Food & Beverage

A precision-fermented, low-iron lactoferrin is now commercially available at scale in the United States, with research showing its effects vary by pathogen and mechanism.

The new product line reflects a broader shift in the protein beverage category toward lighter, clear-format drinks, a formulation approach that requires different processing than traditional dairy-based shakes.

The research demonstrated an 85% misalignment between consumers and experts on carbohydrate healthfulness, highlighting key education gaps.

Nestlé USA completes its transition away from petroleum-based food dyes while expanding into targeted functional nutrition lines and emphasizing ingredient transparency.

Balchem will highlight how the MeatShure, INjoy, and VitalBlend systems addresses formulation challenges and showcase the new Milk Protein Z-Crisps.

A new meta-analysis in Frontiers in Nutrition demonstrates beetroot juice improves maximal oxygen uptake, power output, and sprint performance.

The FDA’s 2026 Human Foods Program agenda highlights caffeine labeling, “healthy” claims, and facility registration topics for manufacturers.

RFI Ingredients utilizes proprietary DL/SE extraction technology to overcome formulation and sensory challenges in functional beverages.

Prosur will demonstrate how manufacturers can transition away from synthetic additives using natural solutions.

PLT Health Solutions addresses sensory and processing challenges in functional beverages with its clinical ingredient portfolio, highlighting four health categories.

Nutrition directly impacts cognitive health, which means that dietary recommendations have the potential to support cognitive health outcomes. This Op-Ed explores the existing research that connects diets and specific nutrients with cognitive health, and what we still need to learn to develop comprehensive recommendations that support long-term cognitive health outcomes.

AuraBC is a beta-carotene food color delivering stable, yellow-to-orange shades for gummies and liquids.

New study data demonstrates how wild seeds and non-thermal cold plasma can optimize nutrient density and shelf life in gluten-free product development.

At IFT First, Nuritas will showcase its plant-derived functional peptide ingredients in frozen yogurt, beverages, and functional snacks.

GEM Health introduces GEM Daily Bite at Sprouts Farmers Markets, leveraging PLT’s Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D.

Plant-based proteins provide ample opportunity to align with the increasing need for protein innovations.

The US Food and Drug Administration reported mostly low or undetectable contaminants in infant formula, while signaling continued oversight and future action.

The growing demand for functional beverages is challenging brands to deliver more complex products that don’t compromise on taste and texture.

At a SupplySide Connect New Jersey session, industry experts unpack the trends reshaping product development, from protein dominance and fiber innovation, to sustainability, certifications, and shifting consumer trust.

In the first step in its effort to increase claim transparency and product integrity in the natural products industry, FNF has released results from third party testing of electrolyte products.

Highlighting that fermented foods and beverages are more than just flavorful and nutritious, recent research has explored their role in supporting intestinal barrier function and gut health.

Snacks can address consumers' various needs, but to compete in this saturated space, manufacturers should identify who they want to formulate for.

In this interview, Dana Osborn, Marketing Manager at California Natural Color discusses overcoming technical challenges resulting from the industry-wide shift toward natural colorants, following recent FDA regulatory updates.

Frozen foods can help reduce waste and therefore cost for many consumers. As a result, innovation in the frozen aisle centers on meeting growing consumer demand for flexible, convenient meal options that don't compromise nutrition or quality

Natural Products Expo West returns to Anaheim, CA on March 3–6, 2026, marking 45 years with expanded programming, new engagement initiatives, and industry-leading keynote speakers.