Food & Beverage

Blue California and Conagen, a biotech innovator, announced the commercialization of Rosavel, a natural preservation solution with 98% high-purity rosmarinic acid.

Equinom, Ltd. opened a R&D center in Kibbutz Givat Brenner to house all its vital departments — biochemistry, applications, sensory, and breeding — under one roof so they can work together throughout the course of seed breeding and development.

Cargill’s most recent FATitudes Survey focusing on 560 U.S.-based primary grocery shoppers in May of 2020 found that 53% of American consumers closely monitor fats and oils in packaged foods.

Specialty grains, such as ancient and heirloom grains, attract consumers and offer formulation advantages to food manufacturers.

Ingredion Inc. launched Ticaloid Acacia Max, a high-performance emulsifier for beverages and concentrates.

Kerry launched an advanced citrus extract technology called New! Citrus Extract. The extract delivers all the flavor benefits of traditional natural citrus but with the added bonus of a “natural extract” claim.

FDA announced supplements that contain a daily serving of 500 mg of whole-fruit cranberry may now use a qualified health claim on their labels and in their marketing materials.

The foodTech starup company W-Cycle developed SupraPulp, plastic-free packaging made from 100% renewable sugarcane fibers

New research commissioned by Ingredient Communications found many consumers are still unsure about the ingredients listed on food and beverage labels.

ADM launched Arcon T textured pea proteins, Prolite MeatTEX textured wheat protein, and Prolite MeatXT non-textured wheat protein to improve the texture and density of meat alternatives.

Blue California and Conagen jointly filed a patent for a new, nature-based bitter blocker flavor technology to improve the taste of foods and beverages.

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BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

BioNeutra North America launched VitaFiber Plus, which combines a healthy low-calorie sweetener, a prebiotic, and a soluble dietary fiber all in one.

As consumer interest in immunity and foods that boost the immune system continue to grow, the Wixon Innovates program — a product development trendspotting project — is helping food and beverage companies formulate products with immune-related flavors and ingredients.

International Molasses is seeing a connection between the COVID-caused stay-at-home lifestyle and an increase in sales for its CaneRite portfolio of sugar cane molasses.

The digestive health market has experienced an impressive evolution, growing in diversity of the products it offers, as well as scientifically and conceptually.

Nature Made, a PharmaVite brand, has launched its new ImmuneMax Fizzy Drink Mix, which offers double the amount of vitamin C and zinc, compared to the leading competition.

How do you formulate a high-quality CBD edible product, including food and drinks? Food scientist Kantha Shelke gave a crash course during Nutritional Outlook’s webcast.

Phenolaeis created a functional coffee with added wellness benefits, including its sustainable palm fruit bioactive complex (PFBc), with smooth taste and mouthfeel.

The American Herbal Product Association joined 16 other trade associations as part of the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance (FBIA) requesting more time for small businesses to understand and comply with the new nutrition-labeling regulations that were issued and finalized on May 27, 2016.

Conagen has established a novel and proprietary process for the scalable production of non-GMO human milk oligosaccharide (HMO).

SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) has entered into a joint venture with the China Commercial Foreign Trade Group (CCFT) for the distribution of its Bestevia sweeteners in China.

More consumers are seeking good-gut food and drinks rather than gulping them down in dietary supplements.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final scientific report.