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The bill regulates the sale and distribution of products containing synthetic THC, though some challenges remain to be resolved.
Probi Probiotics May Delay Onset of Gluten Intolerance in Children in New Clinical Study
October 23rd 2017The results of the human intervention study showed that Probi's proprietary probiotic strains may suppress celiac autoimmunity and may delay onset of the disease among children genetically predisposed to it.
U.S. Plant-Based Food Sales Reach $3.1 Billion, Up 8.1% Over 2016
October 17th 2017The first-of-its-kind report, which was commission by The Good Food Institute and the Plant-Based Foods Association with data from Nielsen, shows that plant-based food products are more popular than ever, while sales for all other foods sold in the same channel were down 0.2%.
Kerry Shares Insights from Clean-Label Consumer Research: SupplySide West 2017 Report
October 13th 2017The report found that consumers’ ingredient concerns vary by age, though some “no-no” ingredients-like hydrogenated fats, MSG, and high-fructose corn syrup-were listed as top concerns among all age cohorts.
Clean-Label Cocoa Ingredients Debut at SupplySide West 2017
October 3rd 2017Now part of the company’s Bensdorp Clean clean-label cocoa powders line, the two new cocoa powders are alkalized with baking soda, allowing a label claim of “cocoa processed with baking soda” instead of “cocoa processed with alkali.”
Ingredion Launches Energy-Boosting, Slow-Digesting Carbohydrate at SupplySide West 2017
September 27th 2017The ingredient, called Sustra 2434, is a blend of native corn starch and tapioca flour and, according to the company, has been scientifically shown in the company’s proprietary research to promote a lower glycemic index and steadier blood sugar levels over an extended period of time.
Stevia Use in Foods, Beverages Up 13% Compared to Q2 2016, In New Report
September 19th 2017The report, which was commissioned by PureCircle Ltd. with data from Mintel Group Ltd., also found that food and beverage product launches featuring stevia nearly doubled in Q2 of 2017 compared to Q2 2012.
New Extended-Release Caffeine Ingredient Makes Customizing Energy Products Possible
August 10th 2017PLT Health Solutions says that the new ZümXR targeted-release, liquid-stable caffeine ingredient was developed using pharmaceutical techniques that ensure the ingredient releases caffeine in a predictable, controlled manner.
Ingredion Calls Its New Process-Stable Rice Flours a Clean-Label First
July 28th 2017The company says its process-stable Homecraft Create rice flours will enable manufacturers in the U.S., Canada, and the Asia-Pacific region to meet consumer clean-label preferences for rice flour while achieving high performance.