The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

KPM Analytics has opened an advanced Baking Lab within its Rheology Centre of Excellence in France, creating a dedicated facility to bridge the gap between traditional sensory baking tests and objective analytical instrumentation.

Global ingredient provider Ingredion has formed a joint venture and acquired a 9% equity stake in India’s Sanstar Limited to manufacture speciality pharmaceutical and food ingredients.

Global nutrition leader ADM has partnered with non-profit TechnoServe in a USD 500,000 regenerative agriculture initiative in Maharashtra, India, targeting 15,000 soyabean farmers.

Biotechnology pioneer Phytolon has closed a USD twenty-three point six million Series B funding round to commercialise its fermentation-derived natural food colours in the United States.

ADM has launched eight new soy and pea protein ingredients across North America and Europe, targeting the high-growth functional beverage, meat alternative, and dairy-free markets.

Biospringer has acquired selected IP and technology of PTX Food Corp, specifically the Bioenhance line, accelerating its expansion into bacterial fermentation and non-yeast solutions.

Vocelli Pizza has launched an imported Pinsa Romana crust from Di Marco, leveraging high-protein, easily digestible dough to drive premium-tier QSR growth.

Barry Callebaut has unveiled two major innovations: Cacao Max and the non-cocoa ChoViva solution. As part of a strategic realignment of its coatings and inclusions portfolio to meet rising demand for premium and sustainable alternatives.