Trends & Business

Energy drinks are on the way up, but the opposite is true for their smaller, more concentrated brethren.

Today’s energy drink makers are inspired not only by botanical ingredients but also botanical flavors.

Which botanical ingredients are giving energy drinks that zing?

As the 2018 deadline nears for U.S. food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from their products, PHO-replacement ingredients will be at the center of the conversation.

Faba bean, lentil, pumpkin seed, duckweed, garbanzo bean, and more are now hoping to nab a spot on the list of next-generation plant proteins.

ADM has agreed to purchase a controlling stake in Harvest Innovations, a manufacturer of expeller-pressed, organic, and gluten-free ingredients.

Beneo says its Isomalt sugar-replacer technology will now allow “multi-colored gum centers to be coated in a crunchy and translucent way.”

A color stability study suggests a blend of rosemary and green tea extract outperforms rosemary extract alone in preserving the color of ground beef.

Which emerging markets for probiotics should we keep an eye on?

Brassica’s Truebroc brand glucoraphanin received a “no objection” letter from FDA for its GRAS notification.

Although the worst days of the egg crisis may have passed, many of the innovations it inspired will soon be making their debut.

The large-scale elliptical head pressure vessels are now available as custom fabrication projects from Ross.

Chr. Hansen intends to develop an advanced formulation of Caelus Health's CP-001 probiotic strain for upcoming phase II clinical studies.

The category is still notable, especially in global markets.

In Europe, confectioners are increasingly turning to fruit and vegetable concentrates as natural flavors, colorants, and ingredients overall.

Can ion-polarization technology help drink manufacturers cut their use of ingredients like added sugar?

Drinking yogurts and fermented beverages are moving forward with new formats and target markets, says Innova Market Insights.

Many are pegging this year as the year for brain health.

Does a California Supreme Court ruling give the green light to state lawsuits over organic claims?

Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.

“This marks the start of a new era for our industry,” says CRN President and CEO Steve Mister.

With partnerships building around algae ingredients for food purposes, will we see more use of these ingredients in the near term?

Hinoman says its proprietary cultivation process allows for eco-friendly and continuous production of the high-protein duckweed strain.

The Organic Consumers Association calls the announcement “a significant win on the GMO labeling front for consumers.”

After tantalizing us with promises of less bitter or more scalable steviol glycosides, key stevia suppliers are now taking those glycosides commercial.

Also, does this mean the approach of the new 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is on target?

EU products containing Beneo’s chicory root fiber inulin can now carry a proprietary digestive health claim, as well as general health-related well-being claims.

One new recommendation is turning heads: a specific limit on added-sugar consumption.