Planteneers chicken breast

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Planteneers to Showcase Cost-Optimised, Clean-Label Innovations at PBWE and FiE Shows

The upcoming autumn trade fairs PBWE in London and FiE in Frankfurt are marked by three main themes at Planteneers: cost optimisation, clean-label innovations, and enjoyment. As an example of cost-optimised solutions, the plant-based experts present a functional system that can develop a wide range of whole cuts such as plant alternatives to Lyon, meat sausage, and salami. Authentic taste experiences with the shortest possible list of ingredients are on the path to growth, says Planteneers. More and more consumers are paying attention to clean-label products in plant-based foods. For this focus area, Planteneers presents wheat protein-based solutions that offer a high protein content and exceptional functionality, described as particularly effective in replicating the compact texture required for salami and other cured meat alternatives. Another …

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Fi Europe Innovation Awards

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Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024 Feature 4 New Categories Including Dairy Alternative Innovation

This year, the Fi Europe Innovation Awards will be expanded to include four new categories that take into account current developments in the industry and increase their reach. With the new additions of ‘Dairy Alternative Innovation’, ‘Food Manufacturing’, ‘Pet Food Innovation’, and ‘Future Foodtech Innovation’, prizes will now be awarded in a total of nine categories. The Fi Europe Innovation Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations that are driving groundbreaking innovation and bringing about positive change in the food and beverage industry. Once again this year, the awards will be presented by a panel of experts chaired by Prof Colin Dennis, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at IFIS and the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF). The nine categories at a glance Dairy Alternative Innovation Award …

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Registration Now Open for Leading Food Ingredients Trade Fair Fi Europe 2024

Informa Markets has announced that registration is now open for Fi Europe 2024, the trade fair described as the “leading global event for food ingredients”. The event will take place from November 19 to 21 in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds. This year, the Food Manufacturing Technologies & Solutions area will be expanded, giving a larger platform to solutions that aim to make food production future-proof. There will also be a new Pet Food Suppliers’ Hub, presenting ingredients and technologies that could make pet food more nutritious, safe, and innovative. Several new country pavilions will be introduced in 2024, including Denmark, Thailand, and Latin America. In another first for the event, entry to the Fi Conference will be included in the regular …

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A range of plant-based chocolate truffles

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InnovoPro Presents Nutritious Chickpea Solutions for Bakery and Coffee Shop Industries at Fi Europe 2023

Chickpea protein specialist InnovoPro will introduce its latest innovations for the plant-based bakery and coffee shop industries at Fi Europe 2023. Plant-based chocolate truffles boasting 12 grams of protein, egg-free brownies, and a plant-based barista drink specially formulated for stability in low-pH beverages, will debut at the fair to showcase the possibilities of InnovoPro’s chickpea solutions. The NPDs are reportedly made with non-allergenic, gluten- and GMO-free ingredients, adhering to clean-label standards while offering an “indulgent experience” without sacrificing taste. The Israeli company states that since its chickpea protein platform encompasses multiple applications, it has been exploring the “coffee shop experience” to cater to the growing demand for healthy plant-based products in this subcategory. “Consumers are now searching for healthy food and looking for nutritional benefits …

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Participants of the Fi Europe Startup Innovation Challenge 2022

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Fi Europe Startup Innovation Challenge 2023: Cutting-Edge Innovations for Sustainable Food Production

The Fi Europe Startup Innovation Challenge 2023 welcomes young startups to submit their cutting-edge ideas for making food production healthy and sustainable using cellular agriculture, plant-based innovations, or plant-breeding technologies. Applications are open until 1 September. Supported by Fi Europe, the world’s largest gathering of F&B ingredient buyers and suppliers, and organized by Informa Markets, the challenge will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from the 27th to the 28th of November, 2023.   Since 2016, Fi Europe Startup Innovation Challenge has provided a unique opportunity for participants to take their innovative concepts to the next level: receive international recognition, attract funding, and present products and ideas to key players in the industry.  Pitch your idea Startups active for five years or less can pitch their …

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