Arla Foods Ingredients has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with Valley Queen, strengthening its ability to meet the growing demand for protein-enriched dairy in the US. The South Dakota-based dairy processor will produce ingredients from the Nutrilac® ProteinBoost product range. The patented microparticulate whey protein concentrate is used to increase protein levels in food and beverage products while retaining texture and taste. Privately owned and with a team of 440 employees, … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients strengthens US foothold with Valley Queen agreement
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The transformative potential of upcycled food in Asia’s sustainability journey
By Cath Isabedra Asia, home to more than half the world's population, faces unique challenges in balancing its growing food demand with sustainability goals. Food waste—a staggering 931 million tons annually, according to UNEP—is a critical issue across the region, burdening ecosystems, economies, and societies. Amid this crisis, the upcycled food movement is emerging as a powerful solution, offering a pathway to reducing waste, conserving resources, and fostering innovation. The … [Read more...] about The transformative potential of upcycled food in Asia’s sustainability journey
SMART researchers pioneer first-of-its-kind nanosensor for real-time iron detection in plants
Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a groundbreaking near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting and differentiating between iron forms … [Read more...] about SMART researchers pioneer first-of-its-kind nanosensor for real-time iron detection in plants
