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Clariant is showcasing six social media-inspired product formulations, two new cosmetic ingredients, and two North America-specific prototypes at the New York Society of Cosmetics Chemists (NYSCC)...

Handtmann presents plant-based protein and edible packaging concepts at IFFA 2025

We sat down with Michael Betz, head of industry sector development and food technology at Handtmann, to discuss food innovation trends, machinery processing advancements, and the value of industry...

Animal rights investigators expose “systematic abuse” on Vietnamese frog meat farms

The secretly recorded footage documents workers putting frogs in bags and dumping them in tubs of ice water before slaughter, which PETA says is an ineffective stunning method according to leading...

Kopi luwak controversy: PETA uncovers animal cruelty in coffee trade

Kopi luwak is a high-end, novelty coffee produced from partially digested coffee cherries. The coffee cherries are fed to luwaks, where they ferment in the intestine before being collected from the...

FiE 2024: Plant-based innovators advance taste and texture in combined protein solutions

Innova Market Insights showcased its Top Ten Trends for 2025 at the event, highlighting that ingredient quality has become a top concern for many global consumers. In the plant-based space, consumers...

Savory ingredient specialists serve up nutritional solutions for globalized markets

In this special report, experts from Spanish flavor and fragrance company Lucta and US multinational food giant ADM unravel the challenges and opportunities in savory ingredients and look ahead to...

SupplySide West 2024: Ingredion to showcase new pea protein for nutritional beverages

“[Vitessence Pea 200 D] will help manufacturers appeal to Ready-to-Mix (RTM) beverage consumers seeking plant-protein fortification with superior flavor and texture,” says Jeff Billig, vice president...

Horse meat controversy: EU importers hit back with legal action after NGO video claims to expose cruelty

These civil procedures in Belgium and Switzerland are ongoing, with the next court hearings in December and January.The more recent footage, said to be taken between 2022 and 2024, documents poor...