Charles Ross Expands Operations in China
The equipment company added 30,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space and increased staffing at its facility in Wuxi, China.
Preparing for FDA's Review of Animal Food Ingredients
Hundreds of animal food ingredients listed in AAFCO's Official Publication are facing new scrutiny from FDA.
New Omega-3 Powders Ready for Tableting
Could omega-3 tablets mean the end of fishy burps?
Probiotic L. reuteri May Increase Insulin Secretion
Results of a new study could have implications for people suffering from glucose intolerance or type 2 diabetes.
Will Hemp CBD Be a Drug or a Dietary Supplement Ingredient?
If an FDA investigational new drug (IND) application for hemp CBD is accepted, some industry experts fear the door could close on CBD ever reaching legal acceptance as a food or dietary supplement ingredient.
Banana Flour Is the Latest Gluten-Free Flour Option
Banana flour arrives on the gluten-free scene.
Wellmune May Support Post-Exercise Immune Health in Non-Athletes
A new study suggests it’s not just marathoners who may experience a immune bounce from the beta glucan ingredient after working out.
Is Algal Protein Poised to Grow?
Algal proteins may be the next generation of algae-based ingredients.
Going Non-PHO with Ingredient Encapsulation
What are some challenges in switching to non-PHO coating systems for ingredient encapsulation?
Nestlé Online Program Aims to Improve Hospital Care through Nutrition
Nestlé Health Science launches ENact to promote nutrition-focused quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
Rainforest Alliance Hits Milestone toward Sustainable Coconut Oil Production
Three hundred farmers in the Philippines now produce copra that meets the standards of the Sustainable Agricultural Network.
Fish Oil Omega-3s May Increase Muscle Mass in Healthy Older Adults
A new study suggests fish oil-derived omega-3 supplements may help fight the effects of sarcopenia.
Ganeden and Sensus America Form Probiotic-Fiber Alliance
The strategic alliance will bring together Fructalose SF75 and Ganeden BC30 to create the new Fructalose PRO.
Gluten Confusion Rampant among American Consumers
Fifty-four percent of Americans define gluten incorrectly or are unsure what it is, according to a new survey.
Which Natural Colors Should FDA Approve Next?
Coloring experts reveal some of the natural colorants they hope to soon see approved on the U.S. market.
Natural Sweeteners Take Aim with Category-Specific Blends
Stevia blends target dairy, ready-to-drink teas, and cider.
Pulse and Other Plant Proteins Front and Center at IFT 2015
Faba bean, pumpkin seed, mankhai, and more may be among the next generation of plant proteins.
Does PDCAAS Still Set the Bar for Protein?
PDCAAS has set the standard of protein quality for more than 20 years, but some experts want to replace it with the new DIAAS method.
8 New Functional Food Innovations
Probiotic breakfast burritos, cricket chips, tea popsicles, and more enter the functional foods arena.
Creating the Right Alternative Sweetener Blend Isn’t a Piece of Cake
Finding the sweet spot with natural sweeteners
What’s Next for Aloe Drinks?
With Aloe vera beverages now stationed in convenience stores and corporate campuses, what’s next for this sweet succulent?
Coconut Sugar Is the Fastest-Growing Natural Sweetener in the U.S.
The U.S. market for coconut palm sweeteners has more than doubled in the last year.
What Actions Could FDA Possibly Take on Caffeine This Year?
The first months of 2015 have already offered the agency several possible opportunities to comment or take regulatory action on caffeine.
Ready-to-Drink Teas Venture into New Territory: Kids and Protein
Even in an industry as established as tea, there’s still room for the new and different.
Pea Protein Is Coming Up Strong
Pea protein is now breaking into the mainstream as a serious plant-based contender.
Yaupon, the Only Caffeine Source Native to the U.S., Has Potential to Explode
Will yaupon holly, the only naturally occurring caffeine-containing plant in the U.S., become the next energy star?
Oral Health and the Role of Dietary Supplements
New research on oral health ingredients
Next Stop: Turmeric Beverages
But the popular ingredient poses certain challenges for formulators
New Frontiers for Cranberry
Cranberries show versatility with assist from some helpful bacteria.
Ocean Spray Aims to Keep Its New Cranberry PACs Campaign “Consumer Friendly”
Ocean Spray taps into proanthocyanidin (PAC) power in its new cranberry extract water, but will it lead to more informed consumers?