ZBiotics, a US-based food-tech company bringing ‘world-first’ genetically engineered probiotics to market The company’s mission is to deliver a new range of genetically engineered probiotic products that can Zack Abbott, co-founder and CEO of ZBiotics, said: “Genetic engineering allows us to make totally new

Eggs have long held a non-negotiable position in food manufacturing. They bind, leaven, emulsify and enrich, offering a rare, combined complexity that makes them difficult to replace. Today, however, the need to find viable alternatives is huge, due to soaring egg prices, avian influenza outbreaks, and shifting consumer values around sustainability and animal welfare. Against this backdrop, egg replacement solutions are moving from niche alternatives to mainstream necessities, with the market for egg-free and plant-based substitutes in bakery and confectionery growing steadily at around 6% per year. For producers, the challenge lies not only in cost control but also in ensuring technical performance and sensory quality that can match, or even exceed, traditional egg-based formulations. To support manufacturers in navigating this complex scenario, CSM Ingredients launched in April 2025 Egg ’n Easy Plus, the latest advancement in its Egg ’n Easy range for egg reduction in bakery. Most recently, it also added to its Magic Glaze range of premium egg-free glazing solutions the new Magic Glaze Instant, an instant solution to be reconstituted with warm water. Meeting industry pressures with advanced egg reduction Egg ’n Easy range is a plant-based, customizable powder formulation designed to give industrial bakers maximum flexibility in managing egg reduction to meet production and customer needs. The range is based on the combination of building blocks: wheat flour to enhance viscosity and help contain oil; wheat protein to support and maintain crumb structure and vegetable fibers for enhanced freshness, aeration and stability. In the Egg ’n Easy Plus version also enzymes are added, to provide an even finer crumb structure. The newest addition to the range, Egg ‘n Easy Plus, enables up to 100% replacement of whole eggs in brioche recipes, where eggs can account for 5-15% of the formulation, and up to 50% replacement in cakes and muffins. From a technical perspective, the formulation safeguards dough consistency, machinability and sensory attributes, while allowing manufacturers to reduce egg-related costs by as much as 55%. Extending the Magic Glaze range To further enable egg reduction efforts, Magic Glaze provides an egg-free, water-based glazing alternative that guarantees the golden shine and attractive finish consumers expect. Key benefits include: Hygiene and safety : Eliminates bacteriological contamination risk. Operational efficiency : Ready-to-use, sprayable without clogging. Cost stability : Unaffected by egg price volatility. Cleaner label : No preservatives, colours, flavours or hydrogenated fats. Vegan suitability : catering to the growing plant-based sector. Applications across the sector span a wide range of bakery and pastry products, from croissants and puff pastry to sandwich buns and focaccia. The Magic Glaze range is continuously evolving, with several additions including Magic Glaze Instant, a powdered format designed for maximum operational flexibility. The new concept, developed for simple and quick reconstitution with warm water, will provide manufacturers with precise dosage control, reduced storage needs and predictable cost management, as well as maintaining performance consistency and supporting cleaner label positioning. The range also includes Magic Glaze Freeze-Thaw Stable – developed for frozen bakery products, which maintains stability throughout long storage and distribution cycles – and Magic Glaze Post-Bake – designed specifically for application on hot bread buns and similar goods, offering excellent stability even after freezing. Driving sustainable innovation The launch of Egg ’n Easy Plus and the expansion of the Magic Glaze range highlight CSM Ingredients group’s broad vision, as surmised by Christian Sobolta, CEO of CSM Ingredients: “Our mission is to develop solutions that not only solve technical and economic pressures but also anticipate the evolving demands of the food industry". "Egg ’n Easy and Magic Glaze are great examples of how innovation can deliver value across the supply chain, and they are great examples, for us, of how planet health, animal welfare and cost-efficiency can and should easily intersect.”

General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb to chief operating officer as the food giant expands her leadership Under her new role, she will oversee all of General Mills’ operating segments and several core functions McNabb has held several senior leadership positions during her nearly three decades at General Mills, She joined General Mills in Canada in 1999 and has worked across multiple categories including cereal Top image: © General Mills

General Mills has agreed to sell its Brazil business to 3corações, as part of efforts to streamline its General Mills said the divestment supports its ‘Accelerate’ strategy, aimed at improving margins and The Brazil business generated approximately $350 million in net sales in fiscal 2025. Top image: © General Mills

Bühler has unveiled the next generation of two of its chocolate processing technology solutions: the

Schubert unveiled the latest generation of its automated top-loading packaging machines (TLM) last week The new TLM generation’s robots use the twin-pick method developed by the company, allowing two products Additionally, the new generation of machines is equipped with self-optimising vacuum pumps, contributing With the latest TLM generation, Schubert switches to the EtherCAT protocol for the automation concepts

US farmers will soon be able to grow a new type of corn genetically modified by Bayer AG to be shorter APHIS reviewed a corn plant modified by Bayer through genetic engineering, stating that the plant “may Bayer modified the corn gene to reduce gibberellic acid – a plant growth hormone – to produce shorter

Generous Brands, a player in the premium refrigerated beverage sector and a portfolio company of Butterfly This acquisition enhances Generous Brands' already robust portfolio, which includes well-known names “This acquisition marks an exciting milestone for Generous Brands,” said Steve Cornell, CEO of Generous Generous Brands, which launched in spring 2024, is now positioned to approach $1 billion in retail sales Generous Brands and Butterfly were represented by Kirkland & Ellis as legal counsel.

General Mills has announced the election of Joan Bottarini to its board of directors, effective 26 January hospitality, real estate and professional services, bringing broad financial and operational expertise to the General General Mills said Bottarini’s election reflects its “thoughtful approach to board succession and refreshment General Mills, one of the world’s largest food companies, operates a portfolio of major consumer brands

General Mills is capitalising on consumer demand for seasonal flavours with the introduction of several Betty Crocker Soft Baked Cookies (Pumpkin Spice) General Mills has launched a new line of soft-baked These new products reflect General Mills' strategy to leverage seasonal trends and consumer preferences

Generous Brands, a prominent player in the premium refrigerated beverage sector, has announced its acquisition This acquisition is set to significantly enhance Generous Brands' functional beverage portfolio, bringing The acquisition marks a strategic move for Generous Brands, which already includes well-known brands Steve Cornell, CEO of Generous Brands, highlighted the changing consumer expectations in the beverage This acquisition aligns with Generous Brands’ mission to provide vibrant nutrition through its diverse

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the presence of glyphosate residues The chemical is commonly applied to genetically engineered crops and has been the subject of ongoing According to the Attorney General's office, while the U.S. The Attorney General's office noted that children may face higher dietary exposure to glyphosate due Neither Bayer nor PepsiCo had publicly responded to the Attorney General's announcement at the time of