ADM's Lucy Lu explores the opportunity for manufacturers to to leverage the benefits of soy to meet consumer demand for functional, protein-boosted foods in the APAC region.

A joint research team from Hosei University and the University of Tokyo has successfully grown edamame in an artificial-light plant factory for the first time.

Plant-based ingredients company Roquette has unveiled Horizons, a new foresight platform designed to help food and nutrition businesses anticipate change and navigate uncertainty.

Danish biotech Chromologics has raised €7 million in a funding round led by Novo Holdings, EIFO, Döhler Ventures, Collateral Good Ventures and Synergetic.

Tereos has launched Actifiber, a corn-based soluble fibre ingredient aimed at helping manufacturers meet the increasing consumer demand for healthier products.

Daiya Foods has partnered with MicroSalt, a manufacturer of sodium-reduced natural salt, to improve the health credentials of its cheese and pizza portfolio.

As natural ingredients and health benefits move higher among consumers’ purchasing priorities, the plant-based functional beverages market is poised to reap the benefits of shoppers’ evolving preferences.

Tetra Pak has unveiled a new plant-based sunflower protein ingredient aimed at empowering food and beverage producers to capitalise on the surging demand for plant-based products.

CSM Ingredients has introduced Nuaré, a new carob-based range of cocoa alternatives for bakery and ice cream applications.