Soya beans are high in protein and naturally gluten-free, ground into a fortified flour that is increasingly becoming popular among producers of bakery goods and snacks.
Novozymes inaugurated its new Innovation & Technology Centre in Istanbul this month, focused on developing enzymes that could ultimately reduce food waste in the MEA (Middle East Africa) region.
Recapitalization and streamlining will position embattled ingredients provider Rice Bran Technologies for future growth, company executives said recently.
Tech and venture development company TechAccel has contributed an undisclosed amount to fund protein engineering research being conducted by The Siegel Lab in the Genome Center of the University of California Davis.
General Mills has signed an agreement with Gunsmoke Farms to convert more than 30,000 acres of conventional farmland into certified organic acreage by 2020, in order to capitalize on growing consumer demand for natural and organic foods.
Saskatchewan oat processor Avena Foods and Manitoba pulse mill Best Cooking Pulses (BCP) have formed a partnership to expand capacity to capitalize on the growing gluten-free market in North America.
Cargill and ARASCO have inaugurated a new corn mill in Saudi Arabia to meet the growing demand of the region’s fast-growing food and beverage industry.
Cargill is considering switching from corn to wheat processing at one of its German plants to meet demand for plant protein, starches for sustainable packaging and biofuels.
UK researchers suggest whole grain foods with a fiber:carb ratio of less than 10:1 have the lowest fat, sugar and salt content, which could set in motion a new whole grain labelling system to help consumers chose healthier options.
The Campbell Soup subsidiary has also pledged to donate one million servings of its nutrient-dense heat and eat cereals to food banks across the US over the next two years.
Global demand for sesame seeds is set to explode thanks to two very different macro-trends – the rise of fast food in Asia and healthy food in the West. Agrifood giant Olam is doubling capacity in its plants to meet that demand.
