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Vegums, the multivitamin and supplement gummy for vegans founded by two plant-based pharmacists in 2018, has announced its expansion into the USA.

Scientists at Puratos claim to have made a breakthrough with a patent-pending ‘milk-alike plant-based chocolate,’ which has received praise from industry experts and consumers.

Peanut consumption in the US has hit record levels for the second year in a row – rising to an all-time high of 7.9 pounds (3.5kg) per American in 2021. However, the National Peanut Board (NPB) said the consistent rise of the nut’s popularity is not surprising, given its significant sustainability figures that resonate with consumers.

Sugar is an important ingredient in confectionery, not only for its taste but also because it contributes to texture, bulk, mouthfeel, aroma, colour, and a number of other attributes that make up chocolate and candy.

Allulose is totally on point in today’s health-and wellness-focused world – poised to support any government and industry effort to achieve sugar reduction goals to combat the rising obesity crisis. With just 10% of the calories of standard sugar, it will help UK product developers to conform with the new HFSS (high in fat, sugar and sodium) guidelines set to come into effect next October.

Four in 10 consumers in Innova Market Insights’ global Health and Nutrition Survey in 2020 claimed to have decreased their sugar consumption over the studied 12-month period, with prevention of health conditions the leading reason, followed by weight management and dental health.

Hannah Pearse, Head of Nutrition and Scientific Affairs at IGD, shares an overview of the current issue affecting confectionery and food manufacturers.

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) examined the science behind the cancer study that has caused an uproar in the media recently and has cautioned not to read the headlines out of context.

An MoU has been signed between agricultural knowledge resource CABI and NGO Rainforest Alliance to help smallholders improve farming practices.

The global ingredients specialist has opened a $2m Technical Application Centre in Dubai, designed to help local producers in the bakery, dairy, beverage, sauce and dressing categories to develop formulations that address growing consumers demand in the region.