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Could goat milk transform the infant formula market?

A study, exploring mammal milk's potential as a substitute for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formula, found that goat milk oligosaccharides were the most suitable substitute, closely resembling the structure of HMOs in several ways.

Innovation & Technology Meet the finalists of the 2024 Fi Europe Innovation Awards

Fi Europe has announced the finalists of the Innovation Awards. Find out which companies and organisations made the cut thanks to their efforts to make food and drink products healthier, more sustainable, and more delicious.

Reformulation Could a wine-making byproduct help slash sodium in food?

A study investigated the potential of grape pomace as a novel ingredient for reformulating foods with less salt. The researchers found while the byproduct was successfully incorporated into tomato soup without significantly impacting consumer acceptance, the addition in vegetable juice was less desirable.

Reformulation Cutting salt and fat: How to reformulate without sacrificing taste

As consumers become more health-conscious and regulatory pressures intensify, the industry is increasingly looking at healthy reformulation – and food manufacturers are finding more salt and fat reduction solutions that maintain taste and functionality.

Fi Europe Speaker Interviews

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Clarity and coherence are critical to brand positioning [Interview]

Prepared Foods

Clarity and coherence are critical to brand positioning [Interview]Clarity and coherence are critical to brand positioning [Interview]

byAnthony Fletcher

How the Fi Europe Startup Challenge drives innovation and health forward [Interview]

Startups

How the Fi Europe Startup Challenge drives innovation and health forward [Interview]How the Fi Europe Startup Challenge drives innovation and health forward [Interview]

byAnthony Fletcher

Networking opportunity for future food industry leaders [Interview]

Innovation & Technology

Networking opportunity for future food industry leaders [Interview]Networking opportunity for future food industry leaders [Interview]

byAnthony Fletcher

A guide to unlocking AI-fuelled food innovation [Interview]

FoodTech

A guide to unlocking AI-fuelled food innovation [Interview]A guide to unlocking AI-fuelled food innovation [Interview]

byAnthony Fletcher

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Mitocholine’s technology platform is set to change the way humans age – brain first

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Mitocholine’s technology platform is set to change the way humans age – brain first Mitocholine’s technology platform is set to change the way humans age – brain first

How almonds fuel innovation, balancing health and sustainability

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How almonds fuel innovation, balancing health and sustainability How almonds fuel innovation, balancing health and sustainability

Reports

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Healthy reformulation: Innovations in salt and fat reduction [Report]

Fats & Oils

Healthy reformulation: Innovations in salt and fat reduction [Report]Healthy reformulation: Innovations in salt and fat reduction [Report]

byRik Moors

Making sustainability a reality: From EU regulations to circular product design [e-Mag]

Sustainability

Making sustainability a reality: From EU regulations to circular product design [e-Mag]Making sustainability a reality: From EU regulations to circular product design [e-Mag]

byNiamh Michail

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Additives & Ingredients

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Identifying the right ingredients for functional success [Interview]Identifying the right ingredients for functional success [Interview]

Despite growing market demand, there is a largely untapped market for functional food product launches. Novonesis will speak at this year’s Fi Europe to explain how brands can tap this potential, by hitting the sweet spot of technology, application, health benefits and consumer appeal.

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Rosemary extract delivers versatility and consumer appeal [Interview]Rosemary extract delivers versatility and consumer appeal [Interview]

At this year’s Fi Europe, Syensqo will be exploring the excellent antioxidant properties of rosemary extract, along with its functionality across numerous product categories. Ethically sourced and completely natural, the ingredient also offers consumer appeal.

Startups

How the Fi Europe Startup Challenge drives innovation and health forward [Interview]How the Fi Europe Startup Challenge drives innovation and health forward [Interview]

The Startup Challenge is the place to discover the most innovative ideas and concepts emerging in the food and beverage sector. We spoke with veteran jury member Sandra Einerhand to find out what makes this event so exciting, and why the competition is more important than ever.

Startups

Here are the finalists of the 2024 Fi Europe Startup Challenge Here are the finalists of the 2024 Fi Europe Startup Challenge

Out of 20 finalists, there can only be one winner in each category. Find out which game-changing startups will compete to impress the judges with their innovative ingredients, technologies, and services at Fi Europe this year.

This one-day, in-person only summit takes place the day before Fi Europe 2024 and features speakers from within the industry and beyond, sharing their insights into cutting-edge innovations expected to shape the F&B industry in 5+ years’ time.

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Could goat milk transform the infant formula market?

Dairy

Could goat milk transform the infant formula market?Could goat milk transform the infant formula market?

Clarity and coherence are critical to brand positioning [Interview]

Prepared Foods

Clarity and coherence are critical to brand positioning [Interview]Clarity and coherence are critical to brand positioning [Interview]

From obscurity to opportunity: Putting forgotten plants back on the menu

Sustainability

From obscurity to opportunity: Putting forgotten plants back on the menu From obscurity to opportunity: Putting forgotten plants back on the menu

Shifting economic tides reshape China’s appetite for quality, convenience, and sustainability

Diet & Health

Shifting economic tides reshape China’s appetite for quality, convenience, and sustainability Shifting economic tides reshape China’s appetite for quality, convenience, and sustainability

During this Fi Europe 2023 Women's Networking Breakfast panel discussion, we discuss why empowering, involving, and connecting women in the food system has never been more critical to safeguarding the future of the food.

Fi Europe

Taking place 19 - 21 November in Frankfurt, Food Ingredients Europe has been uniting the world's leading food & beverage suppliers, buyers, R&D experts and production specialists for over 30 years.

Fi Europe Programmes

Women's Networking Breakfast

Empowering Women. Welcoming Everyone.

Fi Europe Startup Challenge

Offering startups targeting the Food and Beverages sector an opportunity to develop their innovative projects.

Sustainability

Women in Food Interview with Ruth Ascencio

Content Spotlight

‘Witnessing companies make progress has been very rewarding’ – Ruth Ascencio [Interview]

No two days are the same for Ruth Ascencio, regional head at Bonsucro. From visiting farmers in sugarcane fields to meeting corporate stakeholders, her work is varied but fuelled by a single theme: creating a sustainable sugarcane supply chain.