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Au sein d’Opella, le Doliprane prend son envol en dehors de Sanofi pour 10 milliards d’euros
La cession de 50 % de la filiale de santé grand public de Sanofi, qui fabrique notamment le célèbre médicament à base de paracétamol, est finalisée. Le laboratoire, qui empoche 10 milliards d’euros dans l’opération, veut se concentrer sur les traitements innovants. C’est l’épilogue d’un feuilleton qui avait crispé…
Biofortis et Teranga s’associent pour acquérir Neovix
La CRO nantaise Biofortis, dirigée par Benoît Fouchaq, et Teranga Groupe, la holding réunissant les sociétés de services aux industries pharmaceutique et cosmétique ACM Pharma, Cebiphar et UPS Consultants, dont le siège se trouve à Bellegarde (45), ont créé une société holding commune dénommée PEEB afin de reprendre les activités du groupe francilien Neovix…
Le géant des cosmétiques Clarins monte en puissance sur son nouveau site troyen
Après le lancement de son site de Troyes pour 135 millions d’euros d’investissement, le géant des cosmétiques Clarins accélère la production de sa nouvelle usine, qui devrait être pleinement opérationnelle à l’automne 2025. Et devrait permettre à l’industriel de doubler ses capacités de production. À Sainte-Savine, près de Troyes, le deuxième…
French Mycelium Startup MYCFOODS Launches First Fundraising Round
MYCFOODS, a French startup specializing in mycelium-based foods, has launched its first fundraising round to support the industrial scaling of its innovative food products. The brand, under the company Mycelium Technologies, has a goal of raising €750,000 from qualified business angels, with plans for a subsequent…
6ᵉ Meeting du projet CIRCALGAE à Gand
Le projet CIRCALGAE a pour ambition de valoriser les coproduits issus des algues dans trois domaines principaux : l’alimentation animale, l’alimentation humaine et la cosmétique. La réunion a ainsi été ponctuée par la présentation de plusieurs prototypes développés dans ce cadre, offrant une immersion sensorielle et gustative à travers une…
Roquette : une nouvelle ligne d’engrais biosourcés
L’usine Roquette de Vecquemont, dans la Somme, a inauguré une nouvelle ligne de production qui ouvre de nouveaux débouchés à la filière de la pomme de terre et plus précisément la fécule de pomme de terre. Les deux nouveaux fertilisants naturels issus de la nouvelle ligne mettent également l’entreprise au service d’une agriculture plus durable…
BENEO unveils €50m pulse-processing plant in Germany
BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma and member of the Südzucker Group, has officially inaugurated its first pulse-processing plant after a construction period of just one and a half years. The opening is the result of an investment of around €50 million by the Südzucker Group in its site in Obrigheim…
Checkerspot develops high-oleic palm oil alternative made via microalgae fermentation
US biotech company Checkerspot has successfully developed what it claims is a ‘world-first’ ingredient: a high-oleic palm oil alternative produced entirely through the fermentation of microalgae. Checkerspot leveraged classical strain improvement techniques to enhance oil yield and composition using the microalgae Prototheca moriformis. According to the company, its…
Recherche partenariale & innovation : Le Mans Université, le CNRS et Capsulæ, avec le soutien de l’ANR, s’associent pour concevoir des microcapsules biodégradables
Le Mans Université, le CNRS, l’entreprise rochelaise Capsulæ, l’Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR) et la Région Pays de la Loire, ont inauguré jeudi 24 avril 2025 au Mans, un laboratoire commun dédié à la recherche dans le domaine de la microencapsulation : le LabCom ECCOCAPS. Pendant cinq ans, les…
Avril inaugure son laboratoire dédié à l’innovation alimentaire
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à Réussir) Le groupe Avril a inauguré le 28 avril son laboratoire intégré, Innolab, dédié à l’innovation alimentaire et nutritionnelle à Bruz, à proximité de Rennes. Avec ce nouvel outil, l’entreprise ambitionne de concevoir l’alimentation de demain en croisant les synergies en alimentation humaine, nutrition…
Avec Sarg’invest, la Martinique accélère sur la valorisation scientifique et industrielle des sargasses
Ce mardi (29 avril), la société “Collabioration” présentait son nouveau laboratoire SARG’INVEST tourné vers la recherche de valorisation industrielle des sargasses. L’événement s’est déroulé à l’hôpital de la ville de Saint-Joseph. Par la recherche, SARG’INVEST aura la mission de transformer la pollution biologique des sargasses…
FERM FOOD Receives EU Authorisation to Use Fermented Rapeseed Cake in Food
FERM FOOD, a Danish producer of fermented ingredients, has received EU authorisation to market fermented rapeseed cake as a food ingredient. Rapeseed cake is a protein-rich sidestream of rapeseed oil (also known as canola oil) production. Previously, it was considered a novel food in the EU and could not be used in foods intended for human…
Nestlé and OFI enter into global partnership
Food and beverage giant Nestlé, and food ingredient supplier OFI, have launched a global agroforestry partnership. The giants of food and beverage are working together to make cocoa more sustainable. Food and beverage giant Nestlé has today announced plans to partner with ingredient supplier OFI (Olam Food Ingredients) to cut carbon…
Eat Just Launches One-Ingredient Mung Bean Protein Powder at Whole Foods
Eat Just, Inc., the company behind the plant-based Just Egg, has launched its new protein powder, Just One, which is now available at Whole Foods Market locations across the United States. This product is distinct for being made with just one ingredient: mung beans, a legume known for its high protein content and…
Amoéba signe un protocole d’accord en Chine
Implanté à Shanghai, le groupe Oriental Beauty Valley (OBV) est un pôle industriel d’excellence soutenu par les autorités chinoises dans le cadre de leur stratégie nationale de développement du secteur cosmétique. Amoéba, greentech industrielle française spécialisée dans le développement de solutions microbiologiques naturelles basées..
