Demand for chocolate and cocoa products is growing in the Asian market, with it being forecasted to be worth $27.1 billion this year in the Asia-Pacific region alone. Besides a general interest in sweet food, this increase in interest is fueled by health too. Cocoa contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that can prevent certain diseases. To further strengthen its foothold in the Asia-Pacific and to better serve industrial and foodservice consumers in the region, Cargill Cocoa … [Read more...] about Cargill set to acquire Singapore-based chocolate supplier Aalst
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Moolec Science, Grupo Insud announce joint-venture for alternative meat industry
While traditional meat is still considered the main source of protein across the world, more consumers are taking an interest in alternative proteins. The growing attention to the alternative meat industry is driven primarily by environmental and health concerns, the latter especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. To further contribute to the advancements in the industry science-based ingredients company Moolec Science is collaborating with Grupo Insud. Insud is a manufacturing company known … [Read more...] about Moolec Science, Grupo Insud announce joint-venture for alternative meat industry
DIC collaborates with Debut Biotechnology to produce more natural pigments
To answer the need for more sustainable food colorants, fine chemicals company DIC Corporation is going into a partnership with California-based Debut Biotechnology. Their primary purpose is to manufacture biodegradable color pigments to replace petroleum-based variants in the market today. In general, this has been a difficult task to carry out as certain challenges are inherent whenever one extracts from natural items such as plants or flowers. Besides commercialization challenges, overall … [Read more...] about DIC collaborates with Debut Biotechnology to produce more natural pigments
