The food industry is witnessing a growing demand for natural ingredients that promote health and sustainability. Synthetic colorants, once widely used to enhance food appearance, face increasing scrutiny due to potential health concerns and environmental impact. This shift has brought seaweed-derived pigments into the spotlight as promising natural alternatives. Extracted from various seaweed species, pigments like chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobiliproteins not only pro

Innovation managers in the dairy and plant-based sectors often face a tough choice: should they prioritize a clean label or maintain the functional performance of their products? Synthetic colorants and separate antioxidant additives can help achieve vibrant colors and extended shelf life, but they add complexity to ingredient lists. Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing these ingredient decks, pushing R&D teams to find simpler, more natural solutions. Recent data points to

Supply chains are under pressure like never before. Trade tensions, climate changes, shifting regulations, and evolving consumer preferences all create challenges for sourcing key ingredients. When the supply chain breaks, innovation plans stall. This reality hits research and development leaders hard, forcing them to rethink how they secure raw materials and develop new products. A recent example from Europe offers a promising way forward. An abandoned industrial site near L

Seaweed and other aquatic foods are gaining attention as powerful tools to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges. As the climate crisis intensifies and food security becomes more fragile, these natural resources offer promising solutions. At COP30 in Brazil, the Global Seaweed Coalition, in collaboration with the UNCTAD, will host panel discussions and workshops to highlight how seaweed can support climate resilience, boost food security, and drive economic growt

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