Food & Beverage

Bestevia Rebaudioside B from SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) received a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) no objection letter from FDA.

Ingredion Inc. has added two new ingredients to its plant-based portfolio that are produced at the company’s new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, NE: Vitessence Pulse 1853 pea protein isolate and Purity P 1002 pea starch.

Paused for pandemic? Reflections and predictions on COVID-19 from sports nutrition suppliers

In a message to members and attendees, the president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Noel Anderson, PhD, announced that IFT’s 2021 annual event and food expo would be held virtually.

Batory Foods introduced Batory Sweet Essentials, a new line of five FDA-GRAS high-intensity sweetener blends that replace sucrose, eliminating the need for manufacturers to reformulate recipes to offer lower sugar alternatives.

Here’s what experts predict could shake up the sports drinks market in 2021.

The trend away from synthetic colors creates opportunity as well as challenges.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is partnering with Cayuga Milk Ingredients for the production of its Refit milk proteins MPI 90 and MPC 85.

Batory Foods introduced Batory Smartboards, an insight and inspiration microsite for the food and beverage industry that offers training, innovative application ideas, and collaboration among potential partners. 

Protein will continue to be a top-selling ingredients across multiple channels, driven by innovations in plant-based protein and the development of new meat and dairy alternatives.

Mushrooms offer a number of health benefits, including immune and brain support. With continued double-digit growth in the natural retail channel, the mushroom ingredient category is poised for mainstream success.

Kerry released its annual Global Taste Charts for 2021 featuring flavors and ingredients that will inspire innovation and taste excellence globally, from North America, Europe, and Latin America, to Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Less sugar and more protein are top of mind for health-conscious parents buying children’s food, but delivering on taste and texture is still paramount to win with kids.

The global syrups and sauces brand, DaVinci Gourmet, launched its new Beverage Boost to the U.S. market. Beverage Boost is a naturally flavored beverage syrup formulated with Wellmune to support immune health.

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board.

Manitoba Harvest has improved the efficiency of its raw hemp seed processing operations, and the packaging of finished products for shipment to retail by upgrading its equipment.

Kerry launched its proprietary Radicle Solution Finder, an interactive and easy-to-use web-based tool that aids in developing new plant-based products.

Cargill added four tapioca starches to its existing lines of corn- and potato-sourced starches; two sold under its SimPure 996 line and two under its SimPure 999 line.

Gadot Biochemical Industries is repositioning several of its minerals for the meat- and cheese-alternative market.

Blue Pacific Flavors launched a responsibly sourced and sustainable Kilimanjaro Vanilla.

According to the 2020 Food & Health Survey, conducted in April by the International Food Information Council, 85% of Americans said they had experienced at least some change in their eating or food preparation habits because of COVID-19.

Following a deal struck on ABC's Shark Tank, the founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky, has invested in Quevos, a brand of snacks made with egg whites.

In a joint press release, AstaReal, Beneo, and Gelita are highlighting the potential of the emerging e-sports and gaming market for food and dietary supplement manufacturers.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients released a new report, "Nutritional Food: Shaping the Future of New Ingredients," which outlines trends and developments for the future of performance and active nutrition, is based on extensive research conducted in late 2020.

Aker BioMarine has expanded its krill product portfolio with the addition of Invi, a hydrolyzed protein isolate with a complete amino acid profile that is also rich in minerals, including calcium and magnesium.

Stauber Performance Ingredients and Hawkins launched an all-natural, solvent-free liquid pomegranate extract, Pomma+ Nectar, derived from whole California pomegranates.

Success in the nutrition bar space requires consistent quality and continued innovation, including with fiber.

Medicinal mushrooms saw skyrocketing growth in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this the first step in their mainstream journey?

SweeGen adds Bestevia Reb N to its portfolio of stevia sweeteners.

Debbie Wildrick Consulting will be leading AIDP Inc.’s functional beverage and natural food expansion efforts.