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1- ACTUALITES ET ACTEURS – NEWS & STAKEHOLDERS
BCF Life Sciences veut se renforcer avec un projet d’usine aux États-Unis
BCF Life Sciences poursuit son internationalisation. Tourné vers l’export, ce spécialiste de l’extraction d’acides aminés à partir de plumes de volailles, entame une réflexion sur la construction d’une usine aux États-Unis. Dans le même temps, il investit massivement sur son site de Pleucadeuc qui restera son navire amiral. Acteur mondial et…
Gattefossé opens its first North American production site in Texas
The French supplier of ingredients and formulation solutions for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries has inaugurated its first North American manufacturing facility in Lufkin, Texas. This new site complements the group’s existing operations in France and Singapore. Gattefossé is strengthening its global footprint with the grand opening…
Pierre Fabre Révolutionne l’Usage de l’Eau
Saviez-vous que l’industrie cosmétique, souvent perçue comme glamour, est l’une des plus gourmandes en eau ? Dans un monde où chaque goutte compte, l’initiative d’un acteur majeur du secteur, Pierre Fabre, attire l’attention. Basé dans le Tarn, ce géant de la dermo-cosmétique investit massivement pour transformer son usine de Soual en un…
L’expert des microalgues Blue2 prépare une levée de fonds de près de 2 millions d’euros
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés au Journal Des Entreprises) Réutiliser le CO₂ rejeté par les industriels grâce aux microalgues : c’est la promesse de la startup nantaise Blue2. Le projet, dont la version finale est attendue d’ici 2026, vise une production circulaire sans rejet massif de carbone. Pour préparer son développement, elle annonce vouloir…
Astaxanthin for kids’ eyes: AstaReal doubles down on new segment creation post award win
AstaReal will double down on efforts in promoting the use of astaxanthin as a safe and clinically-backed ingredient for supporting kids eye health, following its recent win at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 and positive clinical trial results. The astaxanthin ingredient supplier was crowned winner of the Editors’Award for Infant and Child…
Protéines végétales : de quoi parle-t-on ?
(Vidéo) La demande en protéines végétales est croissante : ses applications sont multiples, et représentent un marché d’avenir.En ce sens, la société Intact, basée à Baule (Loiret), produira dès 2025 de la protéine végétale bas-carbone issue de cultures légumineuses (pois protéagineux et féveroles) de région Centre-Val de Loire…
Turning CO₂ Waste into a Resource: The ICO2NIC Project
The European Union (EU) awarded €14 million to a new EU-funded project, ICO2NIC (Innovative electrochemical CO2 Conversion to Versatile Feedstock), which aims to transform industrial CO2 waste into valuable materials through innovative climate technologies. Launched in January 2025, the project…
Le projet BioImpulse démontre la pertinence des biotechnologies industrielles pour la production d’ingrédients biosourcés et d’une nouvelle génération de colles
Après 6 années de recherche collaborative, le projet BioImpulse confirme la compétitivité des biotechnologies industrielles et ouvre la voie à une nouvelle génération de colles performantes, biosourcées et sans substance préoccupante pour la santé. Un projet collaboratif pour accélérer la chimie verte Initié par Michelin et sa marque ResiCare, le…
Dutch Food Tech Revyve Wins €24M to Bring Yeast Proteins to Scale
When Revyve, a Dutch food tech scale-up, announced it had secured €24 million in Series B funding, the news rippled through the alternative protein and ingredient innovation community. The raise, co-led by the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and Invest-NL, with support from the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), pushes the company’s total…
Alimentation: Greenpeace France demande l’interdiction de l’hexane
Greenpeace France demande l’interdiction dans l’industrie agroalimentaire de l’hexane, un solvant issu de la distillation du pétrole utilisé notamment pour l’extraction des huiles végétales, peu après l’annonce d’une mission parlementaire sur le sujet. Greenpeace France appelle les pouvoirs publics français et européens à prendre leurs…
Lallemand Specialty Cultures se dote d’un nouveau centre de R&D à Rennes
La division ferments alimentaires de Lallemand a inauguré le 15 septembre un nouveau laboratoire de R&D de 400 m² pour développer des solutions à base de micro-organismes répondant aux enjeux de demain. Inauguré, le 15 septembre, le nouveau laboratoire R&D d’application de Lallemand Specialty Cultures, située à Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine), marque…
Revolutionary Project to Create Food From CO2 Gets Green Light for Next Stage
Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, is part of a consortium funded by the Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation that aims to transform CO2 into nutritious food. This revolutionary consortium, which was established in 2023, has progressed the project to its second development…
Seppic lance une gamme d’ingrédients pour animaux de compagnie
La filiale d’Air Liquide Healthcare élargit son portefeuille avec Sepifriend™, une gamme d’ingrédients dédiés à l’hygiène, aux soins et à la supplémentation des animaux de compagnie. La nouvelle offre est composée de 11 ingrédients développés pour répondre aux besoins des formulateurs en matière d’hygiène, de soins et de compléments…
Biodevas Laboratoires lance trois nouveaux produits pour l’élevage afin de s’étendre en France et à l’international
Biodevas Laboratoires, qui propose des solutions visant à réduire le recours aux molécules de synthèse, s’attaque au principal problème sanitaire en élevage laitier, les mammites. Développés avec Sodiaal et l’Inrae, trois nouveaux produits pourraient doper les ventes de la PME sarthoise. En Sarthe, Biodevas Laboratoires œuvre à mettre au…
Biotech company Mevaldi successfully closes funding round with HTGF and ICIG Ventures to scale up breakthrough technology for green chemistry
Dutch biotech company Mevaldi B.V. has closed a funding round with High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and ICIG Ventures, the venture capital unit of International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). This investment will enable Mevaldi to further scale up its breakthrough technology. This is a crucial step towards a circular European…
FDA to dietary supplement industry: How to self regulate and stay compliant
The FDA is enhancing its inspection processes in the dietary supplement industry, focusing on compliance and self-regulation to improve food safety. New initiatives include the use of AI for data analysis and unannounced inspections, along with a push for transparency in ingredient safety. The agency is also considering reforms to the GRAS…
