Hamburg, June 2025 – The existing classification system for processed foods often categorizes protein-rich plant-based foods as ultra-processed and, therefore, unhealthy. But according to nutrition experts, these ultra-processed foods, UPFs for short, need to be viewed more discriminatingly. A recent whitepaper by Planteneers gives an overview of UPFs and their role in modern nutrition, especially in the selection of plant-based foods. The paper looks at the controversial NOVA system, which … [Read more...] about Planteneers whitepaper takes a hard look at the NOVA system
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New spray dryer boosts Galactic’s production capabilities in China
Investment enhances the supply of high-quality food preservative powders throughout Asia and EMEA Brussels (Belgium), May 2025 – Galactic, a pioneer in fermentation technology, has commissioned a comprehensive new production line at its site in Guzhen, China. The five million Euro investment includes a spray drying tower, an agglomerator, a blender as well as a packaging line, and marks a significant step in the company’s growth. By substantially expanding its product range and manufacturing … [Read more...] about New spray dryer boosts Galactic’s production capabilities in China
Turning waste into food: Scientists from Tecnológico de Monterrey study how to transform whey into sustainable protein
Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. March, 2025.– Each year, millions of tons of whey, enough to fill thousands of Olympic swimming pools, are discarded, polluting aquatic ecosystems and wasting a resource with high nutritional value. Now, scientists from Tecnológico de Monterrey, in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), have found a revolutionary solution: converting this industrial byproduct into single-cell protein (SCP) through mixed microbial communities. This discovery … [Read more...] about Turning waste into food: Scientists from Tecnológico de Monterrey study how to transform whey into sustainable protein
