Food & Beverage

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.

The global syrups and sauces brand, DaVinci Gourmet, launched its new Beverage Boost to the U.S. market. Beverage Boost is a naturally flavored beverage syrup formulated with Wellmune to support immune health.

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Manitoba Harvest has improved the efficiency of its raw hemp seed processing operations, and the packaging of finished products for shipment to retail by upgrading its equipment.

Kerry launched its proprietary Radicle Solution Finder, an interactive and easy-to-use web-based tool that aids in developing new plant-based products.

Cargill added four tapioca starches to its existing lines of corn- and potato-sourced starches; two sold under its SimPure 996 line and two under its SimPure 999 line.

Gadot Biochemical Industries is repositioning several of its minerals for the meat- and cheese-alternative market.

Blue Pacific Flavors launched a responsibly sourced and sustainable Kilimanjaro Vanilla.

According to the 2020 Food & Health Survey, conducted in April by the International Food Information Council, 85% of Americans said they had experienced at least some change in their eating or food preparation habits because of COVID-19.

Following a deal struck on ABC's Shark Tank, the founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky, has invested in Quevos, a brand of snacks made with egg whites.

In a joint press release, AstaReal, Beneo, and Gelita are highlighting the potential of the emerging e-sports and gaming market for food and dietary supplement manufacturers.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients released a new report, "Nutritional Food: Shaping the Future of New Ingredients," which outlines trends and developments for the future of performance and active nutrition, is based on extensive research conducted in late 2020.

Aker BioMarine has expanded its krill product portfolio with the addition of Invi, a hydrolyzed protein isolate with a complete amino acid profile that is also rich in minerals, including calcium and magnesium.

Stauber Performance Ingredients and Hawkins launched an all-natural, solvent-free liquid pomegranate extract, Pomma+ Nectar, derived from whole California pomegranates.

Success in the nutrition bar space requires consistent quality and continued innovation, including with fiber.

Medicinal mushrooms saw skyrocketing growth in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this the first step in their mainstream journey?

SweeGen adds Bestevia Reb N to its portfolio of stevia sweeteners.

Debbie Wildrick Consulting will be leading AIDP Inc.’s functional beverage and natural food expansion efforts.

Healright has launched healright.com, the exclusive platform to deliver its micronutrient bars directly to consumers.

EverGrain, a newly launched sustainable ingredient company backed by Anheuser-Busch InBev, is introducing sustainable and innovative plant-based protein and fiber ingredients made from barley.

GoodFish closed a $4 million Series A investment round, led by AF Ventures and Siddhi Capital, which will allow it to meet production demands, strengthen its R&D capability, and accelerate product innovation.

Experts predict 2021’s hottest food and beverage flavors.