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Galactic launches oregano flavor

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Ingredients

Galactic Develops Natural Solution to Bring Freshness & Oregano Flavor to Plant-Based Proteins

Galactic, a producer of antimicrobials, lactic acid, and its derivatives, has unveiled a natural solution that can bring real oregano flavor to plant-based products while also preserving their freshness. The company is showcasing the ingredient, called Galimax Flavor O-50, at the meat industry trade fair IFFA 2025 (currently taking place in Frankfurt). At the event, Galactic is hosting live cooking demonstrations to show how the clean-label product can help manufacturers develop additive- and preservative-free recipes. Galimax Flavor O-50 is produced using an extraction process that combines traditional infusion and fermentation techniques with Galactic’s proprietarytechnology. This helps to harness the flavor and preservation qualities inherent in natural herbs. The new ingredient is described as having a well-rounded sensory profile that makes it ideal for a range …

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New Technologies and Alternative Proteins Transform the Future of Protein Processing at IFFA 2025

IFFA 2025, the global trade fair for meat and protein processing, will be held from May 3 to 8, bringing together over 1,000 exhibitors from 52 countries. Historically focused on the meat industry, this year’s event also spotlights alternative proteins, underscoring the changing dynamics of the global protein sector. The growing presence of companies specializing in plant-based, cultured, and other innovative protein solutions is now a prominent feature of the fair. With a significant rise in consumer demand for sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional meat products, alternative proteins have become an integral part of the protein production landscape. Fabio Ziemßen, Chairman of the Federal Association for Alternative Protein Sources (BALPro), noted the increasing interest in alternative proteins, particularly in Europe. “Germany is playing a …

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ICL Food Specialties to Showcase “Revolutionary and Exceptional” Textured Soy Protein at IFFA 2025

ICL Food Specialties, a manufacturer of functional ingredient solutions, is set to exhibit at the meat and alternative protein trade fair IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 3-8. Among the solutions on display will be ROVITARIS® SprouTx™, a recently-launched ingredient that aims to address the taste and texture challenges faced by the plant-based meat and seafood industry. Described as “revolutionary and exceptional”, ROVITARIS® SprouTx™ is a textured soy protein that is said to lack the characteristic beany or bitter taste of soy. It can be used to help formulators create meat and seafood alternatives that are nutritious with improved taste and performance. The new product expands ICL’s ROVITARIS® portfolio, which offers a variety of protein ingredients providing texture, stability, and flavor for plant-based food …

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M FOOD GROUP® Relies on Next Gen Food Innovation: Mycoprotein

The world is changing – and so are our eating habits.  More and more people are looking for sustainable, healthy alternatives to animal products that still impress in terms of taste and quality.  This is precisely where the M FOOD GROUP® comes in with its innovative Mycoprotein solutions. Mycoprotein is a sustainable, nutrient-rich source of protein that is obtained through fermentation and offers a wide range of applications. WHAT MAKES THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MYCOPROTEIN PRODUCTS FROM THE M FOOD GROUP® SO SPECIAL? Mycoprotein is obtained by fermentation of the fungus Fusarium venenatum – a natural, efficient process that forms the basis for modern, sustainable food alternatives. The M FOOD GROUP® uses it to develop customized product solutions that combine functionality, taste and nutritional benefits. …

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Meatable Examines Opportunities for Cultivated Meat in Traditional Meat Supply Chains at IFFA

Cultivated meat company Meatable will participate in IFFA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the meat and protein sectors, by hosting two sessions discussing the potential of cultivated meat within the traditional meat industry. The sessions, taking place at the IFFA Kitchen & Stage (Hall 11.0, D41), will be held on May 5 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, and on May 6 from 12:20 PM to 1:20 PM. Opportunites to enhance meat industry The company’s involvement follows a successful thought leadership event earlier this year, where more than 80 industry professionals gathered to examine the future of food and sustainable protein options. Building on that momentum, Meatable is focusing its efforts on fostering conversations with established meat companies about how cultivated meat can …

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IFFA: “Alternative Protein Solutions Have Grown Strongly at IFFA”

IFFA, the leading international trade fair for innovations in meat and alternative protein processing technology, will take place in Frankfurt from May 3 to 8, 2025. Under the motto “Rethinking Meat and Proteins,” the event will spotlight key future topics shaping the meat and protein industries. Showcasing the entire value chain—from processing and packaging to cutting-edge ingredients and emerging trends at the point of sale—IFFA 2025 will provide a comprehensive industry overview. The key topics for 2025 are maximum performance, value creation from data, sustainability in practice and new product worlds. Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim is Director of IFFA and Texcare International. He has worked in the trade fair industry for over 20 years and has been with Messe Frankfurt since 2012. In addition to his responsibilities …

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ADM to Showcase Boneless Plant-Based Drumsticks, Pistachio Protein Shakes & More at IFFA 2025

