Food & Beverage

Plant proteins are notorious for tasting unpleasant. Here’s why solving the taste riddle isn’t so simple.

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

The automated brewing system called PicoBrew Z provides real-time data and precision control to allow beverage customers to more easily experiment with various combinations of MPC’s natural sweeteners. 

The term prebiotic has become an industry buzzword. How it translates to finished products and consumers may be another story, however.

Collagen can be used in bone health, joint health, nutricosmetic, cosmetic, and even sports nutrition products.

Here’s why magnesium is more than just a passing trend.

The soaring rise of the ketogenic diet has helped increase the use of MCT products because MCTs are seen as an efficient source of energy in the absence of carbohydrates.

Ardent Mills to acquire Andean Naturals Inc.’s quinoa sourcing, cleaning, and packaging operation in Yuba City, CA. 

CBD is out of the bottle. How will FDA rein in the skyrocketing CBD market?

The goal of the agreement is to develop and commercialize Merit’s novel plant protein ingredients for us in Nestlé’s plant-based foods and beverages.

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

Turmipure Gold, a branded turmeric extract from Naturex, is now self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe).

Tyson Foods Inc. has announced the creation of the Coalition for Global Protein, a multi-stakeholder initiative for the advancement of sustainable protein. 

Cannabinoid CPG: When personalized wellness and the natural world combine

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

Strategic industry investors included Greenleaf Foods, and 301 INC, the venture arm of General Mills.

The agreement significantly increases the amount of pea protein to be supplied by Roquette to Beyond Meat over the next three years, compared to the amount supplied in 2019. 

Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L. launched an aged black garlic extract called ABG10+ that is designed for functional food applications and the culinary market. 

Citromax Group, which includes the USDA organic flavor house Citromax Flavors, has announced that its lemon groves have reached a milestone of over 100,000 trees. 

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Imbibe Inc., a beverage development company, has release its beverage trend predictions for 2020. 

It’s the question on everyone’s minds: Will demand for plant protein plateau anytime soon?

OWYN, a brand of plant-based beverages and other function nutrition products, has announced a growth investment round led by PowerPlant Ventures, which joins existing investors Clearlake Capital Group L.P. and Halen Brands Inc. 

FDA has issued a final guidance on serving sizes, dual column labeling to help manufacturers of packaged food comply with the updated Nutrition Facts labeling regulations. 

Nature’s One has introduced the first organic toddler formula made with plant-based pea protein as part of its Baby’s Only Organic line. 

Experts predict 2020’s hottest food and beverage flavors.

Together, the companies are collaborating on the commercialization of yeast strains for industries such as baking and biofuel.

Natural colors, sourced from food, are growing in popularity, but they still pose some challenges to formulators making clean-label products.

Mineral ingredients are advancing to meet today’s formulating and delivery system demands.

The need to properly manage data may not be the first thing that springs to a food or beverage creator’s mind. But when it comes to delivering nutritional benefits or making health claims in particular, good data management is essential-from start to finish.