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Innophos: Clean Label Baking

Innophos returns as a presenter at the American Society of Baking’s (ASB) Annual BakingTECH Event and Expo from February 27 – 29, 2024 at the Hilton Chicago. BakingTECH is one of the largest events of its kind bringing together thousands of attendees, including scientists, food professionals, and exhibiting companies from around the globe.




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Bascom: Natural Sweetening

Bascom Maple Farms, the trusted source and supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar, is hosting IBIE 2022 attendees this week in Las Vegas. Visitors to IBIE booth #7026 can sample a beautiful array of great-tasting natural and organic maple syrups and sugars.




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Tate & Lyle: New Sweetener Solutions

ERYTESSE™ Erythritol has 70% the sweetness of sucrose and a similar temporal profile, with zero[1] calories[2]. It can be used in a range of categories, including beverages, dairy, bakery and confectionery.




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Sweegen: Sweetening Solutions

Sweegen announced its strategic investment and partnership snapshot ahead of the FI Europe 2022, where it will exhibit zero sugar solutions in immersive food experiences, displaying consumers’ favorite foods and beverages with zero sugar solutions in Paris, France, Dec. 6-8.




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Consumer Sweet Preferences Make Sugar Reduction Challenging for Product Developers

Global concerns over obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease will usher in the new year’s health and wellness initiatives. Consumers will engage in the annual effort to seek out food and beverage choices with more moderate amounts of nutritive sweeteners (i.e., sucrose and fructose), lower amounts of “undesirable” fats, and fewer calories. 




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Bonumose Begins Production of Tagatose at New Facility

Having developed a proprietary method for producing low-cost tagatose from plant-based starches, Bonumose is at the forefront of using enzymatic processes to make rare sugars at scale. Starting in mid-February, ASR Group will have tagatose available for initial shipments and samples.




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Elo Life Systems Closes Series A Round, Raising $24.5 Million

Elo also expects to open a Series B financing round later this year to further scale and commercialize its sweetener products, and expand its R&D pipeline with additional healthy and sustainable ingredients.




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Bonumose: Plant-Based, Prebiotic Sugar

Tagatose is 90% as sweet as table sugar, but with 62% fewer calories than regular sugar, with no bitter aftertaste. It is also ultra-low on the glycemic index, making it a suitable sweetener for people with diabetes or anyone watching their health. 




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The Controversy Surrounding Erythritol

If you’ve been following this controversy surrounding erythritol, don’t panic yet. Check in first with David Feder, Executive Editor—Technical for Prepared Foods as he provides some reasoned opinion on the matter.




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Sweegen: Protein Sweetening

Sweegen announced today the launch of Sweetensify™ Flavors, its newest flavor tool for food and beverage producers, to create better-for-everyone products. 




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Bascom Maple Farms: Clean Label Sweetening

Bascom Maple Farms, the trusted source and supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar, invites attendees to visit the Bascom booth #S2559 during the Institute of Food Technologists 2023 Annual Event and Expo (IFT FIRST), July 17-19, at McCormick Place in Chicago.




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CarobWay: Low Glycemic Index Sweetener

FoodTech start-up CarobWay™, Ltd. will introduce its clean-label, low glycemic index (GI) sweetener at IFT FIRST 2023 in Chicago. The company will demonstrate the new sweetener in gummy and energy bar prototypes to illustrate the new sweetener's capabilities.




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Tate & Lyle: Soluble Sweetener

An internationally patent protected breakthrough in stevia technology, this addition expands Tate & Lyle’s ability to help customers solve stevia solubility issues in food and beverages and helps deliver on consumer demand for healthier and tastier, sugar and calorie reduced products. 




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Sweegen Takes Stand Against Mislabeling Practices

Sweegen addressed the pressing issue of mislabeling within the stevia industry, specifically concerning Reb M stevia sold under false claims intentionally. 




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Kerr by Ingredion: Clean, Better for You

Ingredion Incorporated used SupplySide West 2023 to showcase its Kerr by Ingredion portfolio of fruit- and vegetable-based juices, purees, concentrates, essences, distillates and custom formulations (from both conventional and organic sources). 




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How Will the Future of Sweet Cereals Shake Out?

Bulking sweeteners, such as sugar alcohols and the newer, rare sugars allulose and tagatose, can require usage levels that are not commercially viable. Plus, parents might be hesitant to purchase cereals with these sucrose substitutes because of a lack of familiarity. Meanwhile, high-intensity sweeteners lack the multifaceted functionality and taste of sucrose and fructose and are not suitable for children whose sweet tooth could use subduing towards lower levels of sweetness in foods.




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Cargill: Innovative Ingredients

PalmAgility® 600 series compound coating fats (pictured) are a new line of patent-pending, specialty fats designed for a variety of applications including fillings, drizzling, enrobing and bottoming for bakery, snacks and confectionery products. 




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Osage Food Products Celebrates 25th Anniversary

At the onset of the business,Bill Dickinson and his small team were focused on ingredient trading, offering buy and resell services along with inventory management expertise.




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National Honey Board Announces Queen’s Choice Awards Winners

This year’s Queen’s Choice nods are representative of a robust new product development boom, with cereals, bakery and snacks leading sweetened-with-honey releases this year, followed closely by sauces and seasonings




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T. Hasegawa USA: Authentic Flavor Appeal

The company stays ahead of emerging trends to analyze the latest in what consumers are looking for in packaged foods, beverages and even foodservice menus—and shares these findings with the industry with “Flavor Flash” reports.




