Food & Beverage

The joint venture will initially focus on producing ingredients from the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly, but plans to diversify into mealworms as well.

According to supplier ADM/Matsutani LLC, Fibersol-DLQ is for formulators who want to make a fiber claim but without including a “high percentage of fiber.”

TerraVia's AlgaVia algae portfolio is now approved for food use across North America, the company says.

According to Evolva, however, any plans for EverSweet are still contingent upon ongoing negotiations between Evolva and Cargill, which Evolva said it hopes to complete by the spring of this year.

The facility is being used to implement Benexia’s patented MicroTech milling technology, which the company uses to produce ultra-fine, ultra-dispersible chia powders.

Also yesterday, more 130 U.S. food and agriculture industry representatives sent a letter to President Trump specifically asking the President to protect the opportunities of NAFTA.

Strong sales growth and promising research make boswellia and turmeric two of the most promising Ayurvedic herbs to watch this year.

The new guidelines propose a multitude of best practices for the labeling, storing, and stability testing of dietary supplements and functional foods that include probiotics.

Experts predict 2017’s hottest flavors.

Ingredion will become the exclusive global distributor of SeeGen’s stevia-based sweeteners starting in February.

The new BactoCease NV OR Liquid joins Kemin’s line of buffered-vinegar food-safety solutions.

From cashews and chicory to specialty sodas, the SPINS Product Library Team forecasts 2017’s micro and macro trends.

Foods and beverages, including bakery, nutrition bar, and cereal and pasta products, can now use the claim.

Ingredion looks to leverage TIC Gums’ portfolio of gum acacia and guar ingredients, among others.

A new survey commissioned by PR agency Ingredient Communications found as many as 73% of consumers are willing to pay a higher retail price for food or beverage products made with ingredients they recognize.

In a letter to FDA last week, 32 members of Congress asked the agency to find some other name for non-dairy milks.

Energy drink makers must keep up with today’s consumer trends, including clean-label and healthy.

Full-fledged vegetarians may be the most loyal consumers of meat-replacement products, but part-time vegetarians, or flexitarians, offer huge opportunities for market growth. Can today's meat substitutes win them over?

Seeds, avocado, nuts, fermented foods, and ancient grains top the list of “superfoods” to watch in 2017, according to a new survey of more than 1700 registered dietitians.

Ocean Spray’s new Cranberry +Health juice drink is meant to reduce UTIs in hospitals, managed-care facilities, and retirement homes.

Scientists tell you how to turn food waste into new ingredients.

An industry analyst has released its 10 key trends for 2017, including a focus on personalized nutrition, inflammation, and digestive health.

The snacks brand led the way on several key regulatory fronts this year, including successfully petitioning FDA to reevaluate its definition of the term "healthy." 

Superfruits may not be as trendy as they were ten years ago, but market experts share five key strategies for keeping the category ripe.

The new PurGinger organic ginger extract and Pur-C organic vitamin C extract are uniquely suited for beverage applications, AFS says.

Non-digestible carbohydrates like Nexira’s Fibregum acacia gum have been granted a new health claim from EFSA that says they induce a lower blood-glucose rise than sugars.

Plant-based foods, evening-oriented formulations, and products that help eliminate food waste will be among the top trends next year, according to Mintel.

The new Nutrilac WheyHi ingredient reduces the risk of fouling in ready-to-drink whey beverages, Arla says.

Under the new agreement for joint development and commercialization, Cellana will supply Piveg with algae from its Kona, Hawaii facility, which Piveg will use in its existing processing equipment and facilities in Mexico.

Innova Market Insights shares its top trends to watch in 2017, including personalized nutrition, sweetening without added sugars, ethnic cuisines, plant-based ingredients, clean-label products, and more.