BioMara scales up prebiotic fucoidan extraction capacity for Thalivra
The prebiotic brown seaweed-based nutraceutical for gut health and immunity can now be produced in 1,000L batches with no impact on purity, quality and yield. Seaweed-focused biotech BioMara has completed commercial-scale trials of its fucoidan extraction process at the UK Centre of Process Innovation (CPI). This marks the first successful scale-up of…
Grand Ouest : La filière cosmétique veut valoriser ses atouts de proximité
Sous l’égide de l’association professionnelle Cosmed, en partenariat avec Biotech Santé Bretagne et la Technopole Anticipa, les entreprises du secteur cosmétiques de la région Grand Ouest se réuniront le jeudi 22 mai, à Perros-Guirec. Axée sur la proximité et les circuits courts, cette rencontre du Cosmetopôle Grand Ouest de Cosmed doit…
Berkem annonce la fusion simplifiée du lot-et-garonnais Biopress
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés au Journal Des Entreprises) Le groupe girondin de chimie du végétal Berkem (250 salariés, 40,4 M€ de CA en 2024) a annoncé ce 30 avril la fusion simplifiée – l’intégration totale – de la société lot-et-garonnaise Biopress,…
Limagrain Ingrédients – Protéines végétales texturées
(Brève) Vegesense de Limagrain Ingrédients est une gamme de protéines végétales texturées. Elle est variée en termes de sources végétales possibles (blé, avoine, pois…
STH BIOTECH commercialise un bioingrédient innovant pour l’industrie cosmétique
STH BIOTECH annonce le lancement commercial d’un ingrédient bioproduit à partir de racines de chanvre cultivées in vitro, riche en molécules d’intérêt pour le marché cosmétique… Codéveloppé avec la société Inabata France, l’ingrédient biosourcé et non OGM, positionné sur des propriétés anti-âge, est commercialisé à l’industrie cosmétique…
Compound Foods launches ingredient platform to future proof coffee and cocoa
Compound Foods, the startup behind the ‘Minus’ beanless coffee brand, has moved into the b2b arena with an ingredients platform. Compound Foods, the San Francisco-based startup behind the ‘Minus’ beanless coffee brand, has moved into the b2b arena with an ingredients platform offering cocoa, coffee, and chocolate alternatives to manufacturers…
Givaudan : retour en Grasse
Lorsqu’un des leaders mondiaux en création de parfums et d’arômes annonce l’ouverture d’un centre d’excellence dédié aux ingrédients naturels à Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes), on a forcément envie d’en savoir davantage. Rencontre avec Xavier Renard, Directeur fine fragrance Global chez Givaudan Par Lionel Paillès Pouvez-vous me confirmer l’information : Givaudan revient bien à…
Terrena gourmand en lupin
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à Agrodistribution) .Mardi 6 mai, le groupe coopératif Terrena a présenté le projet Arsene, pour développer significativement sa filière lupin. Les travaux portent sur la génétique, l’itinéraire technique et les débouchés, en alimentation humaine, animale et en cosmétique. « La chance d’Arsene, c’est…
ProVeg backs global food tech start-ups to advance alt-protein and upcycling innovations
ProVeg International is advancing AI-powered protein production and precision-fermented dairy from fungi by supporting ten global start-ups. Food awareness organization ProVeg International is advancing AI-powered protein production and precision-fermented dairy from fungi by supporting ten global start-ups through its latest ProVeg Incubator program…
Transformer la biomasse en ingrédients bénéfiques pour la santé
Des méthodes évolutives et rentables de transformation des sous-produits végétaux en ingrédients haut de gamme peuvent contribuer à réduire les déchets et à créer de nouveaux flux de valeur. Le projet UP4HEALTH(s’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) a été inspiré par les grandes quantités de sous-produits sous-utilisés générées par les industries…
Astorg acquiert une participation majoritaire dans Solabia
Astorg, société de capital-investissement paneuropéenne, a annoncé avoir signé un accord définitif lui permettant d’acquérir une participation majoritaire dans le groupe Solabia, fournisseur mondial de solutions d’ingrédients biotechnologiques, auprès de TA Associates, société de private equity internationale, qui réinvestira dans l’entreprise…
EIT Food Accelerator Network selects 65 startups for 2025 Cohort to drive agrifoodtech innovation across Europe
EIT Food has announced the 2025 cohort of its Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN), welcoming 65 early-stage startups from across Europe and Horizon Europe-associated countries. The selection follows a competitive process involving hundreds of applications evaluated by over 60 industry experts. EIT FAN, supported by the European Institute of…
Liberation Labs teams up with Vivici to produce animal-free whey protein in Indiana
“We entered the scene about two years ago as the new kid on the block, and since then, we’ve leapfrogged a lot of the field and catapulted ourselves to the front,” claims Vivici CEO Stephan van Sint Fiet. Liberation Labs has struck a deal with Dutch startup Vivici to produce the latter’s ‘Vivitein’ whey protein (beta-lactoglobulin) at its biomanufacturing…
Bunge pumps €484m into new soy protein plant as demand grows
Soy protein use has significantly increased, leading Bunge to pump significant sums into a new facility in the US. Growing demand for plant-based protein has buoyed Bunge to pump significant sums into a new processing facility. The facility will support a new line of soy protein concentrates launching this autumn and comes on the back of five years of…
Research: AgriTomActive project to valorize unripe green tomatoes (Tomato News)
“Valorization of agricultural wastes of unripe (green) tomatoes through the cascade extraction of bioactive molecules with eco-friendly and sustainable technologies for applications in the agri- food, packaging and non-food sectors” Acronym: AgriTomActive. The “AGRITOMACTIVE” project, financed by the Italian…
Amoéba obtains an exceptional exemption in the Netherlands for its biocontrol product AXPERA for large-scale greenhouse trials
The Dutch greenhouse market is one of the most advanced and demanding in Europe.Amoéba has obtained exceptional authorisation to use AXPERA on several crops, including food crops for consumption. Amoéba, industrial greentech specialized in the development of natural microbiological solutions based on the patented use of amoebae, announces that it has…
En Indonésie, le changement climatique menace les récoltes de clou de girofle
Longtemps objet de fortes convoitises entre les puissances coloniales, le clou de girofle produit en abondance en Indonésie aux Moluques dont il est originaire, subit à son tour le changement climatique qui rend les récoltes incertaines. Sur les contreforts fertiles du volcan du mont Gamalama, sur l’île de Ternate, Jauhar Mahmud s’accroche à son…
Antofénol s’appuie sur Gi-Nov pour développer ses arômes
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) Née en 2014, la société a lancé au CFIA une gamme d’arômes naturels bio, accompagnés pour cette création par la société d’aide au développement Gi-Nov.À l’occasion du CFIA de Rennes, Antofénol, dont le siège est situé à Plestan (Côtes-d’Armor), présentait ses nouveaux arômes naturels, certifiés bio, les Flav waves. Lancée en…
BASF lance Verdessence Maize, un polymère naturel pour le coiffage
Parmi les nouveaux ingrédients naturels présentés par BASF au salon in-cosmetics Global à Amsterdam au début du mois, Verdessence Maize pourrait faire progresser le niveau de naturalité des produits de coiffage. Le salon a également permis au fabricant de présenter d’autres ajouts à son portefeuille de solutions durables. Si la naturalité est…
IFF expands pet nutrition portfolio with enzyme-based gut health solutions
IFF is expanding its pet portfolio with biotechnology solutions. The company’s expansion focuses on enzyme-driven palatability with sustainable ingredients. IFF is expanding its pet portfolio with biotechnology solutions. The company’s expansion focuses on enzyme-driven palatability with sustainable and clean label ingredients for cost-effective…