Global food processing company ADM is preparing to attend the meat and alternative protein trade fair IFFA 2025, where it will present a variety of innovative protein solutions. ADM’s capabilities aim to address the challenges faced by meat and alternative meat manufacturers when developing products and navigating new trends. The company hopes to help brands meet evolving consumer demands for locally sourced ingredients, protein diversity, nutrition, taste, and texture, all at an affordable cost. ADM’s plant-based innovations include “grab-and-go” concepts like boneless meat-free drumsticks, along with alternatives to regional products like schnitzel. Additionally, the company has developed convenient, nutritional options such as a pistachio plant-based protein shake. ADM will also showcase various blended and hybrid innovations, including concepts like a 50/50 hybrid “smash” burger and …

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GEA Unveils Energy- and Waste-Reducing Tech for Plant-Based Production

At IFFA 2025, GEA will present a series of technological innovations designed to help food producers, particularly in the plant-based sector, optimize their operations while reducing environmental impact. With growing pressure on the food industry to balance efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, GEA’s solutions provide the tools necessary to navigate today’s challenging market. Peter Lauwers, CEO of GEA Food & Healthcare Technologies, explained the company’s approach: “We are committed to helping our customers navigate today’s challenging market by providing innovative technology solutions that enhance production efficiency and sustainability.” GEA’s focus on maximizing raw material utilization, reducing packaging volume, and adopting recyclable materials in line with EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations reflects its dedication to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. Maximizing efficiency in plant-based production …

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Hydrosol and Planteneers to Showcase Innovative Plant-Based & Hybrid Solutions at IFFA 2025

Sister companies Hydrosol and Planteneers are set to showcase a range of solutions for meat alternatives and hybrid products at the meat industry trade fair IFFA 2025, which will take place from May 3-8 in Frankfurt. Planteneers will present various clean-label solutions, including a plant-based salami alternative made from wheat protein. Two versions will be showcased — a snack stick to be eaten on the go and slices that can be consumed hot or cold. In a cooking show at the IFFA Kitchen & Stage, Planteneers will demonstrate how manufacturers can meet consumer demand for plant-based alternatives free of methylcellulose. The company will also highlight the potential of fermentation-derived meat alternatives requiring only minimal processing, including mycoprotein-based chicken breast and salmon alternatives. For the past …

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Kilia Food Machine Technology at IFFA 2025: Complete Systems For the Production of Plant-Based Products

At IFFA 2025, Kilia will showcase complete systems designed for the production of plant-based meat alternatives, as well as a range of other solutions. The company has more than 90 years of experience in the development and manufacture of food processing machines in Germany. For some years now, Kilia has also been targeting producers of meat alternatives and other plant-based substitute products with its solutions. Vacuum Bowl Cutter supports the production of plant-based foods At IFFA, KILIA is presenting the 30-litre vacuum bowl cutter, a solution that has been optimized for processing plant-based products. With an integrated vacuum function, the device improves the texture and color development of plant-based meat alternatives, emulsions and spreads, according to the manufacturer. The precise temperature control enables stable binding …

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IFFA 2025: Shaping Tomorrow’s Protein Industry

The world’s leading trade fair for Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins, IFFA, is set to take place from 3 – 8 May 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. IFFA brings the protein industry together every three years and is the mirror of the industry, where innovations are presented and a wide-ranging programme of events, consisting of IFFA Kitchen, IFFA Factory and Discovery Tours, rounds off the fair. IFFA offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, experts, and innovators while exploring groundbreaking technologies, trends, and solutions that shape the future of protein production. The trade fair serves as the industry’s ultimate gathering point, years to provide a comprehensive, 360-degree view of the protein industry.  What makes IFFA so special is that it shows the entire …

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Handtmann to Showcase Food Processing Innovations at IFFA 2025

Handtmann, a German manufacturer of food processing technology, will present its latest developments at IFFA 2025 under the theme “The Taste of Innovation.” The company’s exhibition, located in Hall 12.0, Stand C80, will highlight advancements in processing technology for both conventional meat and alternative proteins. IFFA is the world’s leading trade fair for the meat and alternative proteins industry, held in Frankfurt from May 3 to May 8, 2025. At the fair, Handtmann aims to connect industry professionals with the latest advancements in food processing, providing a platform for collaboration and discussion on the future of alternative protein production. Spanning approximately 2,200 square meters, the Handtmann stand will serve as an interactive platform for industry professionals. The company plans to showcase new developments in sustainable …

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The Evolution of a Meat Industry Trade Fair: “Rethinking Meat and Proteins” is Theme for IFFA 2025

Under the motto “Rethinking Meat and Proteins”, IFFA 2025 will feature a dedicated “New Proteins” product area. The international meat and protein industry will convene from 3rd to 8th May 2025 in Frankfurt am Main for IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins, which continues its shift in interest towards alternative proteins. The International Trade Fair for the Meat Industry, known as IFFA, has traditionally been a leading global trade fair focused on the meat industry, showcasing innovations in meat processing, packaging, and sales. However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in IFFA’s focus, reflecting broader industry and consumer trends towards alternative proteins. The protein world is rapidly developing This shift is primarily driven by growing consumer demand for sustainable and …

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IFFA 2025 embraces cultivated meat as alt protein demand increases in Europe

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IFFA, the World’s Largest Meat Industry Trade Fair, to Focus on Cultivated Meat in 2025

