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Increased stress and tiredness, especially over the past year, are sending consumers to supplement and food shelves to find support.

Energy and relaxation dietary supplements: Stress and fatigue drive consumers to supplement shelves

Imbibe launched Ingredients by Imbibe, a new platform that offers the company’s ingredients to external R&D teams, including The Senses, a suite of taste solutions that address common product attribute complaints through flavor modulation, masking, and mouthfeel optimization, and Pre/Sense Stevia.

Imbibe launches Ingredients by Imbibe for external R&D teams

Bunge has invested $45.7 million to help Australian Plant Proteins double the output of its plant protein isolates production by March 2022.

Australian Plant Proteins secures investments from Bunge to double production

Robby Gardner is a freelance journalist in Los Angeles, specializing in fresh produce and health food ingredients.

Convenience and science are paving the way for new health products for gamers.

Growing trends in esports dietary supplements

AIDP Inc. recently announced the findings of a bioavailability study on VegD3, a vegan, organic form of vitamin D3. 

AIDP announced results of bioavailability study for its vegan vitamin D3 ingredient

Earlier this month, Folium Biosciences submitted a novel food application to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for validation of its hemp-derived, 0.0% THC broad-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil. 

Folium Biosciences submits novel food application to UK Food Standards Agency for CBD 

The European Industrial Hemp Association’s (EIHA) Novel Food Consortium has received confirmation from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) that its novel foods application has been approved and its members’ CBD products can remain on UK shelves. 

UK Food Standards Agency approves novel foods application from European Industrial Hemp Association’s (EIHA) Novel Food Consortium

Curcugen, a bioavailability-enhanced, water-dispersible curcuminoid complex from DolCas Biotech has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status. 

Curcugen, a water-dispersible curcumin formulation, now self-affirmed GRAS

Bestevia Rebaudioside B from SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) received a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) no objection letter from FDA. 

SweeGen’s Reb B stevia ingredient receives GRAS no objection letter from FDA

Ingredion Inc. has added two new ingredients to its plant-based portfolio that are produced at the company’s new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, NE: Vitessence Pulse 1853 pea protein isolate and Purity P 1002 pea starch. 

Ingredion adds two pea-based ingredients to its plant-based portfolio

Paused for pandemic? Reflections and predictions on COVID-19 from sports nutrition suppliers

How COVID-19 shook the sports nutrition market. Is recovery in sight?

In a message to members and attendees, the president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Noel Anderson, PhD, announced that IFT’s 2021 annual event and food expo would be held virtually. 

IFT 2021 will be held virtually, says IFT president

Batory Foods introduced Batory Sweet Essentials, a new line of five FDA-GRAS high-intensity sweetener blends that replace sucrose, eliminating the need for manufacturers to reformulate recipes to offer lower sugar alternatives. 

Batory Foods launches line of high-intensity sweetener blends

Here’s what experts predict could shake up the sports drinks market in 2021.

What could impact the sports drinks category in 2021?

The trend away from synthetic colors creates opportunity as well as challenges.

Clean-label colors are the new normal, but they come with challenges

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is partnering with Cayuga Milk Ingredients for the production of its Refit milk proteins MPI 90 and MPC 85.

FrieslandCampina, Cayuga Milk Ingredients partner to produce locally sourced milk proteins in US 

Batory Foods introduced Batory Smartboards, an insight and inspiration microsite for the food and beverage industry that offers training, innovative application ideas, and collaboration among potential partners. 

Batory Foods introduces microsite with trends, training, networking  

Protein will continue to be a top-selling ingredients across multiple channels, driven by innovations in plant-based protein and the development of new meat and dairy alternatives.

Protein drivers in 2021: Innovations in plant-based, dairy, and meat alternatives. 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Mushrooms offer a number of health benefits, including immune and brain support. With continued double-digit growth in the natural retail channel, the mushroom ingredient category is poised for mainstream success.

Mushrooms sales growth in 2020 promises success this year. 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Kerry released its annual Global Taste Charts for 2021 featuring flavors and ingredients that will inspire innovation and taste excellence globally, from North America, Europe, and Latin America, to Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.