Food & Beverage

Blood sugar–management supplements are capitalizing on growing consumer demand.

Made from whole carob fruit, the ingredient will be featured in gummy and energy bar prototypes.

USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule was finalized earlier this year. Here’s what companies need to know.

For instance, the company says Bioenergy Ribose can improve the flavor and aroma of plant-based proteins.

CFS is a leading producer of vanillin, an ingredient used in foods such as chocolate, bakery, and beverages, as well as in nutrition, pharmaceutical, and other products.

Market predictions indicate the consumption of synthetic caffeine is increasing as processed beverages like soda and energy drinks grow in popularity.

The report captures proprietary data from The Vitamin Shoppe stores and online shop, The Vitamin Shoppe survey data, and data from market researcher SPINS.

Called InnoBLQ, “this fat block solution acts as a micro barrier to improve batter adhesion, which results in a crispier, more enticing bite and enables less waste in processing,” the company’s press release states.

The companies aim to develop a range of plant-based meat alternatives derived from pumpkin seed.

These plant-based solutions can help companies sidestep supply chain challenges, such as egg shortages.

Gavan Technologies says its patented, plant-based fat-protein matrix FaTrix can replicate the functionality of animal fat.

Glycemic and insulinemic response was significantly reduced when allulose was combined with sucrose.

Nestlé Health Science has partnered with Royal Dairy, a farm in Washington state that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by using smart farming practices.

The facility includes a manufacturing site, a R&D pilot plant, and a sampling hub.

The new Launch Hydrate sports drinks include not only Cognizin but also functional ingredients L-alanyl-L-glutamine and electrolytes.

Mahmud Kara, MD, creator and founder of KaraMD, explains why healthy hydration habits are crucial for good health.

The company says these reduced-sugar syrups meet customer demands for less sugar.

Located in Lestrem, France, the site will provide formulators with technical and R&D support, advanced equipment, labs, and scale-up testing.

The GRAS notification was compiled by South Korean firm OraTicx and regulatory services company GRAS Associates, a Nutrasource company.

According to press release from the company, the ingredient’s neutral, sweet taste means it can be utilized without the need of flavor maskers.

The upgrades result in greater efficiency, traceability, customization, and speed to market, the firm says.

The Coffeehouse Collection was created with current coffee trends in mind, including a rise in floral and fruity flavors, the firm says.

As low-protein infant formulas gain demand, Arla’s new Lacprodan Alpha-50 offers an ingredient that is high in nutritional quality and lower in protein, the firm says.

Called VegStable Secure, the ingredient can protect a variety of food and drinks from pathogens and spoilage, the firm says.

Why FDA’s proposal to redefine “healthy” unsurprisingly isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Beneo-scL85 is a fiber derived from sugar beet.

The company presented the new research during the Digestive Disease Week conference held in May.

With the addition of Tri-State’s 100,000 square-foot, multi-temperature zone distribution center, the acquisition transforms Batory’s service offerings in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest.

Forager has profiled Blue Diamond’s whole natural almonds and identified 188 bioactive compounds with the potential to impact human health, including mental wellness, metabolic health, and immunity.

Lantmännen Biorefineries’ new production facility for wheat protein opened in May and increases the company’s total production capacity of wheat protein from 9,000 tons to 29,000 tons annually.