Food & Beverage

Proteins typically do not perform well in low-pH environments, the company says.

An Australian company has launched in the U.S. what it claims is the world’s first clinically tested prebiotic honey. 

Among the top trends in RTD coffee are the use of non-dairy milk and functional benefits.

The single-serve spoonable cake can be heated in the microwave to create a warm, on-the-go breakfast.

Beverage and flavor development company Flavorman says it is exploring formulating with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic, hemp-derived ingredient gaining interest throughout the dietary supplement, food, and beverage market.

In a new study published in Food Control, researchers tried to analyze and compare the PAC content of 10 different commercially sold cranberry products, including sticks, caplets, tablets, and syrups.

Functional water is changing the way people consume water.

The Lentein brand of lentil protein has secured a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) “no objections” letter from FDA, said the ingredient’s supplier, Parabel USA.

Organic & Raw Trading Co., maker of the Mojo brand, has had much success in its home country, Australia, where kombucha is the fastest-growing beverage category.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

How sensory mapping can help match the optimal plant protein source with the right product application.

While sports nutrition products remain the top market category for digestive enzymes, data show that digestive enzymes are branching off into more categories.

Read about the rise of kefir and kombucha

Why blue is the Holy Grail of natural colors in beverages

Tofurky sued Missouri to block law controlling the use of meat terminology on non-meat products. 

Research by Kerry ranks honey as consumers’ most preferred natural sweetener, followed by sugar, maple syrup, stevia, and agave.

In developing a fast-digesting MPC that can compete with whey protein, Fonterra says it is making protein even more accessible to a broader audience. 

A new heat-stable whey protein concentrate enables manufacturers to formulate with higher protein content while still maintaining desirable product texture. 

Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division is getting into the functional ingredients space with the launch of its new almond protein powder.

The ingredient, marketed under the trade name PreticX in North America and promoted for gut health for the general population, is now considered safe to include in food and drinks such as bakery and dairy products, fruit jelly, chocolate, and soy drinks.

Starch suppliers introduced their latest clean-label starches at July’s Institute of Food Technologists’ Annual Meeting and Food Expo.

BungeMaxx sunflower lecithin offers many benefits to food and drink makers, including emulsification, crystallization control, and more, the company says.

Rhovanil US Nat serves as a drop-in 1:1 replacement for artificial vanillin, without any off notes, the company says.

Even as pea protein's popularity grows, challenges remain in terms of reducing its off notes in food and beverage products.

The dairy market continues to shift as consumers worldwide seek non-dairy and clean-label alternatives.