Food & Beverage

EverGrain and Bright Future Foods are collaborating to create sustainable and climate-positive food solutions.

Examining trends in blood sugar–management formulations

Diana Food added an organic cultured celery powder to its Food Protection Platform for natural meat curing.

Limited shelf space makes e-commerce and direct-to-consumer even more vital for plant-based firms.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Bestevia Rebaudioside B from SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) received a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Less sugar and more protein are top of mind for health-conscious parents buying children’s food, but delivering on taste and texture is still paramount to win with kids.