Un géant de l’agroalimentaire qui pèserait plus de 12 milliards d’euros: les coopératives Agrial et Terrena annoncent un projet de « rapprochement stratégique »
Les coopératives agricoles Agrial et Terrena annoncent vouloir s’associer pour créer un géant de l’agroalimentaire, qui regrouperaient des marques comme Breizh Cola et Père Dodu. Regrouper Père Dodu et Breizh Cola, c’est le projet annoncé par les coopératives agricoles Agrial et Terrena, qui pèsent respectivement 7,1 et 5,6 milliards d’euros de…
Esenco rejoint Firmalis et Lavollée
SIDG vient d’acquérir la société française Esenco pour renforce son pôle alimentaire et nutraceutique. Esenco rejoint Firmalis et Lavollée tout en conservant son savoir-faire ainsi que l’engagement de ses cofondateurs qui ont choisi d’investir dans ce partenariat aux côtés de Waterland (groupe européen de capital-investissement) et des managers…
The Protein Brewery Bags $35M from Dutch Govt & Ozempic Maker for Fungi Protein
Dutch fermentation startup The Protein Brewery has raised €30M ($35M) in Series B funding to bring its fungi-derived Fermotein ingredient to market. It’s also closing in on European approval. Breda-based food tech player The Protein Brewery is looking to…
Nxtfood (marque ACCRO), la pépite végétale des Hauts-de-France, lève 49 M€ pour grandir en Europe
Après avoir triplé son chiffre d’affaires en 2024, la start-up annonce une levée record de 49 M€ pour tripler la taille de son site de Vitry-en-Artois (62), créer de nouveaux emplois et affirmer son ambition européenne depuis les Hauts-de-France. Créée en 2019 dans les Hauts-de-France, Nxtfood (ACCRO) développe des…
Metarom : le goût de l’audace – L’interview de Bénédicte Chenuet
Bénédicte Chenuet (SKEMA BS 95), directrice marketing, a succombé aux saveurs de Metarom Group il y a quatre ans. Elle nous explique pourquoi. Qu’est-ce qui a pu pousser Bénédicte Chenuet à rejoindre le secteur agro-alimentaire après près de 18 années dans le secteur des médias et télécommunications ? Le développement à l’international. Sa…
Seaweed food ingredient scaled for functional food reformulation by UK researchers
This breakthrough offers food manufacturers an effective tool to meet health-driven reformulation demands without compromising product appeal. UK – Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s Food Innovation Centre (FIC), in collaboration with seaweed biotech firm BioMara, have successfully scaled Seafibrex, a patent-pending, seaweed…
Bayer : inauguration de son laboratoire dans les domaines des phytomédicaments
Bayer a célébré l’inauguration de son laboratoire dédié à l’innovation dans les domaines des phytomédicaments et des biotiques. ‘ Ce nouveau laboratoire offre à notre équipe de pointe des capacités de prototypage en interne, nous permettant d’innover plus efficacement et plus rapidement. ‘ a déclaré Chloé Picot, responsable du site de…
ARCHIMED acquires Rivadis, a leading player in baby and elderly skincare products
Global private equity healthcare specialist ARCHIMED further expands its presence in the Consumer Health sector with the acquisition of Groupe Laboratoire Rivadis. After more than 50 years developing, manufacturing, and distributing skincare products, Group Laboratoire Rivadis (Rivadis) has longstanding…
Notre membre AFYREN démarre la production en continue de sa première bioraffinerie
Membre de Bioeconomy For Change, AFYREN, société de greentech française spécialisée dans la chimie biosourcée, annonce le lancement de la production en continu de sa première bioraffinerie, AFYREN NEOXY, implantée au cœur du Grand…
Azelis Wins Top Award at FI India 2025 for Sugar-Free Postbiotic Gummies Innovation
Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the top award at FI India 2025’s Innovative Product Showcase Award for its formulation Sugar-Free Postbiotic Gummies. With the winning formulation, customers benefit from Azelis’s deep…
Evonik launches chili pepper-based solution for dairy cows
The innovation will be unveiled at the SPACE 2025 international animal farming exhibition in Rennes, France, from September 16 to 18. EUROPE – Evonik Animal Nutrition has introduced a new plant-based product for ruminants that aims to boost milk production and improve resilience in dairy cows during stressful phases such as early…
Women’s Health: Ironic Biotech Fermented Plant Protein Absorbs Iron Way Better Than Supplements
A new study by Sweden’s Ironic Biotech shows that its precision-fermented heme protein absorbs iron 65 times better than lactoferrin, and at comparable levels to red meat. In a welcome development for the supplement industry and fertility clinics, a new sustainable protein ingredient has been found to exhibit far better iron absorption rates than other…
BioVivo Science to open US$70M botanical extraction, processing facility in Indiana
The site will support industries ranging from food and beverage to dietary supplements, pet nutrition, and personal care, while also serving global supply chains. U.S.A – BioVivo Science has announced the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art botanical extraction and toll processing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, a milestone investment designed…
Soufflet Malt lance une gamme d’ingrédients maltés pour boissons
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) À l’occasion du salon Drinktec, Soufflet Malt a dévoilé sa nouvelle gamme de concentrés maltés pour des boissons sans alcool. Soufflet Malt a annoncé, le 16 septembre, le lancement d’une gamme de concentrés maltés au salon Drinktec 2025, qui a lieu à Munich (Allemagne), du 15 au 19 septembre…
Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation Launches Advanced Germination Technology to Produce Functional Plant-Based Ingredients
Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation Taiwan’s Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation has announced the commercial launch of its new proprietary germination technology. Called the Climate-Controlled Growing Chamber (CCGC) system, the technology is said to provide a consistent, scalable, and efficient source of sprouted…
UMaine mise sur la biomasse pour réduire le coût des médicaments
Une nouvelle étude de l’Université du Maine met en lumière une méthode durable pour produire un ingrédient pharmaceutique essentiel, susceptible de contribuer à la baisse du coût des médicaments. Publiée dans la revue Chem, la recherche décrit un procédé permettant de fabriquer (S)-3-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone (HBL)…
Solar Foods Submits GRAS Notification for Solein Air-Based Protein, Aiming to Receive FDA No Questions Letter
