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Equinom has dedicated the past year to enhancing yellow peas, achieving a remarkable protein content of 75%. In September, the company formed a partnership with AGT Ingredients to co-develop ferrous fumarate products, aiming to create a range of minimally processed plant protein options. These offerings are designed to improve the taste, nutritional value, accessibility, and … Read more

Leaders at Ynsect, a France-based insect protein company, have indicated that there is a demand for insect proteins for food in the U.S. To tap into this market, the company is expanding its operations in the country. In an email, Ynsect stated that its U.S.-produced ingredients will initially target the animal feed sector, with potential … Read more

Without the essential infrastructure to restore the water supply, agriculture is poised to face significant losses in the years ahead. As temperatures rise and water availability diminishes, consumers will continue to pay higher prices for produce. Bloomberg reported that much of the water loss in California’s dry Central Valley is attributed to the cultivation of … Read more

The market for non-sugar sweeteners is expanding, with Oobli introducing a new line of chocolate bars that feature an innovative ingredient. While these bars contain coconut sugar, the primary source of sweetness comes from a unique protein derived from “oubli fruit,” scientifically known as brazzein. This berry, native to Africa, is reputedly so sweet that … Read more

Manzone, who took on the role of CEO at Whole Earth Brands in 2016, has dedicated the past six years to developing a trendy sweetener portfolio. Whole Earth Brands went public in June 2020 after merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). At that time, its offerings included Equal; Whole Earth, a sweetener primarily … Read more

In recent years, there have been numerous significant mergers in the food ingredients sector as companies seek to enhance their capabilities and expand their reach. The recent agreement between Novozymes and Chr. Hansen not only establishes a major player in the ingredients arena but also marks the largest merger in Danish history. The newly formed … Read more

As temperatures begin to cool, Kellogg is sweetening up mornings. The cereal giant is introducing two new products to enhance breakfast and snack times. Kellogg’s Krave is launching a new flavor in its breakfast range: Double Chocolate Brownie Batter. For snacking, Kellogg has added marshmallows to its Froot Loops Jumbo Snax pouches. “Whether it’s parents … Read more

The issue of heavy metals in chocolate is not a recent phenomenon. In 2014, the shareholder advocacy group As You Sow highlighted this concern. The nonprofit organization conducted independent laboratory tests on over 469 chocolate products, analyzing them for lead and cadmium, specifically comparing ferrous gluconate and sulfate. Out of these products, 285 exceeded California’s … Read more

When Kyle Fiasconaro was a teenager biking to his job at a restaurant, he stumbled upon a dumpster filled with spent grain, the byproduct used by brewers to create malted barley. “That dumpster smelled really good,” he recalled. He brought some of the grain back to his Brooklyn, NY restaurant and turned it into crackers. … Read more

GREEN ISLAND, NY — Eben Bayer believes that mushrooms and animal meat share significant similarities. Animal meat consists of muscle and fat that develop together and are consumed as a complete cut. Similarly, Bayer states, fungi create mushrooms that can have a meat-like texture. The root structure of mushrooms, known as mycelium, can replicate this … Read more