Scientists working to ‘reverse’ food allergies with microbiome breakthrough
A bacterial compound called butyrate could hold the key to reversing food allergies, scientists have found.
Archives for August 31, 2022
Upcycled fertiliser producer eyes expansion amid energy crisis
With question marks about Europe's ability to produce enough fertiliser for its crops, Finland’s Tracegrow, which makes organic certified fertilizers from used batteries, hopes circular economy solutions can prove a vital tool.
Müller switches to 100% recyclable cream pots, cutting 500 tons of virgin plastic
The new packaging will be used for both own-brand and private label products.
Will novel rare sugar allulose resonate with European consumers?
Allulose, a novel rare sugar, is currently making its way through the Novel Foods process to gain regulatory approval in Europe. Does it have the characteristics that European shoppers are looking for in sweeteners?
Sustainability
Mondelēz claims significant progress in identifying human rights risks in its supply chain
Mondelēz International has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating, it claims, progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals.
Plug and play whey solution packs in 30% more protein into a bar’s every layer
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a plug and play solution – meaning it can be used as is or within a recipe – to helps snack producers create bars with a high protein content in every layer.