Food Ingredients & Food Science - Additives, Flavours, Starch

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Latin America's food system needs 'biological transformation', says expert

Latin America's food system requires "a biological transformation" in order to become more sustainable, embracing both biotechnology and digitalization as well as traditional farming practices and native foods, according to one expert.

Brazilians' need to disconnect is driving premium beverage growth, says Euromonitor

Brazilian consumers are embracing JOMO - the joy of missing out – and this is helping premium beverage brands find their mojo. "Consumers want to disconnect... and this is impacting the brands they consume," says one analyst.

Brazil increases provisions for additives and aids in fish products

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has updated the food additives and processing aids allowed in fish and fish products, increasing the number of provisions from 11 to 702.

Nutrition and Agtech investments in Brazil focus on alternative proteins

As the AgFood landscape sees a move away from animal protein, we asked Francisco Jardim, Co-Founder, SP Ventures what consumers are seeking from the meat and dairy alternative markets and how this is impacting investments in alternative protein sources.

WWF pushes for sustainable palm oil as food firms ‘fall short’ on commitments

Big food companies are lagging on their commitments to eliminate the environmental damage being caused by the palm oil supply chain, according to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).