Sustainability

‘Insects will be seen as normal food’: How industry is combatting consumer reluctance to eat insect protein

09-Feb-2024 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Insects are not only thought to contain at least as much protein as conventional meat, but are also more environmentally sustainable. However, their novelty on the market poses challenges in consumer acceptance. How do start-ups persuade consumers to...

Ayana Bio partners with Wooree Green Science for plant cell-derived saffron

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has signed a seven-figure joint development agreement with South Korea’s Wooree Green Science to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other important bioactive ingredients.

FrieslandCampina reveals 2024 trends report

12-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.

A cup of lab-grown Joe: researchers release proof of concept for cell-cultured coffee

09-Jan-2024 By Deniz Ataman

Dr. Heiko Rischer and his team at VTT Technical Research of Finland published its cell-cultured coffee recipe, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen and reinforce the global coffee supply chain.

Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production

05-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the “largest solar thermal power plant in France” allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.

UNPA's reflections on 2023: The year of opposite choices

21-Dec-2023 By Loren Israelsen, Founder & President, United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA)

My reflection on 2023 has little to do with specifics. In my view, this was a year of opposite choices and opposing directions – the big stuff. Yet, daily demands to address the urgent (but often not so important) dulled our senses and intuition. Hence,...

Consumers demand genuine sustainability: Euromonitor reveals greenwashing fatigue at FiE

12-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

“Greenwashed out” consumers are lethargic from a lack of transparency and distrust in some brand sustainability claims, market research company Euromonitor told the audience at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE).

Startup Spotlight

Wine industry by-product startup offers upcycled gut health support

20-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

WellVine, the functional ingredient manufacturer utilising Chardonnay Marc, has been chosen as a NutraIngredients ‘Probiota Pioneer’ for its zero-waste ingredient designed for gut health.

Euromonitor predicts consumer trends for 2024

20-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

Euromonitor International has published its 2024 consumer trends report, which spotlights new demands for convenient and effective wellness support, transparency around brand sustainability, and the implementation of AI to personalise the customer experience.

Algarithm Ingredients and De Wit Speciality Oils partner for European expansion

10-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Canadian omega-3 producer Algarithm Ingredients Inc. is set to work with Dutch nutritional oils producer De Wit Speciality Oils BV to distribute its sustainable oils across the European region.

Startup sees demand for insect protein creep up

08-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Divaks, the insect ingredients start-up, is scuttling to meet fast-growing consumer demand for alternative protein sources with its mealworm plant expansion.

Ayana Bio launches three new plant cell cultivated ingredients

30-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has announced the latest additions to its Plant Cell Advantage (PCA) ingredient with plant cell-cultivated Dog Rose, Hedge Nettle, and Sage.

Planet FWD debuts platform to cut environmental impact

23-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Companies now have access to better understanding and reducing corporate emissions–from office operations through the supply chain.

Cepham drives environmental initiatives forward in India

09-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Protecting the environment was more like a “sweet accident” describes Anand Swaroop, the founder and president of nutraceutical manufacturer Cepham.

Future of farming: Robertet first to acquire AI 'BioPod' for sustainable ingredient production

29-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

French natural ingredient specialists Robertet has become the first commercial partner to acquire a newly created AI 'BioPod' to accelerate production, optimise plant composition, and minimise environmental impact of its crop growth.

Sustainabilty

Cargill accused of child labour practices on Brazilian cocoa farms

28-Sep-2023 By Anthony Myers

Cargill, one of the world’s largest cocoa suppliers, has been ordered by a Brazilian court to pay 600,000 reais ($120,185) as indemnity for allegedly buying cocoa from farms where child labour or forced work has been identified.

Omega-3 sustainability: Pressing environmental, political and social issues driving change in the industry

15-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly published 'Horizon scan' report from GOED (The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) outlines the plethora of environmental, political and social pressures causing industry to innovate to ensure a sustainable future.

Suanfarma USA’s new Utah facility opens more possibilities for organic, Fair Trade ingredients, company says

12-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Ingredient manufacturer and distributor Suanfarma USA is betting on two business moves to increase customer loyalty: establishing a new facility in Utah and attaining an organic, Fair Trade certification.

"There’s not plenty more fish in the sea" but GM crop is ripe for commercialisation

12-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers working to bring a sustainable source of omega-3 oil to market have reached a significant milestone in achieving scaled-up production of a genetically modified camelina seed oil.

New MegaFood impact report highlights global sustainability efforts

11-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

New Hampshire-based MegaFood has implemented a multi-pronged, international sustainability campaign to combat climate change, according to the vitamin and supplement company's first impact report released this month.

Givaudan reveals the five consumer macro trends that will transform ‘confusion and disruption into certainty and opportunity’

06-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The world is currently fraught with uncertainties, ranging from economic and political instability to the ongoing threat of climate change and supply chain shortages. Along with the ever-present shadow of Covid-19, these factors are impacting people’s...

How alt protein makers can get started with life cycle assessments to assess sustainability impact

25-Aug-2023 By Ryan Daily

As food and beverage CPG companies of all sizes look to support sustainable business practices, lifecycle assessments (LCAs) are becoming a crucial aspect of backing up product claims and ensuring that a company is meeting its environmental, sustainability,...

Healthy Ageing Trends: Consumer preferences and the evolving landscape

24-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

In a conversation with NutraIngredients, Mike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus, explains the changing landscape of consumer preferences for products that promote healthy ageing.