Finland’s Solar Foods has submitted a GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) notification to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), aiming to obtain a no questions letter for its air-based protein, Solein®. The company has submitted a dossier for evaluation, including necessary documentation on the safety of…
Äio Eyes 2025 Cosmetics Launch for Yeast-Based Palm Oil Substitute After Production Milestone
Estonian startup Äio has produced the first tonne of its yeast-derived palm oil alternative and plans to roll out its first cosmetic ingredient by year-end. Taking a big step towards commercialisation, Tallinn-based biotech firm Äio has completed a one-tonne production cycle of its sustainable alternative to tropical fats like palm and coconut oil and…
Avec Puressentiel, Fareva grandit dans les soins naturels
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés au Journal Des Entreprises) Le façonnier Fareva se charge depuis quinze ans de la fabrication et du conditionnement des produits de soins naturels de Puressentiel. Des innovations à base de plantes, qui sont devenues au fil du temps des best-sellers. Cette collaboration bien huilée nourrit la forte croissance de la…
Du menthol durable issu d’un sous-produit de l’industrie papetière
Transformer un résidu en ressource : c’est l’ambition du projet Waste2Menthol, mené par l’Université technique de Cologne (TH Köln). Les chercheurs sont parvenus à produire du menthol durable à partir de l’essence de térébenthine générée lors de la cuisson des fibres de bois dans la fabrication du papier. Valoriser…
Technature mise sur l’IA et l’innovation pour poursuivre son essor
Portée par l’innovation et l’IA, la PME finistérienne Technature, spécialiste des produits cosmétiques à façon, poursuit son essor avec 28 millions d’euros de chiffre d’affaires et une nouvelle usine flambant neuve. De quoi soutenir une croissance exceptionnelle de 80 % sur cinq ans. Depuis son siège de Dirinon (Finistère), la société Technature…
Leaft Foods and Lacto Japan to scale up Rubisco protein for food manufacturing
Pioneering a new protein extracted directly from green leaves, Leaft Foods has partnered with Lacto Japan, a distributor and producer of specialty food ingredients, to accelerate the commercialization of its novel Rubisco Protein Isolate for Japanese food manufacturing. The allergen-free ingredient delivers an amino acid profile « superior to whey protein…
Cellogic de Bio Logica : une gamme biomimétique aux exosomes végétaux
Bio Logica, associe innovation scientifique et naturalité. Inspirée par le biomimétisme, la marque propose des soins contenant plus de 99,5 % d’ingrédients d’origine naturelle, conçus pour reproduire les mécanismes cutanés. Grâce aux exosomes végétaux, sa gamme Cellogic optimise la communication cellulaire et stimule la régénération de la…
Kemin EMEA launches next-gen natural solutions for freshness and flavour
OLESSENCE P Dry and OLESSENCE G Liquid are two sustainable and natural product extensions that Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that aims to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, has launched to expand its OLESSENCE product line. While OLESSENCE G Liquid is…
GNT to showcase plant-based EXBERRY® colors with rainbow concha cookies at IBIE 2025
Derived from ingredients like red potatoes, peppers, carrots, and spirulina, the colors offer a clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes, without compromising on visual impact. USA – GNT, the global leader in natural colors, will showcase its vibrant plant-based EXBERRY® colors at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025 in…
Faba bean protein concentrate replaces animal blood plasma in wet pet food
Beneo reports positive results from its technical trials demonstrating its faba bean protein concentrate can replace spray-dried animal blood plasma (ABP) in wet pet food. Developed for full or partial ABP replacement, the ingredient has « no significant change » in the end product’s weight or texture, offering significant cost savings, according to the…
IFF investit 10 M€ à Grasse pour renforcer son pôle d’ingrédients naturels
Le groupe américain a inauguré l’extension de son site grassois LMR Naturals de 75 % pour accroître sa capacité d’innovation et répondre à la demande croissante en ingrédients durables. Le spécialiste mondial des arômes, parfums, ingrédients alimentaires et biosciences IFF poursuit son ancrage à Grasse. Le groupe a inauguré début…
With New Factory in Sight, Enifer Cleared to Sell Mycoprotein Powder in the US
Finnish food tech startup Enifer has secured self-affirmed GRAS status for its Pekilo mycoprotein ingredient in the US, and will begin operating a large factory in Finland next year. To commercialise a modern version of a 20th-century fungi protein, Finland’s Enifer has been cleared to sell its powdered Pekilo ingredient in the US. The startup has self…
Extraction d’huile de tournesol et colza : Terres Inovia améliore ses connaissances sur les presses à vis
Inventées au siècle dernier, les presses à vis sont la référence pour produire de l’huile de colza et de tournesol. En raison de leur caractère économique et écologique notamment, l’institut mène des recherches pour les améliorer. Les presses à vis ont été inventées au début du XXe siècle et elles restent la référence pour produire de l’huile de colza et de…
Marinova’s brown seaweeed-derived fucoidan ingredient earns EU organic status
Marinova Pty Ltd (Marinova) announced in a recent press release that one of the branded ingredients from their product portfolio called Maritech organic fucoidans, had received an EU organic certification. Maritech organic fucoidans are premium extracts produced from a marine polysaccharide found naturally in brown seaweed.1 The ingredient is utilized in…
Pierre Fabre abandonne son projet de site logistique géant près de Toulouse
Les Laboratoires Pierre Fabre annoncent jeudi 4 septembre 2025 renoncer au projet de construction d’une nouvelle plateforme logistique à Muret (Haute-Garonne), au sud de Toulouse. Petit séisme dans la ville sous-préfecture de la Haute-Garonne. Ce jeudi 4 septembre 2025, en milieu d’après-midi, les laboratoires Pierre Fabre, dont le siège…
dsm-firmenich’s next generation of cheese cultures
dsm-firmenich has launched four new Dairy Safe culture rotations. These all-in-one, label-friendly solutions deliver bioprotection through improved phage robustness as well as greater temperature resistance, controlled eye formation, consistent acidification, and enhanced flavour development for premium semi-hard, hard, and continental-style cheese varieties, the…
Research finds Australian replacement for imported gum
