Food & Beverage

It may come as no surprise that the meat alternatives space is a burgeoning and profitable market, but the market intelligence firm Numerator has shed some light on who is buying these products and what is motivating them. 

SPINS will be releasing its first-ever “State of the Natural Industry” report.

A new addition to the firm’s Lentein product line, the ingredient contains 65-70% hydrolyzed protein, a complete amino acid profile, is highly functional, and can even be used in meat analogues, a burgeoning market. 

Changing consumer interests are bringing alcohol elements into the healthy products marketplace.

Consumers want new and experimental flavors that push the boundaries of sensory appeal, writes market researcher FMCG Gurus.

Better Juice has developed an enzymatic technology that naturally transforms all types of fruit sugars into prebiotic and other non-digestible fiber and sugars. 

Geocann has launched a portfolio of cannabis formulations that utilize the patent-protected VESIsorb delivery system, designed to dramatically improve the absorption and bioavailability of cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD).

As the beverage industry expands, the word hydration is appearing more and more as a component of positioning statements and product benefits.

Protein company Perfect Day has introduced its first consumer product, a limited-edition ice cream featuring the company’s proprietary, fermentation-derived, animal-free protein.

There’s a new watermelon drink on the market. Wonder Melon is made from 100% organic, cold-pressed juice.

In a market segment as old and enduring as grains, one might wonder if further innovation is possible.

The California Organic Center, the Rodale Institute’s third regional resource center, will be in Camarillo, CA, and funded by the Ventura Seed Company. The regional resource centers are intended for regionally focused research trials, farmer outreach, and consumer education.

The Smart Baking Company, a manufacturer of gluten-free baked goods, has entered into the hemp-derived CBD space with its new product: Smartcakes Plus Hemp CBD.

Royal DSM and the Avril Group are collaborating to bring a non-GMO canola-based protein to market. 

From insolubility to low bioavailability, CBD is a challenging ingredient to work with.

Purple corn is known to be rich in anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Consumers are demanding more from their chocolate and willing to pay up for quality.

DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences debuted a naturally-sourced stabilizer for plant-based and vegan beverages, called Grindsted Gellan Veg 200. 

The Flavor Extracts Manufacturers Association has issued GRAS approval for Vitosa natural flavors, a line of stevia products manufactured by HB Natural Ingredients, a subsidiary of BGG World.

GNT Group has developed a range of blue powders derived from spirulina that have a high color intensity as part of its line of Exberry Coloring Foods. 

Sweet Sense, Inc., a joint venture between Global Biolife, Inc. and Quality Candy Company LLC, is bringing to market a new sweetening solution called Laetose. 

As consumers seek healthier energy alternatives, the energy products category is finding opportunities for market growth and product innovation.

The ingredient was created in partnership with Virun Nutra-Biosciences, whose patented Esolv technology encapsulates the astaxanthin in micelles that are then spray-dried to create a water-soluble powder that is neutral flavored, highly dispersible, and bioavailable.

SweeGen, Inc.'s proprietary Rebaudioside E is now Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) after FDA issues no objection letter. 

Dawn Food Products Inc. has acquired an Ardent Mills ingredient mix facility in Burlington, Ontario, taking over the sweet ingredient business. 

A look at a few new turmeric/curcumin products that launched in the past year.

FDA has issued a new guidance on food labels for single-ingredient sugars and syrups, as well as certain cranberry products, after producers of single-ingredient sugars raised concerns about how consumers would perceive Added Sugars declarations on product labels. 

According to Innova Market Insights, the number of foods and beverages positioned toward skin health saw 15% average annual growth globally between 2014 and 2018.

IFT 2019 saw continued innovation in clean-label sweetening solutions to infiltrate a broader range of product applications. 

The new system, says DuPont, will provide superior taste and texture to a range of plant-based meat products.