Food & Beverage

According to Beneo, the plant-based chicken chunks have an authentic fibrous chicken-like structure, a juicy mouthfeel and an irregular shape by design to offer manufacturers a high level of recipe versatility.

The pea and canola proteins in the ingredient work together to create a meat-like texture characterized by a firm and springy bite and appealing mouthfeel, says Royal DSM.

Plant protein innovations pull up weeds one by one.

Kerry has released Acryleast Pro, an advanced iteration of the company’s signature acrylamide-reducing non-GMO yeast, Acryleast.

Dietary fiber is not just good for the gut; it can also help formulators improve the taste and texture of reduced-sugar and free-from foods and beverages.

The new agreement will allow MycoTechnology, which harnesses mycelium from mushrooms to create novel ingredients, to capitalize on IFF’s Re-Imagine Protein innovation program.

Ingredion Inc. announced an exclusive commercial distribution partnership with InnovoPro, a leading Foodtech chickpea solutions company, to distribute a chickpea concentrate in the U.S. and Canada.

How are APAC countries trying to reduce sugar consumption?

Jennifer Grebow, editor-in-chief of Nutritional Outlook, talks to Scott Dicker, senior market insights analyst for SPINS, discussing dietary supplement and food trends.

Royal DSM has launched a canola protein isolate called Vertis CanolaPRO.

PeptiStrong contains natural peptides derived from fava bean.

Both hot and cold water soluble, the product is ideal for instant tea and ready-to-drink applications.

Kerry’s Niamh Hunt discusses the role of consumer demographics in the functional food and beverage markets.

Based on a full suite of applications and shelf-life testing conducted by PLT innovation partner, Nektium Pharma, the ingredient will not impact the color or flavor of formulations and the active components of the adaptogen remain stable through processing and ultimate consumer use.

Tea boxes are being donated to the Chicago Food Depository.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients extended its Vana-Sana range of micro-encapsulated long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) ingredients for infant milk formula (IMF) with three new fish-oil-free launches.

Royal DSM’s human-identical milk oligosaccharide (HMO) GlyCare 2’-fucosyllactose (2FL) was approved in Canada for use in infant formula and nutritional supplements for toddlers aged one to three years of age.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed its first pre-market consultation for human food made from animal cell cultures with UPSIDE Foods.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to five companies for selling food and beverage products that contain cannabidiol (CBD).

At this year’s SupplySide West, Artemis International showcased new research highlighting the potential gut health benefits of its branded ElderCraft elderberry extract, as well as a new blend for phytonutrient fortification in food and beverage applications.

The chocolate bar contains such ingredients as turmeric, white willow, arnica, and hops extract.

Hydration drink companies can look forward to a bright, energetic future.

And don’t forget to educate consumers about the benefits your bar provides.

At SupplySide West 2022, ADM released its report on Global Consumer Trends Driving Market Growth.

Proprietary consumer research from Cargill presented during SupplySide West 2022 suggests that flexitarian consumers are playing a larger role in the plant-based dairy marketplace.