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Neohedonism: IFF pursues the pursuit of pleasure to shape food & beverage

Flavors & ingredients company IFF is using a proprietary tool to generate insights into how trends like neo-hedonism resonate with current and future consumer needs and aspirations.

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What’s trending in tequila? Ten top trends to watch

From the rise of tequila tourism to the huge potential of agave alternatives, we take a look at ten top tequila trends driving the market forward.

The Bimbo Global Race encapsulates the power of collective action to drive social change. Pic: GettyImages

How running with Grupo Bimbo is fighting global hunger

The Mexican bakery giant is using the power of running to make a global impact, donating over 3 million slices of bread to food banks through its Bimbo Global Race.

Too little choline: A disadvantage in Latin America

Too little choline: A disadvantage in Latin America

A new study reports that “an astonishing majority” of women of childbearing age across eight countries in Latin America do not consume enough choline, a nutrient particularly important for fetal development.

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What's behind the major dairy business shake-ups of 2024?

From Unilever’s ice cream division to Fonterra’s consumer and integrated divisions, some of the global dairy majors have opted to change their organizations. Why?

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Colombia's cocoa sector already embraces sustainable practices, such as agroforestry. Pic: CN

Innovators needed to transform Colombia’s cocoa sector

Nestlé boosts Brazil confectionery production with major investments

CocoaAction Brasil notches up success in developing the country’s cocoa sector

Approximately 95% of Colombia’s cacao exports are classed as ‘Fine Flavour’ by the International Cacao Organisation. Pic: FEDECACAO

With cocoa output in Colombia rising, farmers look for signs of economic progress as well as recognition

NotCo has raised $350m to date and has a valuation of $1.5bn. Picture: NotCo/Businesswire

'We are actively looking at all major animal-protein categories...' NotCo raises $235m in series D to expand its global plant-based meat, dairy empire

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Benexia launches encapsulated oil as latest move in quest to derive added value from chia seeds