All articles by Vemula Pravalika

Vemula Pravalika

Fi Europe gears up for its best edition yet

The unmissable ingredients show returns to Frankfurt with additional features.

Fi Europe gears up for its best edition yet

The unmissable ingredients show returns to Frankfurt with additional features.

Harnessing heterogeneity: the ingredients for success in Southeast Asia

Rose Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director – ASEAN, Informa Markets

Fi Europe Startup Challenge: Time to take centre stage

Entries for the Fi Europe Startup Challenge are now open with a submission deadline of 6 September.

Fi Europe Innovation Awards unveils four new categories

Entries have opened for the food ingredient industry’s most prestigious awards, with nine accolades for the taking and a submission deadline of 6 September.

Unlock new opportunities: Registrations open for Vitafoods Asia 2024

ASEAN’s premier event for the nutraceutical functional food and beverages, and dietary supplement industries returns Bangkok this September

How to Reduce Water Waste in Agriculture

Between climate change, drought and the threat of food insecurity, it makes sense that water stewardship should be a major focus for the agrifood sector. But beyond the headline worries, what will this new reality look like in practice? How can technology help? And to what extent is collaboration important to ensure that every every watershed user gains from the turn to sustainability. Andrea Valentino tackles all these questions, getting help from Adrian Sym of the Alliance for Water Stewardship and Alfredo Zein of Danone.

Is Lab-Grown Meat Safe?

Cultivated or lab-grown meat has divided opinion since it was introduced in the 2010s. Champions say it can make food systems more sustainable, ethical and equitable. Critics aren’t so sure. What is clear is that if this foodstuff is to reach markets outside of Singapore and the United States, more information on safety, and deeper regulator understanding, is needed. Dan Cave speaks to Good Food Institute Europe’s Seth Roberts, and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ Masami Takeuchi, to find out more.

Quality Plant and Marine Oils

Discover the essence of excellence with De Wit Specialty Oils. From a diverse array of specialty oils, they offer premium blends rich in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), including Omega-3 (ALA, SA, EPA & DHA) and Omega-6 (GLA), sourced from both plant and marine origin. Their products are the cornerstone of nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and functional foods, delivering unparalleled quality and versatility for your business needs.

Sustainability and Olive Oil

Olive oil production has long enjoyed a reputation for sustainability – but that hardly means industry insiders have nothing to do. From an ingredients perspective, meanwhile, can more sustainable practices help protect a range of plants and animals? Andrea Valentino explores, talking to some of the biggest names in the sector, and exploring some practical examples of how the oil industry is going green.