Food & Beverage

Insufficient caloric absorption can cause developmental delays in children, chronic malnutrition in adults, and can accelerate the progression of lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis.

SōRSE Technology created SōRSE Clear, a stable, clear emulsion with a minimal sensory profile.

SweeGen expanded its portfolio of natural sweeteners with Bestevia Reb I, a high-purity stevia sweetener and flavor.

Innova Market Insights will be presenting its Top Ten Trends 2021 report for manufacturers, retailers, and brands via webinar on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA), Brazil’s national health surveillance agency, certified Gencor’s (Irvine, CA) Levagen as a novel food.

A panel of the National Advertising Review Board recommended GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LLC discontinue “100% natural” and “clinically proven to curb cravings” claims for Benefiber Original and Benefiber Healthy Shape (Benefiber).

Given the tide that’s sweeping CBD into the mainstream, more retailers may choose to begin stocking products made with the superstar cannabinoid.

One market researcher talks about emerging categories for turmeric.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

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.

How are CBD sales doing now, and how might they fare going forward?

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.