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Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Frankfurt is wrapping up for 2023. We round up some of the most exciting innovations from the show floor. GettyImages/serts

From split pea umami to herbal medicine in food: Which innovations caught our eye at FiE 2023?

As Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) comes to a close in Frankfurt, we round up some of the most innovative B2B ingredients and technologies from the show floor.

The conference is focusing more on the food sector than in previous years. Image source: ricochet64/Getty Images

Changing menus, focus on sustainable production: COP28 focuses more on food

The food and beverage industry is inherently linked to the climate crisis, responsible for at least a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The COP28 summit, held this year in Dubai, UAE, focuses more significantly on food than in previous years.

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Umami and koku: Delving into the nuances of savoury sensations

Dive into the intricate world of taste as we dissect umami, the renowned fifth taste, and unravel the complexities of koku, a term synonymous with depth and richness.

Nourish Ingredients releases animal-free fat to accelerate future food systems

Food tech company Nourish Ingredients launches its animal-free fat, Tastilux, calling it a “world-first” and “breakthrough” new product development designed to enhance global food security.

KIND embraces ‘AND’ philosophy for snacking innovation to balance health, taste, convenience & sustainability

Health and wellness remain top priorities for snackers, but as peak pandemic continues to recede, indulgence is becoming more important and as such consumers are less willing to sacrifice taste for functional benefit, according to Emily Strobel, VP, growth...

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From split pea umami to herbal medicine in food: Which innovations caught our eye at FiE 2023?

Changing menus, focus on sustainable production: COP28 focuses more on food

Umami and koku: Delving into the nuances of savoury sensations

Nourish Ingredients releases animal-free fat to accelerate future food systems

KIND embraces ‘AND’ philosophy for snacking innovation to balance health, taste, convenience & sustainability

Savouring the future of plant-based butter

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Flavour house banks on neuroscience to unlock the consumers’ relationship with food

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Mushrooms for the mind: Research concludes Lion’s Mane improves cognitive performance and reduces stress

Mac and cheese goes dairy-free with Kraft NotMac&Cheese launch

COP28 Emirates Declaration: Food is finally at the top table but measurable targets are missing

Bakery waste to be put to use as sustainable oils and fats in new partnership

Stacking plant-based meat up against the real thing: ‘Often it has a slightly better nutritional composition’

How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero

Climate labels at COP28 expected to influence food purchase behaviour

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Scientists find nutrient in meat and dairy that helps fight cancer

Increased consumption of plant-based substitutes does not increase consumer acceptance

Cell-based breast milk in development to replace ‘suboptimal’ bovine infant formula

NPD Trend Tracker: From wholegrain spelt to Christmas dinner pie

‘We believe consumer demand for healthier choices is there’: PepsiCo expands its use of diverse ingredients

Food industry enters a ‘new era for pricing’

Returnable packaging needs scale to lower emissions, Ellen MacArthur Foundation report suggests

Consuming the right diet can add years onto our lives even in old age, study suggests

EU moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ and light plastic bags, but throwaway packaging ‘still a long way off’

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