GNT is inviting IFT FIRST 2025 (July 13-16, Chicago) attendees to explore how its plant-based EXBERRY® colors are helping brands successfully reformulate away from synthetic dyes—without sacrificing visual appeal. As regulatory pressures mount and clean-label expectations rise, manufacturers in the U.S. and beyond are seeking out effective alternatives to Red 3 and other FD&C dyes. At Booth #S1825, visitors can experience GNT’s “Color Your Snack Adventure,” an interactive snack bar … [Read more...] about GNT brings bold plant-based colors and immersive snack experience to IFT 2025
Fungu’it raises €4 million to industrialize its fermentation-based natural flavor technology
A circular solution that transforms overlooked by-products into powerful natural, organic, and sustainable flavorings—meeting the demand for natural ingredients while reducing waste. Fungu’it, an innovative foodtech startup specializing in the production of natural flavorings through solid-state fungi fermentation, announces a €4 million funding round. This investment, led by Asterion Ventures, with participation from Evolem and UI Investissement via Oser BFC, will accelerate industrial … [Read more...] about Fungu’it raises €4 million to industrialize its fermentation-based natural flavor technology
GEA launches new high-speed bake extruder
A new standard in industrial baking flexibility and performance GEA has introduced its latest innovation for the baking industry: the new GEA Bake Extruder at IBA in Düsseldorf (Germany), a precision-engineered system designed to meet the evolving demands of medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers, developed for high-volume and high-speed applications. The extruder delivers high flexibility, productivity, and hygienic operation, whether deployed as a stand-alone unit or integrated with … [Read more...] about GEA launches new high-speed bake extruder