Monthly archives: May 2023

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Sober curious

Product Development for the Sober Curious Mindful Consumer

The sober curious movement has been in existence, depending on who you ask, for the last five to ten years. It is a term coined by author, Ruby Warrington, that describes an individual’s active reflection of their alcohol consumption habits, and their mindful approach to how and when they choose […]

Cellulose Alternatives

ACTION CALL: F23/128/1 Cellulose Alternatives

Challenge: Identify alternative bulking agents to Microcrystalline Cellulose Client: Global FMCG manufacturer Background: Microcrystalline Cellulose is used as a ‘bulking agent’ and flavour carrier. The client is looking to drive its development, innovation, cost and sustainability agenda through considering ingredients and technologies which could be employed as microcrystalline cellulose alternatives. It is […]

Dried Fruit

ACTION CALL: F23/121/1 Osmotic drying of fruit

Challenge: Identify technologies and capability for the osmotic drying of fruit Client: Global agricultural producer Background: Osmotic dehydration is a novel process by which fruits can be dried, either whole or sliced, by being submerged in sugar or salt aqueous solutions of high osmotic pressure. This process is non-thermal and is considered […]