Sap from a tree common in inland areas of Australia has shown promise as a replacement for the widely used, imported food and pharmaceutical ingredient gum Arabic. Food scientist Dr Thomas Hay at The University of Queensland’s School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability tested gum from Acacia cambagei , usually called Gidyea or Marru trees, in…
Un fonds de 300 millions d’euros pour aider les coopératives
La Coopération agricole a annoncé le lancement de Coop Agri, un fonds de 300 millions d’euros destiné à soutenir les coopératives dans leurs besoins d’investissements pour la compétitivité et les transitions énergétiques. » Il y a urgence à investir et moderniser nos outils industriels pour améliorer notre compétitivité « , a martelé le 3 septembre…
Des solutions concrètes pour innover et performer : l’approche Quatrium
Découvrez l’écosystème d’innovation des Hauts-de-France, riche de compétences et diversifié, vecteur d’excellence des filières et générateur de la création entrepreneuriale et d’emplois. Porté par la Région Hauts-de-France et HDFID, cet engagement stratégique se déploie à travers 9 ambitions régionales, façonnant…
Olga récompensée aux Sustainable Food Awards pour son ingrédient végétal LENGOOD
Olga (marques Sojade, Soon) a été primée parmi plusieurs finalistes internationaux par le jury des Sustainable Food Awards pour son innovation dans les ingrédients végétaux : LENGOOD, une poudre de lentille fermentée française. Une distinction qui confirme l’entrée de l’entreprise bretonne sur le marché…
Cocoa alternative promises ‘feel-good factor’ of chocolate
Food innovators are tackling cocoa shortages with cocoa-free chocolate alternatives. Born Maverick’s Betta Choc, made from date seeds and mycelium, promises a one-to-one cocoa replacement—matching taste, mood-boosting compounds, and functionality, while cutting food waste and costs. While the traditional cocoa sector struggles with…
Palm oil alternatives partnership poised to deliver at industrial scale as new facility takes off
Biotech pioneer NoPalm Ingredients and contract research company NIZO Food Research are collaborating to establish NoPalm Ingredients’ first Demonstration Factory at the Food Innovation Campus at NIZO in Ede, the Netherlands. This move means NoPalm Ingredient will run its process for sustainable palm oil alternatives entirely at one location and shift…
Shrimp sector scales up insect protein in Ecuador with aquaculture feed launch
Aquaculture specialist BioMar, French agri-tech company Innovafeed, and retail giant Auchan are rolling out the large-scale use of insect protein in commercial shrimp feed in Ecuador. The stakeholders say it is a turning point for aquaculture. The initiative will see Black Soldier Fly (BSF) meal integrated into BioMar’s Ecuador feed lines, with shrimp…
GreenTech startup Finnish Food Factory raises €10 million for its plant-based diary products
Kouvola-based Finnish Food Factory, a contract manufacturer of alternative plant-based diary products, announced they have secured €10 million. The investment comes from the Taaleri Bioindustry Fund I, an Article 9 fund that looks to support the transition towards more sustainable, plant-based dairy production. « Finnish raw materials…
Protéines végétales : avec le lupin, Terrena s’engage pour développer une culture d’avenir dans le Grand Ouest
De la sélection des semences à la transformation industrielle, en passant par l’accompagnement des producteurs, l’ambition du projet Arsene est de structurer une filière française compétitive, durable et stratégique autour de cette légumineuse. Trois marchés clés sont visés pour son développement : la…
ADM streamlines soy protein operations in US
ADM is consolidating its soy protein production network, with operations at its Illinois, US plant set to close. The move follows the restart of the company’s Decatur East facility, which will now play a central role in ADM’s protein strategy alongside other assets across its global network. The company says the changes are part of a wider portfolio…
Alimentation : un laboratoire produit du lait de vache… sans vache
(Vidéo) Au Canada, un laboratoire a mis au point une technique pour reproduire le lait de vache quasiment à l’identique. Une trouvaille qui pourrait à la fois permettre de réduire la production de méthane et d’aller dans le sens du bien-être animal. À première vue, dans notre verre, tout laisse à penser à du lait de vache : même couleur, même texture…
IFF va ouvrir un labo de bioprospection dans la forêt atlantique brésilienne
Le fabricant d’arômes, parfums et ingrédients alimentaires, s’associe à Reservas Votorantim — la division économie verte du groupe d’investissement brésilien Votorantim — pour la conduite d’opérations de recherche et de bioprospection à Legado das Águas, la plus grande réserve privée de la forêt atlantique brésilienne. Cet accord prévoit…
Tetra Pak inaugure un nouveau centre de R&D et accélère dans la New Food
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) Tetra Pak ouvre un centre dédié à la fermentation pour soutenir start-ups et grands groupes dans le développement de nouvelles alternatives alimentaires. Tetra Pak a ouvert en juin un nouveau Centre de Développement des Technologies Alimentaires à Karlshamn, en Suède. Cette…
Cémoi lance un plan d’investissement de 40 M€ sur 3 ans – RIA – L’actualité de l’industrie agroalimentaire
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à RIA) Le chocolatier français Cémoi veut renforcer sa position de leader européen du chocolat MDD. Il entend développer et moderniser ses outils industriels pour répondre à la demande. En pleine hausse des cours du cacao, Cémoi a décidé de réagir fort. Fin juillet, le chocolatier français, qui appartient au belge…
UK’s largest bioethanol plant to close, hitting CO2 and feed supplies
Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed it will shut down Vivergo, its bioethanol and animal feed production facility in Hull, by 31 August 2025, citing a lack of government support and regulatory certainty. Vivergo is the UK’s largest bioethanol plant and the countrys single biggest wheat intake point, processing over one million tons of…
Scientists identify eight emerging allergens linked to anaphylaxis risk
Researchers have identified eight allergenic foods not currently subject to mandatory labeling in the EU that are frequently involved in anaphylaxis cases. They recommend four of these — goat’s and sheep’s milk, buckwheat, peas-lentil, and pine nut — for inclusion on the EU’s list of regulated allergens due to their severity, recurrence, and potential for…
Royal Avebe strengthens market position with Solan acquisition