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak team up to boost industrial production of alternative caseins via precision fermentation
French biotechnology pioneer Standing Ovation, which specializes in the production of alternative proteins, is partnering with Tetra Pak in a strategic collaboration to optimize the industrial production of alternative caseins via precision fermentation. After concluding an initial strategic agreement with Ajinomoto Foods Europe to develop its production…
Cats and dogs favor Microharvest’s alternative protein food in pet palatability trials
MicroHarvest has announced the results of its pet palatability study using MPX microbial protein. Biotechnology innovator MicroHarvest has announced the results of its latest pet palatability study using MPX microbial protein. The pet trial used a kibble in collaboration with a Portuguese animal nutrition company. It showed that more than twice as many…
Corbion unveils natural mold inhibition solution to improve quality and shelf life in bakery
Corbion has launched a cultured wheat solution that fights mold naturally without compromising taste, texture, or shelf life in bakery applications. Corbion has launched a cultured wheat solution that fights mold naturally without compromising taste, texture, or shelf life in bakery applications. Verdad Essence WH100 presents an alternative to…
Spirulina-based smoked salmon poised for commercial launch within six months
Amid the overfishing crisis, food innovators are making waves by developing plant-based alternatives. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a new texturized fresh spirulina as a non-novel ingredient, opening the door to seafood analog commercialization. Spirulina innovators SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies can now…
Le bilan 2025 de l’Observatoire de la négociation commerciale révélé
Le médiateur des relations commerciales révèle une forte décorrélation en 2025 entre les demandes de revalorisation de tarifs des industriels et celles obtenues au final. Il constate également que « la non-négociabilité de la MPA reste difficile à appliquer en dehors du secteur laitier ». Très attendues, ses conclusions sont tombées le 22 avril…
Revo Foods launches “plant-based 3.0” mycoprotein product to move beyond meat imitation
Revo Foods has unveiled a range of mycoprotein-based products to expand its offerings beyond those intended for vegans and non-vegetarians. The Prime Cut meat alternatives are claimed to be the first product of the “plant-based 3.0 generation,” focusing on targeted nutritional benefits for consumers without trying to replicate meat. The launch marks an…
Olam reorganization: Investing US$500M in food ingredients business, paying off debt and unlocking value
The Olam Group has announced the details of the next steps in its reorganization plans. The Singapore-based food and agri-business conglomerate will invest US$500 million in its food ingredients business and divest all remaining businesses and assets over time. Olam’s updated re-organization plan provides greater clarity on the steps to be taken to…
Terrena prévoit des investissements records en 2025
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) Même si Terrena affiche un résultat net en légère décroissance, le groupe va consacrer en 2025 un montant record pour ses investissements industriels : une enveloppe à 170 millions d’euros. Terrena passe la seconde. Le groupe coopératif a annoncé, le 14 avril, avoir réalisé 5,58 milliards d’euros…
Researchers Develop Hollow Fiber Bioreactor to Improve Cultivated Meat Texture and Scale
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a bioreactor that mimics a circulatory system, improving the production of cultivated meat by ensuring even nutrient and oxygen delivery to tissues. This new approach, published in Trends in Biotechnology, allows the creation of over 10 grams of chicken muscle…
Barry Callebaut shifting focus to non-cocoa products
Barry Callebaut’s efforts to deal with high cocoa bean prices include creating non-cocoa products through precision fermentation and sourcing cocoa from South America. “We are expanding our full range of chocolaty experiences beyond the chocolate offerings into compounds and also into non-cocoa alternative offerings…
Le détail des investissements de Ferrero et de Mars annoncés à Choose France
Les groupes italien Ferrero et américain Mars ont annoncé une série d’investissements majeurs dans leurs usines françaises en 2025, lors du sommet Choose France. À la fois pour augmenter leurs capacités, gagner en compétitivité ou se décarboner. Le détail site par site. Record battu ! Le sommet Choose France qui se tenait le 19 mai au château de…
TurtleTree Becomes First to Receive FDA Clearance for Precision-Fermented Lactoferrin
California-based biotech company TurtleTree has secured a “No Questions” letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its precision fermentation-produced lactoferrin, referred to as LF+. This correspondence indicates that the FDA has completed its review of TurtleTree’s Generally Recognized as…
Lallemand to acquire baking ingredient specialists AIT, Solyve from Moulins Soufflet
The acquisition will enable Lallemand to meet the requirements of its existing and new customers across the baking, flour milling, oenology and other beverages sectors. Canadian fermentation and yeast specialist Lallemand has signed an agreement to acquire AIT Ingredients and Solyve from Moulins Soufflet, a subsidiary of France…
Alimentation de demain : « Nous devons travailler sur la création de valeur ajoutée », Audrey Bourolleau (Hectar)
Ancienne référente d’Emmanuel Macron sur les questions agricoles, Audrey Bourolleau cofonde Hectar en 2019, avec Xavier Niel. Cette structure d’accompagnement située en Ile-de-France mêle entrepreneuriat et tech. Destinée aux agriculteurs, elle s’adresse aussi à un public sensible à la production de ses aliments. Son enjeu ? Repenser les…
Lycored’s Lumenato to be deemed a Novel Food by the EFSA
The carotenoid-rich nutraceutical has been proven to support skin health by protecting it from UV exposure and collagen degradation. Lycored’s yellow tomato-based nutricosmetic ingredient, Lumenato, has been deemed safe by the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens. Soon to be added to the…
Vitafoods Europe 2025 live: Seppic unveils new chaga nutraceutical for immunity
At the ongoing Vitafoods Europe trade show in Barcelona, Spain, Seppic launches its first nutraceutical active ingredient, Chagadvance, for immune support and wellness. It is based on organic chaga, which the company says has been substantiated for its potential in reinforcing the immune system through an extensive bibliography. Chaga for the…
Beneo and Wacker launch human milk oligosaccharide 2′-FL for infant formula globally
Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo, and Wacker, a European chemical supplier of biotechnology solutions, are launching the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL) globally. The ingredient is dubbed the predominant and most extensively studied HMO and will be available to the European market in the coming…
Webinar on the safety of technical hexane used as an extraction solvent for food and food ingredients
Background : ‘Hexane’ (hereafter referred to as technical hexane) is authorised by Directive 2009/32/EC to be used for the extraction of food and food ingredients. It is defined as ‘a commercial product consisting essentially of acyclic saturated hydrocarbons containing six carbon atoms and distilling between 64 °C and 70 °C…
BGG ramps up astaxanthin manufacturing in China
BGG has completed new funding at its astaxanthin facility in Yunnan Province, China. The 100% glass-tube photobioreactor microalgae platform in Yunnan Province — dubbed the largest of its kind in the world — will now incorporate the entire value chain. It will now consolidate farming, extraction, drying, packaging, and R&D within a 20 km footprint. To…
RFK Jr. Sets Sights on Currently Authorized Synthetic Food Dyes