IFFA, the world’s leading trade fair for innovations in process technology for meat (and recently incorporating alternative proteins), has announced that discussion topics at IFFA 2025 will focus on cultivated meat.  IFFA’s interest in this topic reflects the increasing market for new plant-based products, innovative fermentation, and cultivated meat in Germany and Europe. According to Ivo Rzegotta, Senior Communication Manager Germany at the Good Food Institute Europe, consumer surveys in Germany point to high receptivity for hybrid, cultivated, and fermentation-based products, making the country a promising market for alt proteins, including cultivated meat.   Germany’s experience in the alt protein sector has been positive, with its plant-based food market growing 11 percent to €1.9 billion in 2022. Alt protein in Germany The successful development of alternative …

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Planteneers Reveals Strategy to Work With Meat Industry For Increased Hybrid Products

Planteneers reveals plans to deal with the ongoing trend for plant-based alternatives and avoid a cannibalization effect. By getting the meat industry on board to create hybrid products containing less meat, a more ethical revenue stream is established for manufacturers, it says. Hybrid products offer a perfect compromise, according to the German producer, offering great opportunities for flexitarians and consumers who are looking to reduce their meat intake step by step. In response, Planteneers has created novel stabilizing methods for this category that are able to cut the animal content in the finished product in half. “The meat industry is reinventing itself. We need to meet consumer expectations in modern plant-based nutrition, while avoiding a cannibalization effect,” explains Planteneers Product Manager Florian Bark. “Walking this …

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Handtmann Reports Success at IFFA, Showcasing Vegan Tex-Mex Bites

Handtmann showcased a variety of innovations at the IFFA Exhibition and looks back at its most successful event. The company achieved the best trade fair result in its history during the IFFA fair. “We are very pleased that we were able to achieve the best result in our company history with a trade fair turnover of around 19 million euros. It is also affirmation for us that our strategy for the future and our partnerships for line solutions and food innovation are meeting the needs of the times and the industry. “We offer our customers, whether artisan or industrial, integrated solutions and thus not only support them, but are also their partner and source of inspiration in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment,” says Harald …

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Pokel Vegan “Looks, Smells and Tastes Like Meat, But is Not Meat!” Says Spain’s Prosur

Prosur, a food biotech business based in Murcia, Spain, recently unveiled Pokel Vegan, a ready-to-mix blend which can be used 100% vegan or in hybrid meat products, at the IFFA fair in Frankfurt. Prosur is a family-owned and operated company which was founded in 1965 as a Spanish spice manufacturer and evolved into a self-proclaimed international pioneer in clear label food technology. CEO Juan de Dios Hernández and his team state their aim is to transform the food chain in a way that is fair and healthy for everyone – people, planet & industry. Regarding Pokel Vegan, Prosur states that the product “Looks, smells and tastes like meat, but is not meat! … “We created Pokel Vegan as a versatile meat alternative with meat-like mouthfeel …

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Report Says “There is No Better Time Than Now For Meat Producers to Enter Plant-Based Meat Sector”

A new report revealed at last week’s international meat fair IFFA reveals the opportunities that animal meat producers can seize in the booming plant-based meat sector. The report, published by food awareness organisation ProVeg International, says the sector offers huge opportunities for meat companies, with sales values of plant-based meat in Europe amounting to €1.4 billion in 2020 on top of a growth rate of 68% over the past two years. Key insights in the report include: 90% of plant-based food consumers are flexitarian, not vegan or vegetarian Taste and price are key drivers for consumer demand The leading category in the market is the plant-based burger patties segment The UK leads the European market, followed by Germany and the Netherlands Germany leads the European …

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Hydrosol and Planteneers at IFFA 2022: Meat or Plant-Based? The Solution in Between

Plant-based is more and more in focus, even at the international meat trade fair IFFA. Plant-based alternatives remain a growth segment in the industrialized western nations. At the same time, market researchers project a continued worldwide rise in meat consumption. Florian Bark, Product Manager of the sister companies Planteneers and Hydrosol, explains how the industry can profit from both of these trends. As an expert in plant-based foods, Planteneers is exhibiting at the IFFA for the first time, together with sister company Hydrosol, whose focus is on meat and sausage products. How do they fit together?  For a long time we’ve been seeing that the main vendors of plant-based meat and sausage alternatives are by no means just start-ups, but traditional meat producers. This makes …

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ProVeg & MeaTech to Offer Cultivated Meat Samples to Meat Industry at IFFA Frankfurt

ProVeg International is teaming up with MeaTech to host a tasting session of hybrid chicken nuggets at IFFA, the world’s largest meat fair, from 14-19 May. This year marks the first time in the IFFA’s 70-year history that meat substitutes and alt proteins are being featured, with at least 200 of the 900 IFFA exhibitors booked at this year’s show offering products for the production of meat alternatives. Stephanie Jaczniakowska-McGirr, International Head of Food Industry and Retail at ProVeg, states: “This is an exciting year to be involved in the emerging cultured meat industry and the trade fair at Frankfurt offers delegates the chance to satiate their curiosity and taste the product for themselves. Regulatory approval has been granted for cultured meat in Singapore and …

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