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Texturizing agents are essential for creating #foodandbeverage products with the right appeal for consumers demanding differing qualities. However, meeting these varying qualities is becoming more challenging amid the surge in demand for #plantbased, #cleanlabel and fortified #foods. We speak to experts from Lallemand and Valio to discover the latest trends and technologies. Flavio Meola, Paula Plathin, revyve #foodinnovation Reported by Louis Gore-Langton. Read the full special report here👉https://lnkd.in/eRUcq7s8

As we welcome the new year, the Food Ingredients First team would like to thank you for being such an important part of our community. In 2025, we will continue bringing you the latest news and trends from the #foodandbeverage industry. Wishing you a successful start to 2025!

It was another eventful year for the #foodandbeverage industry, with major players making strides in #plantbased developments, cultured #meat technologies and holistic nutrition formulations. Regulatory updates promised to reshape markets’ futures, and climate change remained the chief concern globally. Read the top stories that shaped the food and beverage industry in 2024 here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5JkgSvc

🎄 Happy Holidays from the Food Ingredients First team! 🎁 We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our readers and partners for your continued support throughout the year. Your engagement and collaboration have been essential to our success. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year! 💫 We look forward to reconnecting with you in 2025.

To mark the holiday season, we take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2024. Key topics included the tightening of various #foodregulations around the world, #animalwelfare issues, trends like #ingredient quality and boosted nutrition that are driving NPD, and how businesses mitigated various price hikes in commodities like #coffee, sugar, eggs and cocoa by innovating alternatives. We also highlighted the key mergers and acquisitions of 2024 and spoke to many stakeholders, companies, start-ups and organizations about how they are shaping the future of F&B. Read the biggest stories of 2024 here 👉 https://lnkd.in/edhi6HNt

Let’s take a look at this week’s industry highlights, reported by Food Ingredients First. Check out the slideshow below and share your thoughts! 👉 Food Ingredients First reviews 2024: Alt-#proteins, sustainable #foodsystems and digitalization | https://lnkd.in/em6wqPwA 👉 Diageo pledges action on UK Guinness shortages as #Christmas demand hits “unprecedented levels” | https://lnkd.in/eciCSjNd 👉 UK watchdog clears Carlsberg’s acquisition of Britvic | https://lnkd.in/epWTzvH2 👉 Cargill marketing manager: Answering Nutri-Score labeling demands with #bakery reformulations | https://lnkd.in/e4dCxQiK 👉 The future of #coffee: ofi tackles income gaps amid “perennial” economic and #sustainability woes | https://lnkd.in/exyUd7zf Britvic plc, Carlsberg Group, Ellie van der Burg, Jeremy Dufour #foodandbeverageindustry #foodnews Reported by Louis Gore-Langton, Elizabeth Green, Sade Laja, Gaynor Selby and Anvisha Manral.

Cargill is helping customers cater to the Nutri-Score labeling system, which gives consumers #dietary information. As the system develops, product ratings often take a hit. We sat down with Ellie van der Burg, Cargill’s Bakery marketing manager, to discuss how the company is creating new formulations that meet these demands while regaining #taste and quality appeal. Read the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ey8ERJ6Y

#Drinks group Diageo has vowed to replenish Guinness stock in the UK after an unexpected rise in demand has resulted in some pubs offering ration cards to customers to ensure they have enough stock to last over the #Christmas holidays. We speak to representatives of Diageo and JD Wetherspoon to learn more. Tim Martin #foodandbeverage #beverageindustry #foodnews Reported by Sade Laja. Read the full article here👉https://lnkd.in/debCkXYU

Innova Market Insights data indicates a steep growth of 11% for #fiber claims from October 2022 to September 2024. The #bakery was the leading category, but there is fast growth for fiber-rich #meatsubstitutes. Our latest analysis feature explores: 🔍 Top product categories that dominate in fiber rich launches 🔍 The leading fiber #ingredients in F&B launches with fiber rich claims 🔍 The top positionings of product launches worldwide Gain more insights here 👉https://lnkd.in/dbDbvwUz

As health and wellness trends expand globally, growing research highlights the impact of #guthealth on overall health, as demand for #prebiotic dietary fiber rapidly increases. Notably, studies on the gut-brain axis have proven that gut microbiota plays a significant role in memory, learning abilities and stress regulation. We look at key trends in the #fiber space. Violaine Fauvarque, Max Weber, Samyang Group, Alland & Robert, GoodMills Innovation GmbH #foodinnovation Reported by Elizabeth Green. Read the full special report here👉https://lnkd.in/e4XQ43bA