Food & Beverage

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) released its new 2022 Food and Health Survey polling consumers on their motivations when purchasing food.

Meatless B.V. specializes in plant-based texturizing solutions for meat and fish alternatives.

As part of the initiative, cultured avian fat biomass will provide the signature flavors, aromas, and textures of conventional meat while Enough’s mycoprotein will add high nutritional value with protein and fiber content and essential amino acids, zinc and iron.

A recently published study funded by the Cranberry Institute found that supplementation with a freeze-dried cranberry powder had a positive effect on some cognitive health outcomes.

Expansion is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2023.

Supermarkets can use specialized nutrition technology to make sure shoppers get personalized recommendations and special offers that match their health goals.

FoodTech startup Imaginedary Ltd., which is a developer of animal-free milk proteins, has raised an additional $15 million in its extended seed-round on top of the $13 million it had originally brought in November of 2021.

Brand-named Holdbac, the two new protective cultures use “specially selected microorganisms that deliver long-lasting freshness” while still maintaining label friendliness and avoiding artificial preservatives.

Kerry calls the new facility the “largest and most advanced taste facility in Africa.”

The opportunity for the nutricosmetic space is huge, but benefits should be well researched and communicated so that consumers get what they pay for.

Tapioca syrup can be used in food products such as ice cream, snack bars, and confectioneries.

The companies estimate that up to 16,000 tons of dates will be upcycled each year.

The company says Taste Mod Sweet works in a variety of beverage applications and in a range of pH levels.

In the retailer’s new “The Vitamin Shoppe Health & Wellness Trend Report 2022,” the company discussed which product types saw growing sales in 2021 and which saw slowing sales.

EFSA’s opinion stated beta-lactoglobulin is safe and suitable for use in food products in the European Union. The European Commission is expected to grant final authorization later in the year.

Batory Foods has acquired Sweetener Solutions, which specializes in custom sweetener formulation, precision blending, and specialty portion packaging.

IFF launched Seaflour, a hydrocolloid sourced from non-GMO red seaweed for use as a natural stabilizer in clean-label products such as plant-based milks.

Tate & Lyle has announced the acquisition of the assets of Nutriati, an ingredient technology company developing and producing chickpea protein and flour.

IFF and Israel-based foodTech start-up SimpliiGood, by Algaecore Technologies Ltd., partnered to develop a commercial plant-based smoked salmon analog made from whole fresh spirulina.

Today’s consumers aren’t interested in an energy rollercoaster ride marked by jittery highs and foggy lows. Natural solutions that keep the mind alert during the day and prepared for a restful sleep at night will find the most favor.

Some of the ways to lower our risk of developing this cognitive impairment may surprise you—and they have to do with diet and nutrition.

One expert explains why sustainability and food safety go hand in hand.

Getting back to the needs of its core audience of older adults will help the category find the footing it needs.

Global and exotic flavors can give your products the sophisticated flair consumers are looking for.

NSF will administer the overall program and provide auditing services, product testing, label-review accuracy, and claims substantiation. Wegmans will incorporate the most current ANSI-accredited GMP audit standards for cosmetic and personal care products.