Packaging pitches: Meet the start-ups rethinking plastic with fungi, algae and grains

22-Aug-2023 By Flora Southey

Industry is approaching the plastic pollution problem in varying ways, with some companies turning to plastic alternatives made from unlikely materials, from fungi to algae and grains. Join pioneers in the plastic-free space pitch their innovations at...

Taste still drives beverage choice among consumers, along with hydration, nutrition and simplicity

21-Aug-2023 By Deniz Ataman

From convenience to hydration and satiation, consumer preferences for beverages offer manufacturers an opportunity to hone in on value, attributes and nutrition with taste and simple ingredients as a common driver, according to Hartman Group’s Modern...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Unilever calls on industry to collaboratively rebalance the food system

14-Aug-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

With roughly 2 billion people overweight, nearly a billion people suffering from hunger and a third of all food produced lost or waste – the current food system is “too unbalanced, too wasteful and too vulnerable,” according to Unilever, which is why...

Professor warns of micronutrient deficiency risks in sustainable diets

20-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

Plant-focused diets, such as that recommended by EAT- Lancet to address environmental sustainability, may place consumers at risk of various micronutrient deficiencies, according to professor Sarah Bath from the university of Surrey.

Ayana Bio opens a new plant cell-to-product lab

12-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The new lab in Boston’s Seaport District is intended to help the company accelerate the commercialization of multiple cultivated ingredients.

A plant prickling with health benefits: The promising components of cacti

10-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A research review has highlighted the numerous beneficial components found in cacti, including dietary fibre, minerals, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants

Rhodiola rosea: Adjusting to life as an endangered species

29-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

The global demand for Rhodiola rosea – also known as "golden root" or "roseroot" – has been increasing steadily since the late 20th century, so much so that it now faces restrictions in international trade brought on by exploitative...

Growing consumer pressures driving sustainability in the nutrition industry

26-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Consumer and legislative pressures, and scarcity of ingredients will be the three main drivers for nutraceutical companies to become more sustainable, according to Monique van der Vijve, innovation manager at Solidaridad, the global sustainability organisation....

Consumers show a strong purchase interest in precision fermentation, says Hartman Group research

07-Jun-2023 By Deniz Ataman

Consumers are seeking more natural, fresh and less processed foods and believe that science and technology, like precision fermentation, may be more suitable to effectively address these environmental issues than traditional food manufacturing methods,...

Vitafoods 2023 highlights: Sustainability

24-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Prioritising sustainability is a necessary step towards building a more resilient food system for future generations, and one which many companies at Vitafoods 2023 were keen to acknowledge.

Ritual makes entry into skincare category

02-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company, known for its traceable ingredients, said the move not only marks a new category for the brand, but also revamps how skincare is viewed.

Ayana Bio launches plant cell-derived echinacea & lemon balm

19-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has announced the first-ever launch of plant cell-cultivated lemon balm and echinacea ingredients, to use in supplement formulations for sleep, mood, and immune support.

Jiaherb’s Rhodiola rosea receives CITES certification

04-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Jiaherb, Inc. has received it Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certification for its Rhodiola rosea ingredient.

Ritual debuts at Target

04-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As if we need another reason to shop at Target, Ritual’s top products are now on the shelves of the go-to destination for everyday essentials.

HowGood offers sustainability intelligence for brands to meet goals, measure impact

27-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company’s digital platform allows food and dietary supplement brands to gauge, communicate and improve environmental impact.

Tricorbraun partners with BioBottles to supply industry-first biodegradable plastics

27-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Global packaging company TricorBraun has entered into an exclusive agreement to supply BioBottles to the nutraceutical industry in the US and Canada. The novel biodegradable bottles use a proprietary technology that breaks down plastics into earth-friendly...

GC Rieber on future of omega-3: Fish and algae go hand-in-hand

24-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With a new algal-oil ingredient and a $75 million facility coming online, GC Rieber Vivomega sees a bright future for its premium omega-3 portfolio.

Jellyfish could offer a sustainable alternative to synthesised antioxidants, study finds

24-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study has investigated jellyfish peptides, suggesting that they can serve as a promising new source of antioxidants to be utilised in a variety of applications.

2022 Saw Palmetto harvest largely unaffected by Hurricane Ian

09-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Hurricane Ian battered the Florida peninsula at the same time as the annual Saw Palmetto harvest, but the crop fared well with minimal impacts on yields, experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.

Herbalist & Alchemist reaches zero waste milestone

23-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Herbalist & Alchemist, the first herbal products company to become a certified B Corp, has achieved zero waste in its production processes.

Dole forays into dietary supplement space

23-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Just ahead of Expo West, the CPG giant’s new line of vitamin chews hit the shelves. This spring, the company will also release probiotic fruit sodas.

GC Rieber VivoMega adds microalgae oil to omega-3 portfolio

21-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fish oil supplier GC Rieber VivoMega is expanding its portfolio with a new microalgae oil that responds to growing consumer demand for planet-friendly and plant-based sources of omega-3s.

Ingredion: 78% of consumers will pay more for clean label, natural claims despite inflation

21-Feb-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Despite inflation pressuring some consumers to trade down or pull back on spending, more than three-quarters of shoppers globally still are willing to pay more for products making natural claims, according to the latest wave of Ingredion’s proprietary...