Trends & Business

At IFT FIRST, Innova Market Insights will present its newest data on key consumer trends driving food and drinks development.

The company says that its ingredients add rich flavor and full-bodied mouthfeel with better texture.

Solugel fish collagen peptides first launched in the market last November.

The third edition contains over 2,800 entries of separate plant species, over 1,000 botanical synonyms, over 300 Ayurvedic names, as well as over 700 pinyin names.

At the show, the company will provide samples of the Uplift ingredient in beverages and gummies.

In February 2023, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) added Rhodiola rosea to its CITES Appendix II list.

Fossence is Tata NQ’s flagship ingredient and is manufactured using fermentation.

The flavors supplier also celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

ACG strengthened its packaging solutions services by acquiring Technical Aluminum Foil Company.

Blood sugar–management supplements are capitalizing on growing consumer demand.

Employees who use the Edenred platform can now take advantage of Vous Vitamin’s personalized vitamin subscription service at a discounted rate.

The Hardcore supplements line includes rapid-release capsules, drink sticks, and gummies.

Made from whole carob fruit, the ingredient will be featured in gummy and energy bar prototypes.

For instance, the company says Bioenergy Ribose can improve the flavor and aroma of plant-based proteins.

The company outlined its sustainability strategy in its 2023 Climate Strategy Report.

CFS is a leading producer of vanillin, an ingredient used in foods such as chocolate, bakery, and beverages, as well as in nutrition, pharmaceutical, and other products.

The acquisition, says the company, will strengthen Barentz’ value-added product offerings, and aligns with its strategy to grow in nutraceutical markets globally.

Market predictions indicate the consumption of synthetic caffeine is increasing as processed beverages like soda and energy drinks grow in popularity.

The report captures proprietary data from The Vitamin Shoppe stores and online shop, The Vitamin Shoppe survey data, and data from market researcher SPINS.

Called InnoBLQ, “this fat block solution acts as a micro barrier to improve batter adhesion, which results in a crispier, more enticing bite and enables less waste in processing,” the company’s press release states.

The Alkemist Assured seal, from testing laboratory Alkemist Labs, affirms that the ingredients passed tests for identity, assay, and screening for heavy metals and pesticide contaminants.

Move Nutrition Network is an online resource that aims to provide sports nutritionists, dieticians, and athletic trainers with accurate nutrition research and industry information.

The company’s branded ingredients NooGandha ashwagandha extract, MitoHeal redcurrant and blackcurrant extract, NordicCherry tart cherry extract, and AlphaFen fenugreek extract are now non-GMO certified.

GNC has announced a partnership with Zipline to offer a fully electric drone delivery option in select U.S. markets.

According to the letter, the position presented by Nammex “obfuscates the use well-established mycological definitions.”

The novel supplement was designed to eliminate the side effects that consumers often experience when consuming iron supplements derived from simple iron salts, including stomach upset and an unpleasant metallic taste.

Sempera Organics has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian drug development company Sinoveda Canada Inc.

Packaging may be one way to reduce costs without cutting corners on quality of raw materials and manufacturing.