On April 22, at the direction of US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and HHS published identical statements announcing the phase-out of so-called “petroleum-based” synthetic food dyes and their replacement with “natural alternatives.”.The initial food…
Mosa Meat to seek approval in UK for use of cultivated beef fat
The company has submitted application to Food Standards Agency for ingredient authorisation. The cultivated fat is aimed at enhancing beef-style products such as burgers and meatballs. Cultivated meat developer Mosa Meat has filed its first application for regulatory approval in the United Kingdom, targeting the use of lab…
Le centre nazairien Algosolis lance des formations sur les microalgues à destination des professionnels
Fondée en 2015, la plateforme Algosolis se veut être un trait d’union entre la recherche et l’industrie dans le domaine des microalgues. Pour aller plus loin dans cette mission, Algosolis, qui est à l’équilibre financier depuis quelques années, va lancer des formations à destination des professionnels en septembre prochain. Elle fait partie du…
FDA Approves Three New Color Additives from Algae, Minerals and Flowers
(Short article) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three new color additives for use in food: galdieria extract blue (from algae), calcium phosphate (from a naturally occurring mineral), and butterfly pea flower extract (from dried flower petals). THE DETAILS :The approvals follow petitions submitted by Fermentalg (France) in…
Le site de classification des ingrédients de parfumerie Scentree se transforme
Outil gratuit dédié aux ingrédients de la parfumerie, Scentree dévoile une mise à jour majeure. Fondé en 2019 par Maxime Baud, le site fait peau neuve autour d’une nouvelle charte graphique. La base de données s’enrichit également, pour étoffer les informations liées aux matières naturelles et aux molécules de synthèse disponibles sur le marché…
Dunkerque inaugure Nord-Métha : un modèle d’économie circulaire à l’échelle industrielle
Fin mai, la zone industrielle de Petite-Synthe, à Dunkerque, accueillera l’inauguration de Nord-Métha, la plus grande unité de biométhanisation des Hauts-de-France. Ce projet, porté par le groupe familial Daudruy Van Cauwenberghe, représente un investissement de 16 millions d’euros, cofinancé à hauteur de 1,1 million d’euros par l’Union…
Handtmann presents plant-based protein and edible packaging concepts at IFFA 2025
Machinery company Albert Handtmann presented alternative protein and edible packaging concepts at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, to highlight how its processing technology can be adapted to emerging industry trends. Under the motto, “The Taste Of Innovation,” visitors were invited to try plant-based samples while discussions centered around…
PhytoCellTec Exosomes : l’anti-âge nouvelle génération selon Mibelle
Parmi les nouveaux actifs cosmétiques récemment présentés par Mibelle Biochemistry, PhytoCellTec Exosomes répond parfaitement à la demande de solutions d’origine végétale à haut contenu scientifique. Particulièrement recherchés en Asie, les exosomes constituent — aux côtés des NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) et NAD…
UW biochemists engineered a poplar tree that produces a high-demand industrial chemical. It was a surprise discovery only made possible by sustained investment in research
Professor Brian Fox has engineered a genetic alteration to poplar trees to help them produce an industrial chemical commonly used as a preservative and an ingredient for synthetic fibers. Brian Fox, the Marvin J. Johnson Professor in Fermentation Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, tinkers with the way living things use chemistry…
Biomanity étend ses capacités de R&D avec un nouveau laboratoire
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés au Journal Des Entreprises) Biomanity étend ses capacités de R & D avec un nouveau laboratoire — Photo : Biomanity Basée à Grabels (Hérault) près de Montpellier, la start-up Biomanity (13 salariés), spécialisée dans la chimie verte, ouvre ouvre un nouveau laboratoire dédié à la biologie (100 m2) au sein…
Givaudan expands portfolio of natural blue colours with new, approved Everzure™ Galdieria
Everzure™ Galdieria is a natural, phycocyanin-based blue color, derived from the microalgae Galdieria sulphuraria using a patented water extraction process. Givaudan Sense Colour’s Everzure™ Galdieria, developed in partnership with French biotech company Fermentalg, has recently received FDA approval for use in food and…
Sanofi: vers une nouvelle ère de production grâce à l’IA
Sanofi annonce le lancement, à Lyon, de son troisième Accélérateur Digital, dédié à la transformation numérique de son réseau industriel mondial. Selon le laboratoire, il s’agit d’une nouvelle étape dans sa stratégie de devenir la première entreprise biopharmaceutique à intégrer l’Intelligence Artificielle à grande échelle dans l’ensemble…
Sustainable Skin Care Ingredients – Pretti5 Uses Green Coffee Extract as an Eco-Friendly Alternative
Green coffee extract is at the heart of a new C-beauty breakthrough, as Hong Kong-based brand Pretti5 blends Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with sustainable science to create innovative skincare solutions. Pretti5’s latest initiative harnesses the green coffee extract — sourced from Arabica beans — for its potent anti-inflammatory…
Sanofi parie sur les Etats-Unis avec un investissement massif
Le laboratoire pharmaceutique français Sanofi a annoncé, ce mercredi 14 mai, vouloir investir au moins 20 milliards de dollars aux Etats-Unis d’ici 2023, où le groupe tricolore réalise actuellement près la moitié de son chiffre d’affaires. Sanofi mise gros outre-Atlantique. Le géant pharmaceutique français, dont la moitié des…
Ecolab Life Sciences ouvre un nouveau laboratoire de pointe pour les applications de biotraitement en Pennsylvanie, aux États-Unis
Ecolab Life Sciences a officiellement ouvert son nouveau laboratoire américain pour les applications de biotraitement à King of Prussia, en Pennsylvanie. Cette nouvelle installation est conçue pour aider les clients biopharmaceutiques à développer des applications et des procédés pour la purification de molécules biothérapeutiques, en fournissant une…
Raps construit une usine d’extraction liquide d’ingrédients en Allemagne
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) Le fournisseur d’épices Raps étend sa capacité de production avec une usine d’extraction liquide haute pression à Kulmbach, en Allemagne.Les travaux de la nouvelle usine de Raps, spécialisée dans les épices, ont démarré le 12 mai, à Kulmbach (Allemagne), sur le site de son siège social. Elle sera…
Reducing cocoa reliance: Biospringer taps yeast-based alternative amid price hikes
Biospringer has developed yeast-based ingredients using fermentation to help chocolate manufacturers reduce cocoa powder in formulations. Biospringer by Lesaffre has developed yeast-based ingredients using fermentation to help chocolate manufacturers reduce cocoa powder in formulations as the industry continues to navigate the ongoing…
Nestlé: projet de nouveau centre R&D pour la deep tech
Nestlé annonce le renforcement de son expertise en R&D dans la biotechnologie et la création d’un nouveau centre pour la ‘deep tech’, ‘afin de développer son pipeline d’innovations et d’accroître l’efficacité de la recherche, de l’innovation et des opérations’. ‘Les investissements seront débloqués grâce à une organisation de R&D allégée, à des…
Appel à Projets ” Entreprendre autrement ” avec la MEL
Accélérez votre innovation en bioéconomie avec l’appel à projets EuraBioeconomy : La communauté d’agglomération du Beauvaisis lance l’appel à projets EuraBioeconomy afin de soutenir l’innovation et d’accélérer les transitions territoriales vers une économie plus durable. Cette initiative vise à identifier, accompagner et valoriser les projets les plus prometteurs dans le…
Concours PUI – Pôle Universitaire d’Innovation
