Trends & Business

The ingredient was created in partnership with Virun Nutra-Biosciences, whose patented Esolv technology encapsulates the astaxanthin in micelles that are then spray-dried to create a water-soluble powder that is neutral flavored, highly dispersible, and bioavailable.

Dawn Food Products Inc. has acquired an Ardent Mills ingredient mix facility in Burlington, Ontario, taking over the sweet ingredient business. 

A look at a few new turmeric/curcumin products that launched in the past year.

FDA has issued a new guidance on food labels for single-ingredient sugars and syrups, as well as certain cranberry products, after producers of single-ingredient sugars raised concerns about how consumers would perceive Added Sugars declarations on product labels. 

Global firm Diana Food (France) has opened a Canadian R&D laboratory in Quebec City, which will focus on creating new products and processes for consumer health.

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty acid amide, stimulates the endocannabinoid system to support inflammation, and provide neuroprotection. 

Stress management is a big part of functional beverage trends, and CBD gets a new player with a lot of experience in seed-to-shelf vertical integration. 

According to Innova Market Insights, the number of foods and beverages positioned toward skin health saw 15% average annual growth globally between 2014 and 2018.

Henry Rowland, project founder of the Detox Project, said that the organization’s Glyphosate Residue Free certification is now the second fastest-growing certification in the U.S.

The company’s spray-dried acacia gums, instant-soluble acacia gums, and organic acacia gums are all now non-GMO Project Verified.

A consumer trends survey published by Euromonitor International shows that a majority of consumers are concerned about their mental well-being, and looking for product to help them manage stress. 

IFT 2019 saw continued innovation in clean-label sweetening solutions to infiltrate a broader range of product applications. 

The new system, says DuPont, will provide superior taste and texture to a range of plant-based meat products.

As more wellness products enter an already crowded market, packaging remains paramount to marketing and branding efforts.

NPA has announced that its lobbying efforts have resulted in Representative Jerry McNerney (D-CA) filing an amendment to modify the House Agriculture appropriations bill to include the critical funds for FDA to establish safe use levels for CBD products.

In a statement last week on CBD regulation, FDA emphasized the need for clinical research, with no new details on a possible regulatory pathway for CBD food and dietary supplements. 

Quick tips on scrutinizing the CBD supply chain from a hemp extract and CBD company.

In a press release, Peter Sherlock, chief technology officer for Parabel, said, “We are all elated to have achieved this breakthrough innovation. Our lentil milk is similar in color to regular milk and captures the extraordinary, high-quality protein and mineral benefits of water lentils while containing no allergens.

Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) is an important part of breast milk-and now, infant formula.

The right ingredients can not only provide superior flavor, but also functional benefits as well as improve batch consistency, reducing manufacturing costs. 

From protein to elderberry, suppliers formulated today’s hottest ingredients into innovative foods and drinks at IFT 2019.

Two supplements are available: one for the morning, to be taken with your morning coffee, and another to be taken in the evening.

Burcon has introduced new pea and canola protein blends for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives. The firm has also announced a joint venture to open a C$65 million production facility to process 20,000 tons of plant protein per year. 

Consumer needs and new ingredient research are influencing how brands successfully develop and market antioxidant supplements.

What’s in a name? When that name applies to an oat “milk,” soy “cheese,” or macadamia nut “ice cream,” the answer may be: the seeds of controversy.

Allulose, an ingredient that offers important health benefits when used as a sugar replacer, is gaining momentum now that FDA has said it does not need to be counted as an added sugar on FDA’s new Nutrition Facts label.

At IFT 2019, functional-ingredients supplier Ribus (St. Louis) talked about how its rice-based ingredients are finding more and more followers in the clean-label space.

For food manufacturers, the new shortenings offer performance comparable to partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) but with the health benefits of soy and high-oleic soybean oil.