Royal Avebe has acquired Solan, a leading producer of potato flakes and granules. The acquisition agreement, signed earlier this week, signals an expansion of Royal Avebe’s product portfolio with flakes and granules. The acquisition aligns with Avebe’s strategic goals of accelerating growth and strengthening market presence. « We are excited to…
Barry Callebaut: Exploring cell culture as a « valuable complement » to traditional cocoa
Barry Callebaut has partnered with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland, to explore cocoa cell culture technology to create an alternative source of cocoa, develop unique chocolate flavor profiles, and further diversify the company’s cocoa portfolio. The Swiss supplier believes this technique can potentially strengthen supply…
Mitigating cocoa challenges: Nestlé develops new method that uses 30% more cocoa fruit
Nestlé has developed a patented technique that uses up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit to make chocolate, aiming to reduce waste and increase value for cocoa farmers. The method is currently at the pilot stage. Traditional chocolate production uses only cocoa beans, while much of the fruit — including pulp, placenta, and pod husk — goes unused…
La CJUE confirme l’annulation de la classification ‘cancérogène’ du dioxyde de titane – Actus
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés à Cosmetobs) Le 1er août 2025, la Cour de Justice de l’Union Européenne a confirmé l’arrêt du Tribunal de 2022 et l’annulation de la classification du dioxyde de titane sous certaines formes de poudre comme substance cancérogène. Pour rappel, en 2016, l’Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de…
2- TECHNOLOGIES D’EXTRACTION ET DE PURIFICATION – EXTRACTION & PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Extraction, purification of bioactive trans -resveratrol from grape pomace as factory waste, and enhancement of bioavailability through encapsulation technology
Trans-Resveratrol is a key phenolic compound with known health benefits but suffers from low bioavailability and instability. Its encapsulation is challenging due to its polarity. In this study, trans-resveratrol was isolated, purified, and structurally characterized from grape pomace, a wine industry by-product, using LC-MS/MS…
Extraction of phenolic compounds from cashew nut shell waste by microwave assisted method and appraisal of certain properties of shell extract
This work aimed to optimize the process of microwave assisted extraction (MAE) of phenolic compounds from cashew nut shell (CNS) wastes using water and ethanol. In this study, the effect of extractants (ethanol/water) ratio, temperature, extraction time and its effects on the process of extraction and properties of CNS extract…
Extraction and purification, structural characteristics, biological activities, applications, and quality control of Aloe vera polysaccharides: A review
Aloe vera is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the lily family, and is widely utilised in traditional Chinese medicine and the beauty industry throughout the world. The primary active components extracted from this genus are polysaccharides, which have demonstrated significant pharmacological activities both…
Biotechnological approaches to improve indigo production
One of the plant’s secondary metabolites, with great economic importance for humans is indican, which is the precursor of indigo. Biotechnology provides methods to improve the production of this dye. Indican (C_14H_17NO_6) is a plant-derived secondary metabolite found in species like Indigofera tinctoria and…
Protein extraction from Buckwheat, Chondrus crispus, and Spelt and assessment of nutritional benefits and limitations in vitro
Plant protein consumption has increased globally but concerns exist regarding their ability to provide sufficient amino acids to consumers. Extraction methods that can separate protein from anti-nutritional factors have potential to increase the nutritional value of this biomass. Few studies concerning analysis of the amino acid…
Starch extraction from Indian brown teff (Eragrostis tef): a comparative study of isolation methods and physicochemical properties
This study evaluates the isolation of Indian brown teff starch using four extraction methods: 0.25% and 0.50% sodium hydroxide (NaOH), 0.1% sodium metabisulphite (Na₂S₂O₅), 0.1% citric acid (CA), and distilled water (DW). Among the methods, 0.50% NaOH achieved the highest starch purity (95.45%) and yield (51.75%)…
Eco-efficient extraction of daidzein and genistein from soybean meal: Integrating enzymatic hydrolysis and HIUS-PLE
Isoflavones are a subclass of flavonoids with diverse biological activities, and their aglycone forms, daidzein and genistein, are targeted due to their higher bioavailability and bioaccessibility. This study applied high-intensity ultrasound-assisted pressurized liquid extraction (HIUS-PLE), optimized by a Box–Behnken design…
Ultrasound-Assisted Eutectic Solvent-Based Process Intensification for Sustainable Recovery of Oleuropein from Olive Leaves
Olive leaves, a significant source of agri-food waste, can be valorized as feedstock in biorefineries due to their high content of antioxidant compounds, mainly polyphenols. This study aims to valorize olive leaves through an efficient solid/liquid extraction of oleuropein, its main polyphenol, using green solvents and advanced…
Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable By-Products for Protein Extraction and their Functional Applications in Food and Non-Food Sectors
The fruit and vegetable processing sector generates substantial quantities of underutilized by-products, creating both economic losses and environmental challenges. Addressing these issues requires innovative strategies for converting these byproducts into valuable resources. This review explores the potential for…
Approaches to Extracting Bioactive Compounds from Bark of Various Plants: A Brief Review
In recent years, focus has been directed toward studying lignocellulosic matter, such as forestry by-products, due to their high therapeutic potential offered by various bioactive compounds, mainly phenolic compounds. To obtain extracts rich in these phytochemicals, suitable extraction methods must be employed, and a…
Research on Spent Coffee Grounds: From Oil Extraction to its Potential Application in Cosmetics
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, generating significant amounts of waste, including spent coffee grounds (SCG). SCG contains valuable compounds, particularly oil, which constitutes 10–20% of its composition, depending on the plant species. This study developed an optimized method for…
Extraction of Marine Bioactive Compounds from Seaweed: Coupling Environmental Concerns and High Yields
