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Fairs & Events

Guest Post: Top Trends from IFT FIRST 2024 – Shaping the Future of Food with AI and Novel Ingredients

Anne Palermo, a two-time founder and industry leader, brings a unique perspective to the food and beverage industry with her extensive experience in both food tech and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Her career is marked by a commitment to improving global health and ensuring that nutritious food is accessible to everyone. By combining her expertise in innovative technologies with a focus on social responsibility, Anne works to advance industry best practices while making a positive impact on global well-being. After attending the IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo in Chicago last week, Anne rounds up the top industry trends presented at the conference that are shaping the future of food. Last week was the annual IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) conference …

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Ingredients

BENEO is Showcasing New “Future-Proof” Fava Bean Protein at IFT FIRST Expo in Chicago

Leading functional ingredients producer BENEO is showcasing its new fava bean protein concentrate at the 2022 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo under the theme “Rooted in Nature – the Power of Plants”. Fava bean protein production continues to gain traction in the alt protein industry as the sustainable crop offers numerous advantages for plant-based producers.  Taking place currently at McCormick Place in Chicago, visitors to BENEO’s booth will have the opportunity to learn how its fava bean ingredients can help manufacturers improve texture in meat and dairy alternatives, as well as protein enrichment, according to the company.  BENEO claims its fava bean ingredients are suitable for animal or soy protein replacement, with a mild taste, excellent amino acid profile, high solubility, and emulsifying properties. …

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Company News

Loryma to Present Wheat Solutions at Chicago’s IFT FIRST as Prelude to New US Subsidiary

Loryma, a leader in texturized wheat proteins, will present its ingredients and application concepts for meat alternatives at IFT FIRST at booth S2173. The German company’s texturate range has been proven to replicate chicken drumsticks as well as ground meat for sausages. Loryma’s IFT FIRST presentation in July will act as a prelude to extended business relations in the USA; in 2023 it will open up a US subsidiary to help meet increasing demand for plant-based ingredients. Recreating crispy chicken skin with plants Loryma has created drumsticks consisting of Lory® Tex Chunks, particularly long-fibre textured wheat proteins, which the company says perfectly imitate the fibres of grown muscle meat due to their unique structure. The chicken skin is created with a wheat-based coating system that …

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