Concours Innovation PUI 2025 : un tremplin vers l’entrepreneuriat pour les chercheurs et innovateurs Doctorants, chercheurs, ingénieurs, étudiants ou professionnels de santé, le Concours Innovation PUI revient pour sa 2ᵉ édition ! Porté par Eurasanté en collaboration avec l’Université de Lille et financé par l’État dans le cadre de France…
Basf propose de nouvelles fonctionnalités pour son simulateur d’écran solaire
À l’occasion du salon in-cosmetics Global (8 au 10 avril 2025, Amsterdam), Basf a mis à jour son simulateur de crème solaire, son laboratoire numérique pour le développement et l’optimisation des formulations de produits solaires. L’une des principales nouveautés techniques est la possibilité de sélectionner différents types de formulation, notamment…
Bpifrance a lancé un Radar de l’Innovation pour cartographier l’écosystème tech français
Bpifrance a annoncé il y a quelques semaines le lancement de son Radar de l’Innovation, un outil interactif de veille technologique destiné à suivre, analyser et identifier les start-ups les plus prometteuses et les tendances émergentes dans divers secteurs technologiques. Ce nouvel outil vise à faciliter l’accès à une base de données…
Paris : Nuhanciam, l’expertise au service de formulations d’excellence
Tout commence par un constat simple mais pourtant ignoré par l’industrie cosmétique : les peaux riches en mélanine sont particulièrement réactives et présentent des besoins spécifiques que les formulations classiques ne prennent pas en compte. C’est en répondant à ces exigences que Nuhanciam a développé…
Lignin Industries raises €3.9 million to commercialize bio-based thermoplastic
Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries has announced the raising of €3.9 million in funding to accelerate the scale-up of its bio-based thermoplastic derived from trees, aiming to end reliance on fossil fuel-based plastics. The investment round was led by…
DMC Biotechnologies adds fermented myo-Inositol to ingredient lineup
DMC Biotechnologies has announced the commercial availability of fermented myo-inositol, adding a new bio-based compound to its growing portfolio of fermentation-derived ingredients for the food, beverage, and dietary supplement sectors. The Colorado-based company says the launch reflects its commitment to supporting “long-term supply…
KÄÄPÄ Biotech gains EU approval for NordRelease mushroom extracts
KÄÄPÄ Biotech has received formal approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its NordRelease mushroom extract powders, a milestone that positions the Finnish company as a leader in the European functional mushroom sector. The decision confirms that the extracts, produced using KÄÄPÄ Biotech’s proprietary extraction process…
Seppic launches adaptogen mushroom-derived active ingredient to soothe sensitive skin
Instant comfort by decreasing dryness, stinging & redness : With half of the world’s population claiming to have sensitive or very sensitive skin, Seppic was inspired by nature to create GANOCALM™, an active ingredient acting on the symptoms of sensitive skin. It provides instant comfort by significantly decreasing…
Fermentalg: L’homologation par la FDA américaine du colorant bleu naturel de Fermentalg ouvre la voie à une nouvelle génération de produits biosourcés pour l’industrie agro-alimentaire
Fermentalg, acteur clé des bio-solutions à base de micro-organismes aquatiques, est heureux d’annoncer l’homologation de son colorant bleu naturel par la Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) américaine. Commercialisé sous la marque Everzure TM Galdieria par Givaudan, ce produit de rupture va pouvoir s’imposer comme la solution biosourcée…
Silab annonce de nouvelles données sur l’efficacité de son principe actif Oxygeskin
Silab a dévoilé des études complémentaires à l’occasion du salon in-cosmetics (Amsterdam, 8 au 10 avril 2025). L’une de ses études concerne Oxygeskin, un actif naturel révélateur d’éclat issu de la capucine qui redynamise l’oxygénation cutanée dans des conditions de vieillissement chronologique ou de pollution digitale. La qualité de la…
Danone to boost nutrition portfolio with majority stake in plant-based organic formula firm Kate Farms
Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a fast-growing US business offering a wide array of plant-based, organic nutrition products for medical and everyday needs. The French multinational food company says Kate Farms’ “highly complementary products” will enhance Danone’s specialized nutrition offerings. Danone, whose…
Tate & Lyle Automates Ingredient Development and More Supplier News
Still largely undiscovered by U.S. consumers, the ingredients and cuisines of Africa present opportunities for product developers seeking to create novel food experiences. Tate & Lyle Accelerates Prototype Development : In the six months since its debut this past fall, Tate & Lyle’s groundbreaking new system for ingredient…
Lubrizol Wins Benchmark Innovation Award at ICIC 2025
Lubrizol’s Zenerity™ biotech ingredient has been awarded the Benchmark Innovation Award for Cutting-Edge Ingredient at the 2025 International Cosmetics Innovation Conference (ICIC). An expert panel leading the selection process for the ICIC awards commended Zenerity™ biotech ingredient for the ingredient’s…
Vallée de la chimie : la deeptech Separative, lauréate du dispositif Première usine
La deeptech Separative, basée sur le site Axel’One à Saint-Fons, figure parmi les lauréats de la 7e relève de l’appel à projets “Première usine” de Bpifrance. Avant la fin de l’année, l’entreprise souhaite lancer sa première unité de production. Un peu plus de dix ans après sa création, Separative touche bientôt au but. La deeptech, fondée par…
China’s new food colouring standard welcomed by industry
On 1 May 2025, China introduced a new industry standard, “Coloring Food Ingredients for the Food Industry”, which is designed to regulate the production, use and labelling of food colouring. The standard was developed by the China National Food Industry Association (CNFIA) and China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), alongside…
2- TECHNOLOGIES D’EXTRACTION ET DE PURIFICATION – EXTRACTION & PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Valorization of corn waste for hemicellulose extraction and xylitol production: Comparative study of different extraction methods
Abstract Corn waste, specifically corn cobs (23%) and corn sheaths (16%), is a significant byproduct of corn processing that is often underutilized and typically discarded as agricultural residue. However, these waste streams are rich in hemicellulose, which can be extracted and used for various applications. To isolate…
Ultrasound assisted natural deep eutectic solvents based sustainable extraction of Spirulina platensis and orange peel extracts for the development of strawberry-cantaloupe based novel clean-label functional drink
The consumer demand for sustainable, nutrient-rich, and clean-label beverages is growing rapidly, so there is an urgent need to meet this demand. In response, the present study introduced the new concept of clean-label functional foods and beverages. The objective of the research was to develop novel ready-to-serve…
Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Waste: An Approach to Focusing on Extraction of Natural Pigments
The increasing demand for functional foods has spurred interest in bioactive compounds, particularly their role in health promotion and disease prevention. This review comprehensively explores the bioavailability, mechanisms of action, and potential applications of bioactive compounds derived from natural food sources…
Extraction and Analysis of Natural Color From Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) Using Different Techniques, and Its Utilization in Ice Cream Manufacturing
A rich source of natural color, beetroot (Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris) extracts and colorants offer deep red color to the dishes and boost their nutritional and antioxidant value. This research extracted beetroot color using Soxhlet, cold press, and ultrasonic methods. After testing the extracts for yield %, color (L*, a*, and b*)…
