Dutch ingredient manufacture Fooditive Group has introduced the first ever vegan casein powder for the food and beverage industry. This animal-free dairy protein is created using precision fermentation and can be adopted in cow milk alternative products. Casein is the main protein found in milk that gives it its unique taste, texture and functionality. Fooditive was able to recreate this ingredient without using animals that delivers similar taste as traditional dairy milk. This vegan casein … [Read more...] about Fooditive launches first animal-free casein milk protein
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Growth opportunities in microalgae market forecasted
Microalgae is microscopic algae found in marine and fresh water. This natural product is rich in vitamins A, B2, C, E and nutrients such as protein, iron and magnesium. In the food and beverage segment, it is being increasingly adopted particularly as an alternative protein source. As more people are going the vegan route and companies are investing in fortified food and dietary supplements for health, the microalgae market is poised for growth. Additionally, disposable income allocated to … [Read more...] about Growth opportunities in microalgae market forecasted
Capitol Food Company upgrades California ingredients facility
Conventional and organic ingredients supplier Capitol Food Company has made significant investments in its facility in La Mirada, California. The blending and packaging plant is showing improvements in efficiency and performance through these upgrades . The facility contains three dry blending lines for ingredients that’s powered by programmable logic control (PLC) systems. These ensure that the blends used in bakery mixes, bases, coatings and flavorings are accurate each time they are … [Read more...] about Capitol Food Company upgrades California ingredients facility