Archives for August 23, 2021

Let’s talk textures: Ingredion sees mochi texture as a key to elevating eating experiences

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Ingredion shares how food manufacturers can innovate with texture elements of mochi to capture new markets and win market shares.

Sustainability

Rainforest Alliance holds strong for cocoa farmers hit by the pandemic

Its latest report highlights the new 2020 Rainforest Alliance certification programme (which has replaced former Rainforest Alliance and UTZ programmes since July 2021), the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has worked to transform the cocoa...

Seeding innovation: Shandi Global sets up plant-based manufacturing facility in Singapore, closes funding round

Plant-based meat start-up Shandi Global has secured US$750,000 in a seed funding round to help commercialise its plant protein offerings.

Food oil fraud: China issues warning about adulterated and blended sesame oils

The Chinese government has published new consumer guidelines focused on sesame oil, in which consumers have been warned to look out for adulterated or blended products over fears of food safety issues.

Vitamin D supplementation alongside high doses of calcium reduces risk of heart problems in osteoporosis sufferers

Osteoporosis sufferers taking vitamin D alongside high dose calcium supplementation have a reduced risk of cardiovascular (CVD) events, according to a study from South Korea.