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IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Centre in Madagascar to strengthen origin-based R&D
IFF has opened a new Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar, expanding its research and development capabilities.
Innocent debuts new dessert-inspired smoothies
UK juice and smoothies brand Innocent has introduced a new range of dessert-inspired, indulgent smoothie varieties, launching in Tesco stores from today (11 May 2026).
IMCD opens new Technical Centre in Türkiye to strengthen innovation support across multiple markets
IMCD Group has officially opened a new Technical Centre in Istanbul, expanding its regional innovation and formulation capabilities across food and nutrition.
Solar Foods joins one of Europe’s largest cross-border hydrogen valley projects to scale air-based protein production
Solar Foods is participating in the ambitious BalticSeaH2 initiative, one of Europe’s largest cross-border hydrogen valley projects.
Valio's VP of innovation, Kevin Deegan, on health and wellness as today's 'most influential megatrend'
From 'fibremaxxing' to personalised nutrition, health and wellbeing is one of the most influential 'megatrends' shaping today's food and beverage innovation. Valio's Kevin Deegan tells us more about the opportunities this creates for the dairy industry.
Interview: McWin’s Martin Davalos on where food-tech investment is heading in 2026
In this exclusive interview, Martin Davalos, partner and head of food-tech at McWin, shares his view on the 2026 investment landscape.
Beyond Meat rolls out new Spicy Buffalo chicken-style pieces in US
Beyond Meat, otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, has announced the US roll-out of a new buffalo sauce-flavoured Beyond Chicken Pieces variant.
Greenvit debuts Aronvit powder for gut health and microbiota
Polish nutraceutical specialist Greenvit is debuting a new gut health-focused ingredient solution, Aronvit, at VitaFoods Europe 2026 next month.
Pharmactive introduces rocket leaf-based nutricosmetic for hair growth support
Spanish nutraceutical specialist Pharmactive Biotech Products is entering the beauty-from-within space with the launch of its first nutricosmetic, Kyoh, formulated to support hair growth.
Trip expands presence in sleep support market with new Dream Blend gummies and powder
UK functional beverage brand Trip is expanding its presence in the sleep supplements category, launching a new Dream Blend range featuring powder and gummies.
The latest beverage releases from Japan: Functionality and flavour
Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.
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