All Flavours, colours & sensory articles
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ArticleUnlocking Snack Success in Europe with yeast-based ingredients
The evolution of the European snacks market: from the quest for health to the thirst for flavor experiences. As consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable snack options grows, manufacturers must adapt by using innovative yeast-based ingredient solutions. Biospringer offers a range of solutions to meet these challenges and address ...
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NewsAston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
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NewsOver 100 unreviewed chemicals found in everyday US foods, study reveals
EWG analysis uncovers more than 100 unreviewed chemicals in US food products, raising concerns over FDA oversight and the GRAS loophole.
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NewsStarbucks expands portfolio with high-protein ready-to-drink coffee range
Starbucks launches Coffee & Protein RTD beverages with 22g protein, expanding its functional drinks portfolio as demand grows for nutrient-rich coffee.
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NewsTate & Lyle and Manus launch Yume stevia sweetener brand
New Yume stevia sweetener brand promises scalable sugar reduction, secure supply and strong taste performance for global food and drink manufacturers.
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NewsNUS fermentation breakthrough boosts kombu nutrition and flavour
The new co-fermentation technique boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening commercial opportunities for functional seaweed foods, beverages and next-generation plant-based products worldwide.
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NewsFDA launches BHA food preservative safety re-assessment
US regulator begins comprehensive scientific review of widely used antioxidant preservative, signalling tougher scrutiny of legacy additives and potential future removals from food supply.
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NewsFDA revises artificial colours labelling and approves new natural colour options
The FDA's regulatory change enables no artificial colours claims and expands natural colour approvals, supporting industry shift away from petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.
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News£3m BBSRC and Defra funding to accelerate healthier UK food innovation
New £3 million UK programme will unite bioscience and industry to accelerate healthier, sustainable food products and processing innovations.
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NewsMondelēz opens CoLab Tech R&D accelerator to global snack start-ups
The food giant is searching globally for scalable technologies in climate resilience, performance, functionality and packaging via its CoLab Tech 2026 accelerator programme.
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NewsSingapore team develops two novel methods to enhance carob flavour in chocolate alternatives
Scientists in Singapore have developed two natural processing techniques that significantly improve carob flavour, offering manufacturers a climate-resilient alternative to cocoa.
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NewsAKA Foods secures $17.2 million seed funding to launch world’s first secure AI system for food innovation
AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI platform transforming food product formulation. By combining sensory data, R&D insights and intelligent AI assistants, the system accelerates innovation cycles, supports clean-label reformulation, and helps food companies bring healthier, more sustainable products to market ...
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NewsLancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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NewsGLP-1 users want taste, texture and satiety, Tate & Lyle reports
New Tate & Lyle research reveals how GLP-1 users’ food preferences are shifting and where manufacturers can innovate to meet changing expectations.
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ReportGuide to testing: precision, protection and progress in food manufacturing
Across the global food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. The Guide to testing shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building resilient systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.
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NewsWalmart and Avery Dennison launch RFID-enabled labels to boost food freshness
Walmart and Avery Dennison launch first-to-market RFID labelling in meat, bakery and deli to cut waste, improve freshness and boost efficiency.
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NewsBrazilian team develops cork-based sensor to detect sodium nitrite in drinks
A team in Brazil has created a low-cost cork-based sensor that detects sodium nitrite in drinks, strengthening contaminant monitoring and food safety.
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NewsFDA expands US ground cinnamon recall amid lead contamination concerns
The FDA has widened its US recall of ground cinnamon products after detecting dangerous lead contamination. With several major brands affected, the agency is warning of potential health impacts and urging consumers to discard any listed products immediately.
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NewsCalifornia becomes first US state to ban ultra-processed foods from schools
California has become the first US state to outlaw ultra-processed foods in school meals, setting a precedent that could reshape national nutrition policy.