月度归档： 2026 年 5 月

British ingredient supplier Tate & Lyle has confirmed that it is in talks with its US rival, Ingredion, over a potential takeover valued at £2.74 billion (US$3.7 billion). 

Agribusiness giant Bunge has inaugurated a soy protein concentrate facility in Morristown, Indiana, its first such US facility in more than 40 years and now the largest of its kind in the country. The plant is dedicated exclusively to food-grade production and positions Bunge to expand its supply of plant protein ingredients to food manufacturers across North America and beyond.

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has opened a Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar, which is designed to push the boundaries of fragrance creation, combining science and creativity directly at the source.

Italian health food company Valsoia is launching KEF Valsoia, a 100% plant-based drinkable kefir alternative it says is the first of its kind on the Italian market, alongside a new plant-based skyr-style product. Both were previewed at TuttoFood Milano this month.

Researchers at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that may help to explain why older people experience worse outcomes from breast cancer. The study in different mouse breast cancer models and in human breast cancers implicates RAGE (receptor for advanced glycation end-products), a cell surface receptor that amplifies inflammatory signaling, and which also becomes increasingly active with metastatic progression. The study findings in addition suggested that inhibiting RAGE may offer a well-tolerated adjunctive breast cancer therapy in older patients.

May 2026, London: Every year on 20 May, the world observes World Bee Day to recognize the role of bees and oth…

Así Fragrances has hit the market with a collection of over 50 personal and home fragrance products. The range highlights premium luxury-inspired scents starting at US$39.

UK plant-based brand THIS is taking an unconventional approach to promoting its new Fillet Steak, hosting a one-day pop-up tattoo parlour in London on 16 May in partnership with Kentish Town studio Flamin’ Eight.

Vive Crop Protection has announced he launch of Averland® SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing nematodes in potatoes, onions, and other high-value crops.