All news articles for July 2022

Japanese scientists want to develop a commercially available chopstick-shaped device for daily use by those following a low-sodium diet or trying to reduce their salt intake. It can be adapted for Western cutlery, they told FoodNavigator. Image: Yoshinobu Kaji/Meiji University

Electrified cutlery could help salt reduction efforts

By Oliver Morrison

Knives and forks that send an electrical current to the tongue can enhance the saltiness and possibly the savouriness of low-sodium foods, scientists claim, and may help millions stick to a low-sodium diet without sacrificing taste.

Lesaffre wants to get the remarkable potential of yeast out to as many people as possible. Pic: GettyImages.peolsen

Lesaffre gives yeast its moment to shine

By Gill Hyslop

The 170-year-old leader in the field of fermentation has modernised its educational platform on yeast to get the message out about the myriad of benefits of this remarkable microorganism from nature.

Free from formulating is the future of the food and beverage industry, appealing to both individuals with allergies and health-conscious consumers. Pic: GettyImages/anakopa

The rise of free from

The future of formulating to fit the free from demand

By Gill Hyslop

Originally popularised as a solution for food-triggered allergens, many consumers are now on the hunt for free from products as a healthier treat. With a market share projected to reach $161.2bn by 20264, it’s clear consumers are not only looking at what...

Almonds tick the boxes when it comes to free from, environmentally-friendly, sustainable treats. Pic: GettyImages/Jack Andersen

The rise of free from

Free from for all

By Gill Hyslop

Before the free from trend’s massive popularity, consumers with allergy intolerances were often left with minimal choices, but that’s changing.

British Bakels' convenient palm oil-free paste and powder concentrates give bakers a reliable foundation to build a range of doughnuts all year round. Pic: British Bakels

What’s driving the free from trend?

By Gill Hyslop

British Bakels has built its business over the past 75 years by flexing with the trends and developing products to meet them. Free from has been one of the past decade’s defining trends, with the pandemic increasing consumer desire to understand nutrition’s...

Délifrance's vegan croissant have the same texture, taste and mouthfeel as their buttery counterparts. Pic: Délifrance

The rise of free from

Délifrance ramps up response to growing free from demands

By Gill Hyslop

Délifrance partnered with allergen specialist, Jacqui McPeake of Allergy Aware, to compile its 2021 report Prove It: Adapting bakery to meet the needs of the increasing number of food hypersensitive consumers.

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