This review examines recent advances in the extraction of valuable compounds from seaweed biomass, focusing on practical feasibility and environmental sustainability. There is a growing importance of seaweed biomass in terms of the study and acknowledgment of its untapped biotechnological potential (multiple…
Chemical characterization and safety assessment of black truffle ( tuber melanosporum ) leftovers extracts obtained through non-conventional extraction techniques
Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) (BT) is a gourmet fungus rich in bioactive compounds. Its high price in food market often causes that most of the harvest has to be wasted regardless of minor flaws or harms in the raw BT, leading to an important amount of underutilized leftovers. This work tackles a chemical upcycling of…
Enhancing lupin protein extraction and functionality through defatting: Impact of different solvents
This study evaluated GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) solvents—ethyl acetate, ethanol, supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂), and scCO₂ followed by gas-expanded ethanol (scCO₂ + GLX)—for defatting lupin flour before protein extraction, compared to hexane-defatted and non-defatted flours (control). Ethanol, ethyl acetate…
Green ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from the brown alga Ericaria amentacea using natural deep eutectic solvent: process optimization by response surface methodology
Ericaria amentacea (formerly Cystoseira stricta ), a brown macroalga, is a promising marine resource rich in phenolic compounds with potent antioxidant properties. For the first time in this study, an efficient extraction process was developed using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and green solvent. A natural deep…
Novel Frontier of arrowroot starch: Extraction, modification, characterization and application in food industry
Abstract Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) starch, a versatile carbohydrate source with high amylose content and unique functional properties, holds significant potential in food and non‐food industries. This study highlights advancements in the extraction, characterization, modification, and applications of arrowroot…
Optimization of Extraction and Quality Assessment Based on Physicochemical Properties of Carrageenan from Red Algae (Kappaphycus alvarezii) Origin of South Sulawesi Indonesia: A Recent Study
One of the compounds that can be developed as raw material for drugs or excipients is carrageenan which can be obtained from the red algae Kappaphycus alvarezii. This species of red algae was chosen as the object of research because in addition to its high carrageenan content, this species is easily found in the waters of South Sulawesi Indonesia. This research…
Optimization of Green Solvent-Based Extraction to Improve Lutein Recovery from Dunaliella tertiolecta Targeting Nutraceutical Applications
The sustainable utilization of marine bioresources has emerged as a promising strategy to develop high-value products for nutraceutical and biotechnological applications, offering an alternative to conventional petroleum-based industries. However, their industrial application remains limited by inefficient extraction processes…
Optimising green extraction of microbial astaxanthin: Breakthroughs in cell disruption and sustainable production from Haematococcus lacustris
Astaxanthin (AXT) is a potent natural antioxidant that quenches singlet oxygen and scavenges free radicals, thereby reducing oxidative damage and contributing to disease prevention. AXT offers a broad range of industrial applications, attracting significant research interest. However, industrial-scale production is…
Une étude explore les possibilités offertes par les algues
La Commission européenne s’est récemment intéressée aux algues, leurs différentes propriétés et les utilisations que l’on pourrait en tirer. L’étude réalisée a montré comment développer une industrie à part entière, entièrement dédiée. Contexte Face aux enjeux environnementaux et climatiques, l’exécutif…
Eco-friendly Process Optimisation of Natural Dye Extraction from Spent Coffee Grounds Using Response Surface Methodology
Spent Coffee Grounds (SCGs) represent an abundant and underutilised biomass with great potential as a source of natural dyes for the textile industry. This study investigates the optimisation of the extraction process to maximise dye yield from SCGs. Various extraction parameters, including temperature, extraction time…
Extraction and characterization of plant‐based proteins from agro‐processing by‐products—A review
Abstract Increase in life style related diseases and occurrence of pandemic made consumers highly aware of the close association of nutrition with health. Agro industrial processing, a sunrise sector focuses on effective utilisation of plant produce by adding value. Processing generates large quantity of waste which is usually…
Advances in Dry Fractionation Techniques for Fiber Enrichment
Increasing rates of lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes, gut issues, and certain cancers have molded consumer preferences towards high dietary fiber (DF) diets. DF provides numerous health benefits, such as improved digestion, regulated blood sugar levels, and reduced risk of chronic…
Method for isolating plant-derived exosome, exosome isolated thereby, and cosmetic use thereof
The present disclosure provides an exosome isolation method that can increase exosome isolation efficiency, and a cosmetic composition containing exosomes with improved anti-wrinkle, cell proliferation, wound healing, or whitening effects. The present disclosure provides a method for extracting plant-derived exosomes, the…
Green extraction using natural deep eutectic solvents for the recovery of proteins from sunflower meal
Sunflower meal (SM) is a promising source of plant-based protein, yet traditional alkaline extraction often leads to protein denaturation and limited functional performance. This study investigated the use of natural deep eutectic solvents (DES), specifically choline chloride:glycerol (ChCl:Gly) and choline chloride…
Optimization of astaxanthin extraction from red (Gracilaria corticata) and brown (Sargassum polycystum) macroalgae through ultrasonication and microwave processing
This study aimed at optimizing the extraction of astaxanthin (ASX) by microwave- and ultrasound-assisted methods through an organic solvent (a mixture of ethanol and ethyl acetate), a green solvent (a microemulsion (MEL) of tributyloctylphosphonium bromide ionic liquid in water), and a vegetable oil…
Recent Trends and Technological Interventions in Extractions, Isolation, and Utilization of Anthocyanins from Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa L. Linne Malvaceae)
