Recent developments
Lower-carbon ingredients
Upstream inputs decarbonize as Tapì Group adopts Borealis Bornewables polyolefins for eco-friendly synthetic corks. LANXESS reduces product footprints by powering the Botlek site with low-emission electricity and extending ISCC PLUS coverage via mass balance, while introducing Scopeblue variants.
Farming emissions, bioconversion
Field trials with the International Rice Research Institute show a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity in rice without yield loss using alternate wetting, direct seeding, and straw management. Separately, a consortium led by Topsoe advances a CO2-to-food project into a funded second phase, scaling SOEC-to-acetate routes and LCA work.
Portfolio realignment
BASF completes the sale of its Food and Health Performance Ingredients Business to Louis Dreyfus Company, retaining focus on vitamins and carotenoids, while LDC targets plant-based growth.
Capacity and channels
Symrise expands capacity with new chicken powders from Berric, adding a spray-drying tower for EMEA supply and dual sourcing. Distribution broadens as Brenntag extends its exclusive distribution agreement with Lallemand Bio-Ingredients to North America. The EIB backs dairy RDI with a €70 million loan to Sodiaal.
Regulatory and science
Regulatory developments include BENEO securing Thai FDA approval for an exclusive prebiotic claim on Orafti Inulin after CNACT’s review. Clinical data report: in adults with metabolic syndrome, Palatinose led to a lower blood glucose response and higher GLP‑1 and PYY, with a timing-dependent second‑meal effect.
Data and security
Data governance strengthens as IFF attains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification across core functions, streamlining vendor assessments and compliance. Digitalization accelerates with Symrise opening its first global Data & AI Hub in Barcelona to develop analytics-driven solutions for food, beverage, and nutrition customers.