Food & Beverage

As more shoppers seek out high-protein snacks, how can they tell which ones are truly better? One company took a look.

England’s leading health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barret International, has launched the first commercially available effervescent product to contain Pharmako Biotechnologies’ HydroCurc, called Vitaboost Turmeric.

According to the firm, when complete, the new commercial facility will be the first and only to have the capability to produce food-grade canola protein.

Beneo is launching two new additions to its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio in July: an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, and organic chicory root fiber, Orafti Organic. 

Sports products are in the middle of a flavor revolution.

Viva 5 has purchased a stake in Go Mix, a customizable, recyclable, ready-to-drink delivery method that provides consumers targeted on-the-go nutrition.

Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on food safety?

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Organic India introduced a psyllium pre & probiotic fiber powder in three flavors-orange, cinnamon spice, and original-that can be used in baked goods, smoothies, and more.

Malt Products Corp. designed an innovation lab so its customers can test ingredients, test out new formulations, and better understand flavor and stability properties.

With FDA busy vetting coronavirus tests, therapeutics, and-one can hope-an eventual vaccine, will the agency have the bandwidth to develop a regulatory framework for permitting CBD’s use in foods and beverages?

The insoluble fiber, derived from tapioca, can be used in bakery and snack items as a high-fiber ingredient that supports digestive wellness.

Danone North America partnered with the bioscience company Brightseed, creator of an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that maps novel plant nutrients to human health, to investigate plant sources for unknown health and nutrition benefits.

To address palatability, suppliers in the industry have developed novel ways to improve the flavor profile of these natural formulas through innovative farming techniques, cutting-edge processing and formulation, and continued experimentation.

How are algae ingredients making food functional?

Arla Foods Ingredients has announced that whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food and beverage applications.

Gold Coast Ingredients launched a vegan, all-natural smoked gouda flavor as an alternative to cheese flavors such as cheddar, white cheddar, and nacho cheese.

Flavor manufacturers work hard to accurately replicate nostalgic flavors-and consumers are buying.

What will it take for a plant-based competitor to survive to the next round?

Better-for-you alcohol is on the rise. Here’s how this new consumer market is shaping up.

eSports, powders, “superdrinks,” and more are driving sports drink development.

Bonlacta is designed for high-temperature, short-time processing enabling lactose-free milk to become a mainstream reality for North American producers

 Algaia, S.A. completed a €2.2m investment round to continue fueling its double-digit growth. 

Continued innovation of dairy alternatives has made plant-based yogurt a viable and delicious option.

Perfect Day's flora-made dairy proteins are being used to make vegan ice cream sold by Smitten Ice Cream in San Francisco. 

Kerry has acquired IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Labs Inc., two acquisitions the company says enhances its leadership position in the clean label space.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet the growing demand for ambient yogurt in China. 

Mantrose-Haeuser launched Certicoat Gummy Polishes, highly stable anti-stick polishing agents for starch-, pectin-, or gelatin-based gummy products for the dietary supplement industry. 

Prinova has partnered with Open Book Extracts, a CBD ingredient manufacturer to launch HydroBond CBD

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.