Purpose of Study Roselle contains a rich source of anthocyanin, that are well-known for their health-promoting properties and are used as functional food ingredients that significantly impact the prevention of numerous illnesses. It has a high potential in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry but their application has been…
Microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvent extraction and quantification of six bioactive compounds from Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. Leaves
Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. leaves (VVLL), a renewable forest resource abundant in active compounds, have not been well utilized. This study employed microwave-assisted natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) to efficiently extract the total flavonoids from VVLL. Among various combinations, the choline chloride-lactic…
Innovative microwave-assisted extraction with biobased solvents to enhance the recovery of bioactive extractable and non-extractable polyphenols from lemon peels
This study develops, for the first time, a sustainable method to extract extractable (EPPs) and non-extractable polyphenols (NEPs) from lemon peels using microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) with biobased solvents. A simplex-centroid design optimized EPPs extraction using γ-valerolactone (GVL), ethyl acetate (EtAc), and…
Chemical Free Extraction of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Produced from Pilot-scale Haloferax mediterranei Fermentation of Glycerol Waste
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable polymers with great mechanical and thermal properties, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Despite their advantages, the widespread adoption of PHAs is hindered by the high cost of feedstock in PHA production and downstream separation and…
The hidden dimension of oil extraction using green solvents on the physicochemical and structural properties of crude oil and defatted meals
Green solvents offer promising alternatives to n-hexane for sustainable vegetable oil extraction. This study evaluated ethanol, isopropanol, acetone, and ethyl acetate for extracting oils from avocado pulp (AP), rice bran (RB), and soybean flakes (SF), focusing on oil quality and defatted meal properties. Obtained by…
Optimization of process for extraction of flavonoids from buckwheat husk using polyol-based deep eutectic solvents and their bioactivity evaluation and component identification
This study aimed to develop an eco-friendly deep eutectic solvent (DES) system for efficient extraction of flavonoids from buckwheat husk (BHF) and evaluate their bioactivity and composition. A choline chloride/ethylene glycol (ChCl/TEG) DES was selected and optimized via response surface methodology…
Effect of Ultrasound on Extraction Efficiency and Functional Properties of Acacia Seeds Protein Concentrates
Acacia is an Australian-Aboriginal underutilized legume that contains high protein content (18%-35%). However, the commercial use of the seed’s protein is limited due to minimum protein yield and low techno-functional properties. This research investigated the effect of ultrasound on protein yield and functionality of …
Ultrasound-assisted Extraction of Flavonoids From Lycium barbarum L. using Gemini Ionic Liquid-based Deep Eutectic Solvents
The extraction of bioactive compounds from natural plants has received considerable attention, with deep eutectic solvents (DESs) being considered as a novel kind of green solvent in the extraction processes. To extract bioactive ingredients from natural plants, a series of DESs was synthesized by combining a newly…
Upcycling Walnut Green Husk: Polyphenol-Rich Extracts from Traditional vs. Organic Crops for Spray-Dried Vegan Additive Development
This study explores the valorization of walnut green husk, an agro-industrial by-product, through ultrasound-assisted extraction to obtain polyphenol-rich extracts with antioxidant properties. The extracts demonstrated non-cytotoxicity, regardless of the presence of pesticides, antibiotics, or the type of crop. Notably, organic…
Recent advancements in citrus by‐product utilization for sustainable food production
Abstract The upcycling of citrus by‐products shows significant potential to combat food waste and create sustainable products for food and nonfood applications. With an annual global production of approximately 124 million tons, citrus fruit processing generates nearly 50% waste, mainly comprising peels, seeds, and…
Box-Behnken Design Optimization of Green Extraction from Tomato Aerial Parts and Axillary Shoots for Enhanced Recovery of Rutin and Complementary Bioactive Compounds
Tomato aerial parts and axillary shoots represent underutilized agricultural residues with promising phytochemical potential. Despite the recognized antioxidant capacity of rutin, current literature lacks optimized, comparative studies on its extraction from distinct tomato vegetative components. This study…
High-Value Bioactive Molecules Extracted from Microalgae
Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic organisms with considerable genetic diversity and remarkable metabolic capacity, positioning them as sustainable cellular biorefineries. They can be cultivated in open or closed systems, influenced by physical and chemical variables such as light, temperature, and nutrient…
A Comparative Study on Novel-Assisted Extraction Techniques for Retrieving Protein from Moringa oleifera Seeds
Moringa oleifera seeds are rich in protein, yet their potential as plant-based protein in food remains underutilized. This study evaluated the extraction efficiency, composition, and techno-functional properties of moringa seed protein isolate (MSPI) using enzyme-assisted (EAE), ultrasonic-assisted (UAE), and…
Method for obtaining phytosterols and/or tocopherols from residue of a distillation of the esters of vegetable oils, preferably from distillation residue from a transesterification of vegetable oils
(Machine translation) The invention relates to a process for the extraction and purification of phytosterols and/or tocopherols from distillation residues from the transesterification of vegetable oils, in particular from the production of vegetable oil-based fatty acid methyl esters for biodiesel (FAME), comprising a first…
Method for extracting plant-derived exosome, exosome isolated thereby, and cosmetic use thereof
The present invention provides an exosome separation method that can increase exosome separation efficiency and obtain highly stable exosomes, and a cosmetic composition containing exosomes with improved anti-wrinkle, cell growth, anti-inflammatory, or anti-aging effects. The present invention provides a…
Optimization of ultrasonic extraction and physicochemical characterization of starch from Phalaris canariensis L. seeds
