After three days, 23 cups of coffee, and a squillon steps, our time at Messe Frankfurt for Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) 2023 has come to a close.FoodNavigator was roaming the show floor, noting eye-catching innovations from an exciting cohort of newcomers. From umami flavouring made from split peas to herbal medicine-derived functional ingredients, we’ve rounded
Clean Food Group, a biotech company, will use Roberts Bakery’s surplus as a feedstock for its proprietary fermentation technology, creating oil and fat ingredients.The waste of bread Food waste is, as in many other sectors, a significant problem in bakery. Some studies have suggested that almost one million tons of bread are lost from the
The nutritional credentials of plant-based meat alternatives regularly come under fire for excessive salt, fat or calorie content. But a report coming out of the Netherlands suggests that when comparing the nutritional value of meat substitutes with their conventional counterparts, plant-based options often come out on top.Overall, plant-based meat comes out on topThe report was
The 28th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference is about it open its doors. In just two days’ time, an estimated 70,000 delegates will gather at the Expo City, Dubai, to discuss the climate crisis.The timing is critical. According to a recent report from the World Resources Institute, global efforts to limit warming
As the New Year’s Eve celebrations end, many households find themselves with a surplus of leftovers. Health experts emphasize the need to exercise caution in leftover care to prevent the risk of foodborne illnesses. One common practice during New Year’s celebrations is the creation of elaborate buffets, where an array of dishes is left out
Valley Meats, LLC, in Coal Valley, Ill., has recalled approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to USDA’S Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). About E. coli infections Anyone who has eaten any of the implicated products and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is currently accepting nominations for its awards, extending the invitation to both members and non-members to recognize outstanding professionals in the field. The awards encompass various categories, and nominees need not be IAFP members. Additionally, IAFP encourages its members to apply for travel awards, facilitating attendance at the
As the countdown to 2024 begins, celebratory get-togethers need to prioritize food safety. Amid the excitement and festivities, it’s crucial to ensure that the New Year’s Eve spread is not only delicious but also safe from potential foodborne hazards Here is some advice to keep your celebrations foodborne illness-free: Cook Food Thoroughly: Use a food
These are sample labels provided by the CFIA. Two brands of gorgonzola truffle cheese are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall follows testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled cheese and throw it out if they have it on
Ahead of the new film premiere of Willy Wonka in December, Alan Chalmers, study researcher and Professor of Visualisation at the University of Warwick, explores the film’s popular flavour combinations.A 2023 research paper, which brought together scientists from the University of Warwick, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire and Royal College of Art, looks at the concept