Simultaneous extraction of caffeic acid and production of cellulose microfibrils from coffee grounds using hydrodynamic cavitation in a Venturi tube
Large quantities of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) are produced daily across the globe, accumulating as industrial waste in factories. Developing a process that both extracts high-value components and utilizes the bulk material would offer significant academic and industrial advantages. This study explores the use of…
Optimization of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents’ Extraction Process From Atractylodes macrocephala-Astragali Radix Using the Dual Mathematical Model and Its Activity Evaluation
ABSTRACT Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) have garnered significant attention for their application in the extraction of natural products. This study proposes a strategy to enhance the extraction efficiency of target compounds from the Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz–Astragali Radix (AM‐AR) combination, and…
Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) as Alternative Sustainable Media for the Extraction and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Winemaking Industry Wastes
The increasing pollution and wastage of food and byproducts from agro-industrial production is an increasingly worrying issue. Grape is one of the most diffused fruit crops cultivated, and grape pomace is the main solid byproduct obtained in the winemaking process; interestingly, it is rich in health-beneficial…
Sulzer’s new integrated liquid-liquid extraction solution brings together proven technologies
Sulzer’s new OptimEXT liquid-liquid extraction solution combines tried and tested solvent-based extraction processes with efficient solvent recovery scheme yielding high selectivity separation performance. By combining Sulzer’s Kühni agitating extraction columns with high-performance distillation units, OptimEXT…
Pumpkin seed as a sustainable source of plant-based protein for novel food applications
The growing global population and the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming have made the need for sustainable and nutritious protein sources more urgent than ever. Pumpkin seed cake (or meal), a major by-product of oil extraction from pumpkin seeds, is rich in high-quality protein. Despite its nutritional…
Valorization of Grape Seed Cake by Subcritical Water Extraction
Agricultural waste originating from the wine industry presents an environmental and economic issue. Grape seeds, a major constituent of grape pomace, are only partially valorized through oil extraction. The cake remaining after oil production is rich in valuable bioactive compounds. In this study, an advanced extraction…
Sugar production from food waste: Process design and optimization, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment
This study developed and optimized a cascade process to derive different types of sugars from food waste and assessed the process’s economic and environmental viability. From 1 metric ton (MT) of wet food waste, the process recovered 42.9 kg of soluble sugars (including glucose, sucrose, fructose with extraction…
Optimization and Characterization of Orange Peel Oil Via Microwave-Assisted Aqueous Extraction
Aims: This study aimed to develop a green, sustainable, and efficient method for extracting high-quality oil from orange peel using Microwave-Assisted Aqueous Extraction (MWAE) by targeting the disruption of orange peel cell walls. Study Design: An experimental design combining one-factor-at-a-time (OFAT) optimization and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using a…
A review of innovative extraction technologies for protein recovery from plant-based by-products: A step toward zero-waste processing
The increasing global emphasis on sustainability in food production has heightened interest in valorizing plant-based by-products, including oilseed meals, fruit pomace, cereal bran, and legume hulls. Although these residues contain valuable proteins, their commercial use remains limited due to shortcomings associated…
Natural Pigments From Micrococcus aloeverae and Exiguobacterium aestuarii Strain as Sustainable Textile Dyes
ABSTRACT Pigments, used as colouring agents for centuries, can be derived from nature or synthesized in labs. However, artificial dyes often pose health and environmental risks, leading to increased interest in natural pigments, particularly those from bacteria. This study investigates extracting and characterizing…
Development of an efficient extraction and enrichment method for total flavonoids compounds from Erigeron breviscapus using ultrasound-assisted extraction and macroporous resin adsorption
Erigeron breviscapus, a medicinal plant rich in flavonoids with diverse pharmacological properties is an important resource. To maximize the utilization of these valuable bioactive compounds, ultrasound-assisted extraction combined with response surface methodology was used to optimize the extraction conditions for…
Deep eutectic solvent extraction of polysaccharides from Gastrodiae elata with ultrasonic and enzymes assistance: Process optimization, structure, and antioxidant activity
Gastrodia elata polysaccharides (GEPs) have garnered attention due to their various bioactivities; however, their current extraction yield is low, limiting widespread application. This study employed ultrasonic enzyme-assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES) extraction to enhance efficiency and compared the physicochemical…
Optimizing saffron bioactive extraction with deep eutectic solvents
Saffron is a rich collection of bioactive components including safranal, crocins, crocetin, essential oils, picrocrocins, etc. The extraction method plays a significant role in obtaining these bioactive compounds. Efficacious extraction of bioactive components must meet the green chemistry requirements for environment…
Advancements in the Extraction, Characterization, and Bioactive Potential of Laminaran: A Review
Laminaran, a bioactive β-glucan derived from brown algae, has garnered significant attention due to its diverse pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and mucosal protective effects. Despite promising research highlighting its potential applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and…
Valorization of brewing by-products as protein resources: Extraction, structural insights, functional properties, and value-added applications
Distiller’s grains (DGS), a rich protein byproduct of brewing, is mainly used as animal feed due to the challenges in protein extraction techniques and the lack of clarity regarding the potential applications. The insufficient development of DGS limits its high-value utilization. Therefore, this work aims to…
Application of aqueous biphasic systems based on pluronic copolymer and deep eutectic solvent to achieve purified C phycocyanin
The idea of isolating C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis microalgae to be used as a valuable protein has a long history, so that today, with the advancement of science and application of various technologies, the isolation of this protein occurred by one of the most important processes. C-phycocyanin has multiple…
A green one pot approach for extracting free fatty acids from microalgae
A green one pot approach for extracting free fatty acids (FFAs) from microalgae has been established by combining bead milling and anion resin adsorption. In which, microalgae were initially pretreated by 10 min of bead milling for cell disruption and release of FFAs. Strong base anion resin was added in situ and solid…
Application of enzyme-assisted extraction on the brown seaweed Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus (Ochrophyta, Fucaceae) to produce extracts for a sustainable agriculture
The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in sustaining population growth and ensuring our well-being. However, as this sector faces numerous challenges due to environmental conditions and the increasing population, it is essential to identify natural alternatives that promote sustainable farming practices and protect the environment. Seaweed-based extracts have gained…
