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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Solyve, a specialist in enzyme production, as part of its strategy to bolster its offerings in microbial solutions for the food and beverage sector.

Solina, a player in the global savoury food solutions market, has announced its entry into the South American market through the acquisition of New Max Industrial, a Brazilian provider of savoury solutions, flavouring systems and natural colourants.

The plan includes €350 million in funding to help scale up fermentation technologies that can support the development of sustainable food ingredients and alternative proteins.

The Hershey Company has announced plans to phase out artificial food dyes from its product line-up by the end of 2027, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Daria Pashkova, product and marketing manager at Ohly, a global provider of specialty yeast-based ingredients for the food, health, animal health and bionutrients industries, looks at how manufacturers throughout the food industry can navigate the current cocoa shortage .

Sensient Flavors & Extracts has unveiled BioSymphony, a new portfolio of natural flavour compounds designed to meet the evolving demands of food and beverage manufacturers.

Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, implementing a series of investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.

DolCas Biotech, a company known for its advancements in nutraceutical ingredients, has unveiled a novel approach to functional foods by incorporating marine collagen tripeptides into chocolate bars.

Hot on the heels of Nestlé USA’s announcement to eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026, JM Smucker has revealed a significant policy shift, aiming to remove all FD&C colours from its consumer food portfolio by the end of 2027.

Flavour house ITS has launched a range of natural, clean label flavours specifically formulated to perform well in hydration drinks.

Bühler has opened a dedicated Puffing Application Centre at its facility in Uzwil, Switzerland, targeting food manufacturers developing puffed grain and pulse products at industrial scale.

IFF has launched Choozit Lift, a groundbreaking culture aimed at transforming the production of semi-hard cheeses.