Proteins, non-dairy

Plant-based ingredients were used to make pancakes at the show

Plant-based protein showcased at HiE

By Noli Dinkovski

The versatility of plant-based proteins was a feature at this year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HiE), which took place in Frankfurt from November 30 to December 1.

The two man team from Nottingham Trent University scooped third place at Ecotrophelia. Left to right:  Philippe Goetzmann, Ryan Clifford, Dominic Urban and Alain Huertas

Food innovation prize won by UK graduates

By Gwen Ridler

A team of two UK food science graduates have won the bronze prize at the European final of food innovation competition Ecotrophelia at the food exhibition Sial in Paris.

Protein powders: the products are 100% soluble and suitable for a wide range of food applications

Meat powders fulfil growing demand

By Noli Dinkovski

A range of meat proteins has been launched in response to growing demand from the food industry for nutritionally high-protein products.

The Från Början team pick up their Ecotrophelia UK 2016 winner’s cheque from M&S’s Sue Bell

Nottingham Trent students win Ecotrophelia UK

By Rick Pendrous

A student team from Nottingham Trent University has scooped the gold prize for their low-fat, non-dairy ice cream made with algal protein, in the UK leg of Ecotrophelia 2016 – the pan-European competition for ecologically inspired innovative new product...

Here's your chance to star at the Venice-themed food and drink manufacturing Oscars

FMEAS

Food and drink manufacturing Oscars now open

By Rick Pendrous

The 2016 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) are now open for entries. So, if your company wants to be recognised for its achievements and join the celebrations at this year's Venice-themed event, you need to enter these prestigious awards.

PIP: the aim is to boost consumption of protein-rich pulses as way of tackling undernutrition

New forum showcases the benefits of pulses

By Noli Dinkovski

A networking forum to help manufacturers understand the nutritional value of pulses has been created by McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Moo Free co-founder Mike Jessop

Moo Free gets Queen’s Award for exports

By Gwen Ridler

Milk-free chocolate manufacturer Moo Free has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, following the tripling of its production capacity to supply the US and Chinese markets.

 Studies: claim pea protein may yield health benefits that stimulate the body’s peptide production

Pea proteins shown to stimulate peptide levels

By Noli Dinkovski

Pea proteins, which can be used in energy bars, nutrition rich food, cereals, snacks and confectionery, are currently proving highly popular, US firm PGP International has suggested.

ProFlavor: comes in powdered beef, chicken, pork and turkey flavours

Essentia launches meat-broth-based flavours

By John Wood

Essentia Protein Solutions has launched into the flavours market with a new range of meat-broth-based flavours for meat, savoury and seasoning applications.

The Pulsepedia: designed to make it easier to learn about benefits and applications of pulse-based ingredients

Online pulse nutrition reference guide launched

By John Wood

A new online reference tool The Pulsepedia has been launched by Ingredion to help the food industry understand how pulse-based proteins and flours can meet consumer demand for nutritious, protein-rich ingredients.

2 Sisters will invest in its poultry business following a drop in sales and profit

2 Sisters invests £150M as sales and profit fall

By Laurence Gibbons

2 Sisters Food Group has announced it will invest £150M in its poultry business as it published its fourth quarter results which revealed a fall in operating profit and sales, today (October 27).

Almost three-quarters of raw supermarket chicken tested positive for campylobacter

FSA publishes final campylobacter report

By Laurence Gibbons

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of fresh supermarket chicken tested positive for the presence of campylobacter during the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) year-long survey, it revealed today (September 10).

Quorn's secret weapon: Mo Farah

Quorn lifts capacity by 50% to meet surge in US sales

By Michael Stones

Quorn Foods has revealed a 50% increase in production capacity to meet a surge in global sales – particularly from the US and Europe – but has remained silent on reports of a takeover bid.

Quorn Foods is remaining quiet on reports of two takeover bids

Quorn quiet on reports of takeover bid

By Michael Stones

Quorn Foods is remaining quiet on reports that acquisition firm Nomad Foods and chip giant McCain Foods are preparing takeover bids for the meat-free food manufacturer, as it revealed a 50% boost in production capacity to meet surging export demand.

Is powder the future of food

New food replacement powder was a ‘sell-out’

By Nicholas Robinson

Huel, the manufacturer of a new nutritionally complete powdered food, launched in June this year, has claimed the product sold out three times within its first month on sale.

First protein bakery to open in the UK

‘First UK protein bakery’ announced

By Nicholas Robinson

The Protein Works will pump a significant amount of money into a new 1,858m² protein-focused bakery facility in Cheshire, it announced.

Peanut allergies: anaphylactic shock can be life-threatening

Self-diagnosed intolerance may harm clinical allergy sufferers

By Rick Pendrous

The explosive growth in people “self-diagnosed” as suffering from food intolerances and those avoiding certain nutrients, such as gluten and dairy, for lifestyle reasons could be harmful, the head of the Anaphylaxis Campaign, which represents those with...

Protein intake is on the rise across Europe

Consumers view protein as ‘most trusted’ nutrient

By Nicholas Robinson

Protein has emerged as the most trustworthy nutrient for consumers globally, in response to a barrage of conflicting dietary advice, including that surrounding fats and carbohydrates.

Brennan said he aimed to turn Quorn into a $1bn brand in the next 10 years

WhiteWave eyes Quorn’s European potential

By Rod Addy

Quorn’s European potential has enticed WhiteWave Foods to consider acquiring the business, rather than its US credentials, according to one industry expert.

Geo bars were an example of snack bars using raw ingredients, said Conlon

Expert outlines five healthy snack bar trends

By Rod Addy

Healthier children’s formats, natural and raw ingredients and mid-morning options are among the 2015 healthy snack bar trends picked out by Lizzie Conlon, food developer and nutritionist at Food Innovation Solutions. 

Kevin Brennan: 'People continue to rethink their meat eating habits'

Quorn sees January sales surge

By Rod Addy

Quorn Foods has attributed a surge in sales over January to increased demand for more sustainable diets.

Decontamination of poultry carcases during processing would help cut campylobacter levels

Don't play chicken with campylobacter

By Michelle Knott

Retailers are coming under increasing flak to adopt better measures to combat high levels of campylobacter in poultry on sale. Michelle Knott reports