Food & Beverage

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.

Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. introduced a new mineral ingredient offering, zinc gluconate.

Glanbia Nutritionals agreed to acquire Foodarom, a Canadian-based custom flavor designer and manufacturer that comprises a flavor library of over 15,000 recipes and produces both liquid and powder products for various applications.

Zhou Nutrition debuted a new line of Zhou Nutrition Water Enhancers in six natural flavors to support a variety of wellness needs—from hair and skin health to memory and management of occasional stress.

A new research study funded by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council investigated how subjects consuming a diet enriched with blueberries affects the cells responsible for muscle growth and repair.

How are keto manufacturers keeping the category fresh for keto followers?

Arla Foods Ingredients launched MicelPure Organic, an organic micellar casein isolate with a minimum of 87% native protein.

GanedenBC30, a branded probiotic used in multiple food and beverage categories, was approved in Australian and New Zealand for a range of digestive-health claims supported by a wealth of scientific evidence.

To help companies differentiate their product lines through flavor innovation, Gold Coast Ingredients now offers new TTB-approved flavors for hard seltzers.

SweeGen has announced that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand has assessed and approved Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive

New product launches are keeping elderberry fresh and hip.

Vince Pinneri was appointed president and member of the executive team at of Batory Foods, effective Aug. 21, 2020.

Kerry released an interactive consumer preference simulator that utilizes its proprietary consumer data to help the industry understand consumer preferences across 11 different functional benefits.

Which plant protein is right for your product? It depends on a host of factors, plus an assist from other functional ingredients. Cargill’s experts shared the roadmap during last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event.

Pea ingredient supplier Cosucra discussed its strategy for growing its pea protein market share during last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event.

At last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event, Cargill discussed the projected performance of milk and milk alternatives in 2020.

Ingredion Inc. launched three new organic native starches.

Ingredion Inc. (Westchester, IL) completed its rice manufacturing expansion in Banglen, Thailand.

CanaFarma Hemp Products expanded its functional confectionary line, Yooforic, with the launch of three new hemp oil-infused chewing gums.

Beneo increased its production capacity by 50% at its Wijgmaal, Belgium facility in response to rising customer demand for its rice starches.

Better Juice, Ltd. is installing a semi-industrial pilot plant that features its sugar-reduction process in a continuous flow technology to ensure a consistent, safe, and effective enzymatic process.

Consumers seeking vegan options often want all-natural ingredients too, which eliminates sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup.