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IFFA 2025 review: Industry spotlights cultivated meat, fermentation and clean label for future proteins

IFFA 2025 review: Industry spotlights cultivated meat, fermentation and clean label for future proteins

Plant-based and alternative proteins took center stage at this year’s IFFA event in Frankfurt, Germany (May 3–8), where global food suppliers and producers showcased their latest innovations. As the global food system reels from climate change, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty, exhibitors demonstrated a broad industry effort to achieve plant-based price parity and scale in alternative meat technologies to feed a growing, increasingly health-conscious population. 
Redefining taste-driven innovations: How formulators are using AI and consumer insights to go beyond flavor
Redefining taste-driven innovations: How formulators are using AI and consumer insights to go beyond flavor
Taste remains a top priority in F&B applications amid efforts to reduce sugar and fat or incorporate alternative ingredients. As innovation moves beyond targeting flavor alone, formulators are now eyeing texture, mouthfeel, and delivery formats. By leveraging sensory panels, consumer insights, and AI, they are unlocking new concepts such as “emotional resonance” and healthy indulgence to fulfill dynamic consumer demands.
Substituting cocoa: Compound Foods circumvents price hikes as consumers embrace “reimagined” ingredients
Substituting cocoa: Compound Foods circumvents price hikes as consumers embrace “reimagined” ingredients
Food companies are exploring alternatives to at risk commodities as climate change and supply chain disruptions push food ingredient prices upwards. US-based Compound Foods is one such firm that taps fermentation and upcycling to formulate “drop-in replacements” for coffee and cocoa for use in beverages, confectionery, and baked products.
Making the Switch from Fiber Drums to Flexible Bags
Making the Switch from Fiber Drums to Flexible Bags
For ingredient manufacturers in search of sustainable, cost-effective packaging, the shift from rigid to flexible packaging offers significant benefits. Learn what industry trends are driving the shift to flexible packaging, factors to consider when moving from fiber drums, alternative packaging options, and what to look for in a packaging partner.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Fres-co System USA, Inc. 
IFFA 2025: Corbion supports safety, shelf life, and sustainability in protein market
IFFA 2025: Corbion supports safety, shelf life, and sustainability in protein market

Corbion presented its sustainable ingredient solutions and specialties in preservation, food safety, and bio-based tech at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. Janine Gierman, sales director for Functional Ingredients & Specialties, discussed opportunities and challenges in the protein market and how customer demands might evolve.

Meal Times Diversify
Meal Times Diversify

In this edition you will learn more about:

  • Top 5 Trends in Ready Meals
  • Elevating Texture
  • Vanilla’s Future
  • Ready Meal Circularity
  • Meal Replacements
  • Dinners Diversify
  • NPD Highlights
  • Gluten-Free Bakery
  • Sustainable Food Systems
  • Authenticity Inspires Innovation
  • New Protein Formats
  • Gene-Edited Pork
  • Fresh & Flavorful Convenience
  • Advancing Global Nutrition
  • Artisanal Appeal
  • Unleashing Flavor in Food Development
  • Opportunities in Convenience Foods
  • Palm Oil & Cocoa Sourcing
  • GLP-1 Drugs
  • Potential of Synbiotics
  • View from the Top: Jennifer Lindsey chief marketing & digital officer Corbion

