Food & Beverage

A recent study found that daily consumption of cranberries improved endothelial function in healthy adults. The study was funded by the Cranberry Institute and by the Research Committee of the Medical Faculty of Heinrich-Heine University Dusseldorf.

BeVeg is the only ISO 17065–accredited program and vegan trademark.

With capabilities to handle increased demand and immediate availability, IBN’s freeze-drying division is prepared to handle freeze-drying for a wide variety of industries, including nutraceuticals.

Methyloxolane is a bio-based solvent for the extraction of vegetable oils, plant proteins, and other natural ingredients that is produced from agricultural by-products such as sugarcane bagasse.

At Expo West, companies discussed how their ingredients stand out in a market that’s growing more competitive.

There are many paths to cognitive support, and creating a product that’s just right for your target customer can be daunting.

At March’s Expo West trade show, Cargill introduced a stevia solution that can be used in a range of concentrate products, such as foodservice fountain drinks, energy shots, alcoholic drinks, and fruit, dairy, or coffee syrups.

Sweegen announced that its entire Signature Bestevia portfolio is now accessible to brands in Mexico after the country’s safety authority adopted the Codex Alimentarius (Codex) specifications for steviol glycosides produced by different technologies.

BGG World, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HB Natural Ingredients (HBNI), announced that it will be featuring its Vitosa Stevia at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.

Glanbia’s new additions include BarPro 100/120 milk protein concentrate, BarFlex 100 whey protein concentrate, Crunchie milk protein bites and crisps, and Crunchie whey protein crisps.

In its first annual report on food, beverage, and health and wellness trends, U.S. food broker Presence highlights relaxation, mushroom, and digestive health demands, and more.

The first sample is a vegan dark-chocolate-dipped cookie dough protein bar, which is made with Merit’s high-purity Peazazz pea protein and Puratein C canola protein.

Whether for dairy- or meat-alternatives, clean-label colors are making what used to be impossible a reality.

The new process, introduced last year, allows infant-formula manufacturers to create organic infant formulas while sidestepping supply challenges facing organic whey and lactose ingredients.

EverGrain’s barley protein and fiber ingredients are repurposed from “spent,” or saved, barley during the beer-brewing process.

Finding stable, natural alternatives for blue coloring has been one of the biggest challenges for companies in the natural colors industry.

IFF says it’s highly focused on unique formats like chocolate bars, beverages, and gummies that extend delivery possibilities beyond traditional tablets and capsules.

Gold Coast Ingredients will showcase a sample from its new Cookies, Cream & Things flavor lineup at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim in March at Booth #1077.

The company, formerly known as Zhucheng Haotian Pharma Company, Ltd. (ZCHT), says the name change to Howtian better reflects its global footprint and sustainability goals.

The company says it will use this funding to expand its business in the U.S. and UK.

No doubt diet plays a part in the rise and fall of blood sugar, so is there a place for dietary ingredients in helping consumers manage their blood sugar?

The GRAS notice was submitted by GRAS Associates, a fully owned subsidiary of Nutrasource, on behalf of Howtian.

The new line specializes in manufacturing the company’s Peptan P collagen peptides.

Tips for formulating for maximum efficacy and consumer appeal

The new product, Collagen Infusion, is part of a two-tiered system for addressing what the company says are the six root causes of hair thinning: stress, nutrition, hormones, metabolism, lifestyle, and aging.

Sensegen, an ingredient business focused on 100%-biotechnology-based ingredients derived from fermentation, is officially introducing itself with its first website, www.sensegen.com.

The company’s Loacker Quadratini and Loacker Classic flavors were the first to receive Non-GMO Project verification.

Prodalim Resources is presenting prototypes of its Capsoil FoodTech platform that turns bioactive oils, including nutritional oils, fat-soluble vitamins, and lipid-based nutrients, into water-soluble powders.

With its unique chickpea protein products, InnovoPro is expanding from dairy alternatives to additional markets like meat analogues and egg replacers.

Brazzein, which Sweegen debuted at SupplySide West 2021, is a small, heat-stable protein that is 500-2000 times sweeter than regular sugar.