Continuous Liquid-Liquid Extraction of High-Purity Lutein from Chlorella vulgaris via Centrifugal Partition Chromatography: Utilizing Limonene as Renewable Solvent for Microalgae Biomass Valorization
In this study, an efficient and eco-friendly method was developed for continuous liquid-liquid extraction of lutein from microalgae Chlorella vulgaris. By employing a limonene-based biphasic liquid system, high-purity lutein was successfully obtained from the crude extract in a single run via centrifugal partition…
Microalgae: A Promising Source of Bioactive Polysaccharides for Biotechnological Applications
Polysaccharides (PSs) are the most abundant carbohydrates in nature, performing essential biological functions such as immune system regulation, structural support, and cell communication. PSs from marine microalgae have gained increasing attention due to their diverse biological activities and potential…
Legume Proteins in Food Products: Extraction Techniques, Functional Properties, and Current Challenges
The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of protein extraction from legume sources, with a focus on both conventional and emerging techniques. Particular attention is given to the impact of innovative methods on protein functionality, a key factor for food applications. Due to their nutritional profile and techno…
Special Issue on “Phytochemicals: Extraction, Optimization, Identification, Biological Activities, and Applications in the Food, Nutraceutical, and Pharmaceutical Industries”
There is growing interest in using natural plant extracts in foods and beverages due to their ability to enhance the quality of food and provide therapeutic benefits. Phytochemicals (organic compounds derived from plants) offer significant health-promoting properties beyond their fiber, vitamin, and mineral content. These…
Ultrasound technology and tomato industry: A review
Recent research emphasizes the potential of ultrasound technology in the food industry, particularly in tomato processing. Ultrasound’s non-invasive nature has made it a preferred choice for researchers seeking extraction and cavitation power without significantly altering sample properties. The concept of waste…
An improved process for the isolation of anticancer agent camptothecin from Mappia nimmoniana bark using an ionic solvent that dissolves cellulose
Camptothecin, a potent anti-cancer alkaloid originally derived from Camptotheca acuminata, can also be efficiently extracted from the bark of Mappia nimmoniana (J. Graham) Byng & Stull using an innovative green chemistry method, uses an ionic liquid that dissolves cellulose. Camptothecin is the starting material for the…
Development of a Methodology for the Extraction of Potential Food‐Grade Phycocyanin From Arthrospira maxima
ABSTRACT This study develops an optimized methodology for extracting food‐grade phycocyanin (PC) from Arthrospira maxima using cell disruption techniques, specifically ultrasound and freeze–thaw cycles. The research investigates the impact of various operational parameters, such as pH, temperature, and biomass…
Natural deep eutectic solvents and ultrasound-assisted extraction for the recovery of antioxidant phenolic compounds from orange pomace
Fruit and vegetable processing produces substantial waste, with the citrus industry discarding about 50–60 % of the fruit’s total weight. However, orange waste is rich in biologically active secondary metabolites, including phenolic compounds. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) have emerged as a sustainable and cost…
Industrial Applications, Principal Sources, and Extraction of Galactomannans: A Review
Galactomannans (GMs) are polysaccharides with diverse industrial applications due to their functional properties, such as their use in thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents. Their use originated in the food industry and has rapidly expanded to other industries due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, non…
Ultrasound extraction of fucoidan and its antioxidant activities from tropical brown seaweeds
This study investigated ultrasound extraction (UE) process parameters (time and solvent) to obtain a high yield of fucoidan extracts and associated antioxidant activities from two tropical seaweeds (Sargassum binderi Sonder and Padina australis). UE parameters were time variable (30 and and 60 min), solvent variable…
Extraction, isolation, purification, and detection techniques for phytic acid and their applications in various fields: A systematic review
Phytic acid (PA), a phosphorus-containing compound prevalent in legumes, grains, nuts, and other seed plant materials, is extractable through methods such as soaking in an acidic solution. In the past few decades, techniques for isolating, purifying, and detecting PA have been refined to harness its antioxidant, metal…
Hemicellulose Extraction and Applications as Hydrogels: A Review
ABSTRACT Hemicellulose, as one of the key components of the plant cell wall, is the second most abundant plant polysaccharide in nature, after cellulose. It is highly valued by both the academic and industrial communities because of its low cost, environmental friendliness, renewability, and biodegradability. In this…
Potential of deep eutectic solvents as green and sustainable solvents for the recovery of carboxylic acids from aqueous solution: a review
Abstract This paper presents an in‐depth exploration of the potential of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as green and sustainable solvents in the reactive extraction process for the recovery of carboxylic acids from fermentation broth/aqueous waste stream. It delves into the eco‐friendly nature and cost‐effectiveness of…
Valorization of Beetroot Waste via Subcritical Water Extraction for Developing Active Food Packaging Materials
Obtaining active extracts from beet root leaves and stems (BLS) is an alternative for the valorization of this agricultural waste. Subcritical water extraction (SWE) at 150 °C and 170 °C has been used to obtain these extracts, which were incorporated (6% wt.) into polymer matrices to produce antioxidant films of…
Exploring electrodialysis with bipolar membranes for water lentil (duckweed) protein purification: A first investigation into process and membrane characterization with products comparison to chemical acidification
Water lentils are free-floating aquatic plants which could be an inexpensive source of protein due to their high leaf protein content and very rapid reproduction. However, the extraction and purification of leaf proteins from their matrix is a necessary step for human consumption, as undesired compounds can reduce their…
Comment rendre la filière cosmétique plus responsable et durable
Une cinquantaine d’entreprises de la filière cosmétique de la région s’est réunie à Carros pour parler écologie, à l’appel du COSMED, l’association qui représente plus de 1.000 entreprises de cette filière en France. La cosmétique est-elle une filière écoresponsable? Entendez par là: les entreprises qui fabriquent des parfums…
High-protein and Egg-free, the Challenges of Modern Plant-based Bakery
Wanting to be plant-forward and also have enough protein in your diet or have only clean label products is a conundrum that many consumers live in these days. However, ingredient makers have been working hard in the past years to help manufacturers make the products consumers want. Global vegan bakery market is approximately USD336.1m…
Why Pea Protein Is the Ingredient of Choice for So Many Food Brands
What is pea protein? Here’s why the vegan ingredient, derived from the humble yellow split pea, is everywhere. According to prehistoric cave paintings, humans have been eating meat from cattle for quite some time. Back then, it wasn’t cows, but aurochs—a now-extinct ox species commonly regarded as the wild ancestor of modern cattle. Today, the appetite for cattle meat is still strong. In fact, research suggests that…
Pharma, cosmétique… et si les déchets végétaux aidaient à développer l’économie circulaire ?
