
A small addition during bread making unlocks the potential of wholegrain bread, putting it on a par with other ‘superfoods’, according to researchers. The team from Rothamsted and the University of Reading added an enzyme commonly used by…
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Palsgaard Survey: Consumers are Set on Sustainability
Most consumers will pay more for food and beverage products containing sustainably produced ingredients, research by Palsgaard has shown. The emulsifier specialist surveyed over 600 people in four countries and found that the COVID-19…
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