Ultrasonic extraction has emerged as an effective technique for producing modified starches. This study investigates the use of ultrasound to improve the functional properties of canary starch for industrial applications. The efficiency of combining ultrasound with alkaline treatment for extracting canary starch was…
« Notre filière est le deuxième contributeur à la balance commerciale française »
… Et entend bien le rester, c’est le message porté par Marc-Antoine Jamet, président du pôle de compétitivité Cosmetic Valley, qui a fait étape à Grasse dans le cadre de son Tour de France. L’écosystème adhère. Marc-Antoine Jamet, président de Cosmetic Valley, aura insité, chiffres à l’appui : « La filière parfumerie-cosmétique est un atout…
Beyond beta-glucans: the importance of bioactive compounds in functional mushroom ingredients
In what’s been referred to as the « shroom boom, » the functional mushroom category has exploded in global popularity in recent years. Initially driven by traditional use and social media virality, the momentum has gained exponential scientific backing and B2B industry recognition. Product developers are continuously creating new products containing…
Enzymes offer a needed boost in bakers’ battle against rising ingredient costs
The versatility of enzymes allows bakers to reduce or replace many costly ingredients such as eggs, cocoa and vital wheat gluten. Bakers today are fending off high ingredient prices left and right. Whether it’s due to increased tariffs or market volatility brought on by disease, severe weather or political conflict, the cost of…
Natural astaxanthin sector gathers momentum with fresh entrants
Natural astaxanthin commands a premium price, due to the slow growth of producing organisms, cultivation difficulties, and costly extraction processes. New entrants are now working to change that. Italian startup Asteasier, spun out of the University of Verona, has evolved from an EU-funded research consortium into a commercial venture with its…
Recent Advances on Seaweed-Derived Pigments for FoodApplication and Current Legal Framework
The increasing demand for natural and health-promoting food ingredients has spotlighted seaweed-derived pigments as promising alternatives to synthetic colorants. This review explores the potential of chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobiliproteins extracted from various seaweed species for use in the food industry…
Yerba Mate: The next big weight management ingredient?
Yerba Mate, the traditional South American tea, is gaining serious traction—especially online, where it is been being highlighted for its potential weight loss benefits. According to Signals data, consumer interest in Yerba Mate has surged in 2025, with search…
Clean Labelled Food Additives Market to Reach USD 84.2 Billion by 2035, Growing at 5.8% CAGR
The clean labelled food additives market is growing steadily as consumers increasingly demand natural, transparent, and minimally processed ingredients in food and beverages. The clean labelled food additives market is rapidly evolving, poised to grow from a valuation of USD 47.9 billion in 2025 to an estimated USD…
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications, reshaping food safety oversight
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to overhaul the system that governs how food and feed ingredients are recognized as safe, with a proposed rule that would make submissions of ‘generally recognized as safe’ (GRAS) notices mandatory. The change, added on 4 September to the FDA’s Unified Agenda under docket RIN 0910…
Botanical Extracts Market
The botanical extracts market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.7 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% over the forecast period. Analysis of regional growth imbalance shows clear variations in expansion patterns between Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America…
Acides aminés : quel impact des taxes antidumping pour la nutrition animale européenne ?
(Article complet réservé aux abonnés au Petit Meunier – La dépêche) Les taxes antidumping, mises en place par l’Union européenne sur certains nutriments comme la lysine, la valine et le chlorure de choline, ont surtout comme impact de redonner de l’air à leurs producteurs européens sans plomber les livres de compte des fabricants d’aliments…
Interest in egg replacers ramps up
SAmid egg ingredient prices that flip-flop from soaring to diving, food companies have sought alternatives for years. Plant protein innovations and technological advancements continue to offer new solutions. A dozen eggs on nest runs were selling for $1.34 to $1.48 on Aug. 15, which was down from $2.38 a year ago but up…
Un latex sans allergie ? Le Guayule révolutionnerait-il le caoutchouc?
Connaissez-vous le Guayule ? cet petit arbuste mexicain, fournit un latex naturel autorisé depuis 2008 par la FDA (Food and Drug Administration) pour les dispositifs médicaux dits “sans latex”. Cette reconnaissance repose sur son absence d’allergénicité évoquée dans plusieurs études . En France, sa culture reste encore…
Brewer’s Yeast Market
Brewer’s Yeast Market Forecast and Outlook 2025 to 2035 The brewer’s yeast market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.3 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over the forecast period.The market is expected to add an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 2.4…
De-risking cocoa: The chocolate giants leaning into novel technologies
Chocolate makers are racing to secure the future of cocoa amid climate threats and disease outbreaks. From lab-grown cocoa and gene editing to cocoa-free alternatives, major players like Lindt, Barry Callebaut, Mars, Mondelēz, Cargill, and Nestlé are exploring innovative technologies to de-risk supply chains and meet growing demand…
Registrar Corp expert: How MAHA food regulation policies are reshaping the US food industry
The US regulatory F&B landscape is tightening up as Robert Kennedy Jr.’s policies crack down on synthetic food dyes, additives, artificial colorings, and more. Food companies are responding to tougher regulations governing ingredient formulations and making pledges to eliminate certain ingredients as part of the « Make America Healthy Again » initiative…
WUR study shows oil palm is the most land-efficient crop despite higher emissions
Palm oil, one of the world’s most traded vegetable oils, has been a controversial food ingredient due to its links with deforestation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, a new study by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) reveals that it significantly outperforms both soybean and rapeseed oils across critical sustainability…
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