Food & Beverage

The GRAS notification covers all steviol glycosides extracted from the stevia leaf, broadening SoPure’s authorized usage status to include its entire stevia portfolio.

The company will use the facility to meet demand for extruded protein products that are used in a variety of applications, including snacks and meat alternatives.

Sweegen says it is the first company to receive the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel’s safety status for any steviol glycoside “produced by alternative and sustainable technologies.”

Ari Melamud will lead the company and its global expansion plans following the commercialization of the company’s flagship Incredo Sugar ingredient, a real cane sugar product with 30%-50% less sugar.

Nutrilac FO-7875 also delivers a creamier and smoother texture, even in low-fat recipes, and does not increase viscosity.

Cognition, immunity, and pet nutrition are just some of the exciting new categories where prebiotics can make a mark.

The finalists will compete for over $650,000 in prize funds to support the development of dairy products that promote personal performance (focus, energy, etc.) and recovery benefits (rejuvenation, relaxation, etc.).

Danone expanded its partnership with Brightseed to accelerate knowledge of plant bioactives and their health benefits.

Taiyo International and Ito En partner to meet North American demand for quality matcha.

AHPA recently submitted comments to FDA, asking the agency to expand proposed research on front-of-package labels to include herbs, spices, and teas.

The goal of the new partnership is to develop new hemp and pea varieties with higher protein content, differential starch content, and improved texture.

Vitessence Tex Crumbles 102 is a structured protein derived from peas that optimizes texture and firmness in these products.

Formulators will have to approach the task of developing mood foods and beverages differently from how they’d build a traditional supplement.

ChickP protein is a 1:1 egg yolk replacer in mayonnaise, retaining the same flavor, appearance and functionality as egg while adding high protein content.

A panel at the Institute of Food Technologists’ FIRST virtual event weighed the pros, cons, and future of biomanufactured food ingredients.

Made from U.S.-grown and processed yellow peas, Simpleat ingredients are non-GMO and allergen free.

The new partnership marks entry of GNC into meal delivery space, and will increase geographic reach of RealEats.

Starting July 19, 2021, Long John Silver’s will offer two of Good Catch’s newest products: the Plant-Based Breaded Fish-Free Fillet, and the Plant-Based Breaded Crab-Free Cake.

Gadot Biochemicals is strengthening focus on its Gadomag K ingredient for boosting the level of magnesium in plant-based and dairy milks.

There’s a lot of white space and opportunity in plant-based yogurts and desserts. Heading into IFT’s FIRST virtual event, Beneo explains why rice starch will advance the state of the plant-based market.

Up to 80% of LifyWheat’s fiber content is resistant starch, which not only helps fulfill fiber intake but also offers such health benefits as controlling postprandial glycemic response to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, helping maintain a healthy microbiome, and improving intestinal immunity and digestion.

More than 14,000 consumers across 18 countries in North America, Europe, and Latin America were surveyed.

Nutrasource has received a patent for a method of testing GMOs as part of its International Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Evaluation and Notification (IGEN) program.

Seraphina Therapeutics, a San Diego–based health and wellness company, says it discovered the fatty acid, which it sells as a trademarked ingredient called FA15 as well as in its own Fatty15 brand of dietary supplement.

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