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Danone to boost nutrition portfolio with majority stake in plant-based organic formula firm Kate Farms
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Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a fast-growing US business offering a wide array of plant-based, organic nutrition products for medical and everyday needs. The French multinational food company says Kate Farms’ “highly complementary products” will enhance Danone’s specialized nutrition offerings.
US government suspends cattle imports from Mexico as New World Screwworm spreads
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended live cattle, horse, and bison imports through US ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of the potentially devastating pest, New World Screwworm (NWS), in Mexico.
Okra and fenugreek can remove microplastics from water, study finds
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A new study has indicated that okra and fenugreek may have microplastic-removal qualities, providing a biodegradable and nontoxic alternative to conventional water treatment. Published in ACS Omega by researchers from Tarleton State University in Texas, US, the study concludes that okra and fenugreek extracts can attract and remove up to 90% of microplastics from ocean water, freshwater, and groundwater.
Valio invests €30M in automation for Finland cheese maturation warehouse 
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Valio is investing €30 million (US$33 million) in a new cheese maturation warehouse to be built at its Joensuu production plant in Finland. The investment will cover the automation of the plant’s operations and will be completed in 2027. 
Europe’s drought crisis expected to escalate, warn Joint Research Centre scientists
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Damage to vegetation is likely to emerge in the coming months if higher temperatures and low rainfall persist across much of Europe, warns a new report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). This will put extra pressure on dwindling river flows, ecosystems, and potentially expose agri-food supplies to risks.
Vitafoods Europe 2025: Nexira to unveil GLP-1 collection and new beauty-from-within research
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Nutrition Insight

At the upcoming Vitafoods Europe trade show (May 20–22) in Barcelona, Spain, Nexira will feature its natural solutions for healthy weight management, women’s health, beauty-from-within, and prebiotics. The company will also share new clinical data on its olive extract for skin health.Ahead of the show, Nutrition Insight sits down with Julie Imperato, marketing and communication manager at Nexira, to discuss the company’s new GLP-1 Collection on display, clinical data, and sustainable botanicals as the company celebrates its 130th anniversary. 
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Deliveroo accepts £2.9B acquisition offer from US foodservice giant DoorDash

UK foodservice company Deliveroo will be acquired by US rival DoorDash for £2.9 billion (US$3.9 billion). Deliveroo has been publicly listed on the London stock market for the past four years, during which time its share price has struggled. Deliveroo shareholders will receive 180 pence in cash per Deliveroo share.  

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IFFA 2025: Protein diversification and clean label innovation to redefine meat and alternatives

At this year’s upcoming IFFA in Frankfurt, Germany, the global meat and alt-protein industry will gather as the world looks to diversify protein sources to feed a growing population. Hybrid offerings, cultivated meat, precision fermentation, and microbial ingredients will proliferate across the show floor from May 3-8, reflecting changing consumer habits, inflationary pressures, evolving regulations, and above all, innovation for greater access to the next protein frontier.

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Cargill’s Easter trends: Nutrition, plant-based and ethical sourcing top 2025 consumer demands

European consumers are no longer approaching Easter with a sense of guilt over their chocolate intake, finds Cargill in its annual trends report. Rather, “indulgence with intention” is the year’s focus, as demand for healthy and ethically responsible confectionery options dominates the market. In its TrendTracker 2024 report, the F&B giant found that consumers are “embracing a new kind of sweet” and searching out seasonal treats that satisfy ethical, environmental, and health-conscious concerns. The findings reveal a wide range of opportunities for the industry to capitalize on current market developments.  

Ingredient focus

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Taste-driven innovationMay2025

According to data from Innova Market Insights, 40% of consumers globally say rich flavor and taste make a food and beverage experience impressive. Flavor enhancer ingredient launches grew by 4% from 2...

Product innovation

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Food waste May 2025

Food and beverage NPD is taking a circular turn, with brands turning food waste into flavorful innovation. From sparkling lemonade brewed with rescued ginger to creamy cheese made from ham off-cuts, upcycled ingredients are transforming overlooked by-products into premium launches.

Trend analysis

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Focus on flavorsMay 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that 1 in 2 consumers actively seek new, innovative flavors from store and supermarket brands. This has pushed the market for flavor ingredient innovation, which grew by 6% from 2020 to 2024.

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IFFA 2025: Corbion supports safety, shelf life, and sustainability in protein market

Corbion presented its sustainable ingredient solutions and specialties in preservation, food safety, and bio-based tech at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. Janine Gierman, sales director for Functional Ingredients & Specialties, discussed opportunities and challenges in the protein market...

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