About the author
Anvisha Manral
Anvisha Manral is a senior journalist for Food Ingredients First. She has previously worked in a leading digital newsroom in India and nonprofit communications in the Netherlands. Her coverage at CNS Media spans regulatory changes and consumer trends in F&B. Anvisha holds an MA in Development Studies, and media politics and policymaking remain her key interests.
Anvisha Manral's articles
Community-based food cooperatives help combat food insecurity and improve diet, flags Australian research
Food prices in Australian supermarkets are rising, and as an increasing number of consumers experience food insecurity, new research has found that community food cooperatives can play a crucial role...
Arla Foods Ingredients eyes shelf-stable dairy applications for MFGM as EU opens labeling
With the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration ruling that milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) is not classified as a novel food in the EU, possibilities for incorporating its milk proteins into new...
Confusion over date labels leads to food waste worth US$7B annually, reveals survey
US consumers discard edible food prematurely due to confusion over food date labels amid inflationary pressures and global food insecurity, according to a recent survey. The research, which included...
Sustainable microalgae: Parry Nutraceuticals eyes spirulina’s potential in F&B markets following certification
After a two-year hiatus, India-based microalgae giant Parry Nutraceuticals is re-entering the European market with a fresh import license for its organic spirulina. This development comes as the F&B...
Symrise reports robust growth driven by taste, nutrition, health and pet food categories
Symrise has reported continuous growth in the first nine months of this year, recording a rise of 11.1% in organic sales. The German flavor and fragrance maker expects its organic sales growth for...
SIAL 2024 live: Blue Diamond Growers taps regionality trends with flavored almonds
As snacking habits evolve, dried fruits and nuts are gaining ground as a versatile and nutritional on-the-go option. Blue Diamond Growers, a cooperative representing more than 3,000 growers in...
Chickpeas in focus: Combining dairy and plant-based proteins for hybrid applications
12 Sep 2024 --- With vegetarians and flexitarians looking for ways to optimize their protein intake, innovation to make the macronutrient accessible, nutritious and enjoyable is fiercely...
New plant-based meat alternatives high in salt, flags Food Foundation study
29 Aug 2024 --- While the vast majority of plant-based meat alternatives significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water usage compared to meat, many are considerably more expensive,...
