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SOY OR SUNFLOWER? WHO IS THE REAL WINNER IN THE LECITHIN BATTLE?

On one hand, there is soy, which requires allergen labeling and GMO certification; on the other hand, there is sunflower, which becomes hard to find in the event of war. What is the source of your lecithin?

IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE FOR GELATIN?

Why can’t this question, frequently heard by professionals working with thickeners—especially in the confectionery sector—be answered with a direct ”yes”? Let’s take a brief look at the situation.

THE TASTE OF RED: NATURAL COLORANTS

Did you know that consumers perceive red-colored foods as having a more intense flavor, even when they contain the same amount of sugar and aroma as others?

The End of “Snow White”: The Titanium Dioxide (E171) Ban

Natural and white… Not possible for industrial foods anymore.

Konjac Gum: The ”Death Candy” Case and Risk Management in Food Engineering

We are exploring a food engineering risk management case study featuring Konjac gum, a highly powerful thickening agent

The Global Protein Shift: Consumer Choices and its Effect to The Food Industry

Does rising prosperity always lead to higher meat consumption? Not anymore.

PALM OIL AND SUSTAINABILITY

Palm oil has become one of the most debated raw materials in the food industry in recent years. But why?

The Future of Snacking: Insights from ISM Cologne 2026

The European leg of the ISM Sweets and Snacks Fair took place in Cologne at the beginning of February, as it does every year.

COCOA ALTERNATIVE : CAROB POWDER

Let’s start the first article of the new year with a word we find difficult to say, but which remains on our agenda: sustainability!

NEW YEAR and NEW INGREDIENTS

Let’s check what new food ingedients will be offered to food producers and what new products manufacturers have invested in 2026