Aujourd’hui considérés comme des déchets, les sous-produits de la biomasse présentent un potentiel intéressant pour l’économie circulaire. Dans certaines industries, par exemple pharmacie et cosmétique, ces biomolécules pourraient avantageusement remplacer des dérivés de produits pétroliers. Au-delà du seul…
En intercultures, la cameline permet de réaliser 3 cultures en 2 ans
Cultivée historiquement en France, la cameline revient sur le devant de la scène grâce à ces nombreux atouts agronomiques et à de nouveaux débouchés liés à la décarbonation du secteur aérien. «Aujourd’hui, la cameline en France, c’est peu d’hectares mais cette culture peut prendre une tout autre envergure grâce à ses atouts agronomiques et à…
Lentil Protein Industry Is Projected To Reach US$ 181 Mn By 2030
The global lentil protein market has experienced significant growth from 2020 to 2030, driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based, allergen-free, and sustainable protein sources. Lentil protein, rich in essential amino acids, fiber, and minerals, has become a preferred ingredient in various food and beverage applications, especially…
“Il faut toujours se réinventer” : pourquoi cette plante pourrait révolutionner l’économie agricole française
Un vigneron, installé à Fitou dans l’Aude, mise sur une plante peu commune : l’aloe vera. Il récolte non pas son gel, mais ses fleurs. Ce sont de grandes hampes. Au bout, des petites fleurs jaunes. L’aloe vera est en pleine floraison. C’est le bon moment pour récolter. Dans le champ, les cueilleurs avancent vite. Le travail est physique, mais moins lourd que la…
US-China tariff talks key for food producers, ingredient costs
Imports, exports have slumped since end of March. With supply chain disruptions spreading and leading food companies downgrading their economic forecasts since a minimum 10% tariff took effect on most imports to the United States on April 5, food producers and farmers have been closely watching the White House for…
Survey shows many U.S. adults know plant-based diets improve health
Half of U.S. adults say they know eating a plant-based diet can improve their health and help prevent chronic diseases, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. However, the survey also showed that just 1 in 5 primary care practitioners discuss this lifesaving message with patients. The poll included 2,203…
L’Occitanie invente la cosmétique de demain
Derrière le géant Pierre Fabre, deuxième entreprise mondiale en dermocosmétique, de très nombreuses TPE et PME travaillent dans la région Occitanie pour le marché de la parfumerie-cosmétique. Elles se distinguent notamment par leurs capacités à innover pour fournir des matières premières innovantes à l’industrie. Ces derniers mois, Soline…
Study shows ‘meat-free’ labels more appealing than ingredient lists for plant-based foods
A new study titled, Do ingredients matter? Exploring consumer preference for abstract vs. concrete descriptors of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, has found that British consumers prefer plant-based products labeled with abstract terms like ‘meat-free’ or ‘dairy-free’ over labels that highlight specific ingredients such as soy or chickpeas. Authored by…
Bio-sourcing from byproducts: A comprehensive review of bioactive molecules in Agri-Food Waste (AFW) streams for valorization and sustainable applications
Agri-Food Waste (AFW) valorization represents a transformative approach to addressing global sustainability challenges by converting underutilized biomass into high-value bioactive compounds. This review offers a comprehensive examination of AFW streams-ranging from agricultural residues and post-harvest losses to…
États-Unis : Coup de projecteur sur le plus grand marché mondial du parfum
Le plus grand marché mondial du parfum est en pleine croissance et en pleine mutation. Au-delà du flacon, les marques cherchent à séduire les consommateurs par des innovations cross categories, pointe The Benchmarking Company. Selon Statista, le marché mondial des parfums devrait générer un chiffre d’affaires de 54,6 milliards…
Algues : la collecte en mer, préalable à la valorisation
Sans renoncer à la prévention, des députés prônent la valorisation des algues qui tapissent les côtes bretonnes et antillaises. Participer à la dynamique du marché mondial exige de ramasser en mer les algues, qui se décomposent quelques heures après leur échouage. Agir à la fois sur l’amont et l’aval. Qu’elles soient vertes ou brunes, les…
Plant-based trends: Food innovators champion nutritional value, protein content and protein diversity
As the plant-based space continues to evolve, animal-free food innovators are sharpening their focus on developing label-friendly alternatives that move away from ultra-processing methods, offer products with shorter ingredient lists, and clean up the category in terms of nutrition. According to a 2025 Innova Market Insights survey, 48% of consumers globally…
Regards d’experts
Rencontre avec Yohan Cervi, journaliste, auteur et spécialiste de la parfumerie contemporaine Par Marie-Bénédicte Gauthier Écrivains, journalistes, influenceurs, évaluateurs, collectionneurs… l’interview olfactive des accros au parfum. Spécialiste de la parfumerie contemporaine, journaliste pour Le Point et Nez la revue olfactive, auteur de livres dont Une histoire du Parfum 1880-2020…
Sans gluten : plongée au cœur d’un marché en mutation en réseau Bio
Le marché du sans gluten en France a connu une trajectoire singulière, différente de ses homologues internationaux. Après un démarrage tardif et un essor fulgurant, il traverse aujourd’hui une reprise mesurée, particulièrement dépendante des enseignes bio. Dans un dossier exclusif, Bio Linéaires décrypte en…
Les agriculteurs italiens très inquiets pour l’avenir du chanvre industriel
Avec l’entrée en vigueur le 11 avril dernier du décret « sécurité » du gouvernement italien, c’est toute la filière chanvre ultra-alpine qui retient son souffle. Ni le lobby des associations de chanvre, ni celui des grandes centrales agricoles, ni le soutien des parlementaires de la majorité et de l’opposition ne sont parvenus à faire plier le gouvernement. Le décret qu’il a…
The dye is cast: Industry reacts to FDA’s food colour ban
The Trump Administration’s crackdown on artificial colours has manufacturers split: some gearing up for reformulation; others pushing back hard. Will industry cooperation or confrontation shape the future of food colour? Just days after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Le champignon, nouvel ingrédient “star” des marques de cosmétiques
Dans la forêt, dans la cuisine, et même dans la mode : les champignons sont partout. Ils s’apprêtent même à devenir les nouvelles stars de votre routine beauté. Appréciés pour leurs propriétés nourrissantes et anti-âge, tout comme pour leur naturalité, ils font le bonheur des peaux et des cheveux déshydratés et malmenés par le temps. Certains ne les trouvent pas…
L’excédent agroalimentaire a plongé sous la barre des 5 Md€ en 2024
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) Selon les derniers chiffres publiés par Agreste le 14 mai, l’excédent de la balance commerciale agroalimentaire française a chuté à 4,9 milliards d’euros en 2024, contre 6,5 milliards d’euros un…an plus tôt, soit un recul de 1,6 milliard d’euros. En cause : la baisse ddes exportations de céréales et de vins et spiritueux mais pas…
VTT: Stronger investment and advanced novel food regulation key to Finland’s cellular agriculture ambitions
Cellular agriculture can help Finland transition to a sustainable and profitable food system while giving an opportunity to capture €500 million to €1 billion (US$568 million to US$1.1 billion), according to an analysis conducted by VTT Technical Research Centre (VTT), Natural Resources Institute Finland, and the University of Helsinki. However, integrating…
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