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ADM: Food, Color Trends

ADM shared its outlook on the flavor and color trends that will drive product innovation in 2024. With unapologetic abandon for self-expression coupled with individual wellness goals top-of-mind for consumers across regions, ADM has identified four trends that illustrate evolving consumer behaviors and will inspire memorable moments.




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HERDEZ Barbacoa Shredded Beef in Sauce

Inspired by one of the most popular authentic Mexican dishes, the convenient, heat-and-eat meat is crafted with as blend of spices and seasoning, packed with protein and made with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no artificial flavors added. 




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Tasty Bite Spice Balms

Tasty Bite developed Spice Balms, a collection of three spice-infused, gender-neutral lip balms that highlight the bold flavors found in the brand's cult-favorite curries.




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Nissin Foods Announces $228 Million Expansion Plans

Nissin Foods USA, the creator of such iconic brands as Top Ramen® and Cup Noodles®, announced a major investment of $228 million to develop a third US manufacturing facility in Greenville County, S.C. This investment will significantly increase the company's manufacturing capabilities and advance its innovation pipeline to further meet consumer demand for its products.




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New Hispanic-Inspired Products to Round Out 2023

“We were thrilled when Francia approached us with her vision. Her passion to bring to life her grandmother's recipe—inspired by her passion for cooking and experience growing up in Los Angeles—resonated with our own commitment to bringing to consumers the flavors of Mexico raised in LA,” said Diana DeLoza, LA VICTOIA director of marketing. “…Together, we created a salsa that celebrates the rich heritage of Los Angeles and brings it to tables everywhere.”




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Kerry: Flavor Forecast

Q: What do you foresee as the biggest flavor trends coming to the forefront in 2024?
Soumya Nair: Flavor trends are deeply rooted in the changing consumer priorities and in the coming year consumers’ priority in wanting conscious, empowered and comforting foods will gain significance.




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Sleep Walk Chocolate, Mexican Chocolate Flavors

Made by Sleep Walk Chocolate in collaboration with Chef Rick Bayless, each bar boasts a unique flavor profile, but are all made of imported organic cacao from Tabasco, Mexico.




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Ruiz Foods Names New Top Leadership

The Ruiz Foods board of directors selected the company’s current chief operating officer, Kimberli Carroll, as president and chief executive officer. 




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Mother Murphy’s: Where Sweet Meets Spicy

It's time to tip our hats to the culinary trend that's been setting tongues wagging and taste buds tingling. Move over, mundane munchies, because we're about to dive into the delectable world of "swicy" – that's right, the sassy lovechild of sweet and spicy.




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Deep Indian Kitchen Kati Street Wraps

Deep Indian Kitchen's new Kati Street Wraps deliver a unique toasted texture and a vibrant, rich flavor experience - just like the Katis made famous by street carts in India and Indian restaurants in America.




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T. Hasegawa: Meat Protein Trends

Each month, California-based flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA publishes a report detailing emerging consumer trends in CPG food / beverage and foodservice menus.




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Nona Lim Instant Noodle Bowls, Heat & Serve Entrees

In addition to its original slow-simmered bone broth, the Nona Lim lineup now includes soups, fresh noodles, stir-fry kits and the latest Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees.




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Flagship Food Group Rebrands to Insignia International

The company unveiled its new logo and spoke further about the rebranding to a live audience. Simultaneously, the company launched a new website at www.Insignia.gg.




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New Prepared Foods, Drinks Deliver Authentic Cultural Experiences

The trend toward global culinary exploration is driven by younger generations. Among those participating in our annual surveys, Millennials and Generation Z globally are somewhat more likely to express interest in more unusual, adventurous and exotic flavors.




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Schwan's Company, State of South Dakota Announce Future Investments to Support New Food Production Facility

The new manufacturing facility will produce Asian-style foods, primarily for Schwan's #1 Korean food brand bibigo, using state-of-the-art automated production lines. 




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The Joy of Cooking — Asian

Listen in as Prepared Foods talks Asian food trends and tastes with DDC Founder & CEO Norma Chu.




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DayDayCook Acquires Asian Food Brand, Omsom

The acquisition, which consists of a combination of DDC’s cash and stock paid out over four years, is expected to accelerate new product innovation for Omsom, with R&D anticipated to take half the time from idea to aisle. 




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Laoban Frozen Bao Buns

The cousin of the dumpling, bao buns are a Chinese specialty comprising fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet stuffing.




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DamduOne Korean Dumplings

Made in DamduOne’s state-of-the art Korean facility using fresh local farm produce and proprietary recipes, the dumplings are low calorie and contain no artificial preservatives. 




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Asian Sauces and Ingredients with Chef Robert Danhi

To define some core trends in Asian and Asian -inspired sauces and ingredients, Prepared Foods turned to regular contributor and research chef Robert Danhi.




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Pepsico to Acquire Siete Foods

Siete products will bring a rich, new aspect to the PepsiCo multicultural portfolio with food that plays an important role in meal occasions and culinary experiences.




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Oil-absorbent pad

Oil Eater’s new Tuff Rug is an absorbent pad for use in high-traffic areas. Tough enough for use in maintenance departments, forklift aisles, manufacturing plants and warehouse walkways, Tuff Rug pads soak up oil, grime and dirt.




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Snow-melting mats

Sno*Melter Mats are simple to install, energy efficient and environmentally friendly.




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Fleet-monitoring software

HoistCam Director Enterprise Fleet-Monitoring Software enables construction owners and managers to remotely monitor an entire jobsite via HoistCam, SiteCam, and other cameras or drones.




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Audible and visual signaling products

SignalTech, a new brand of audible and visual industrial signaling products, is a price-competitive product offering for general signaling safe area markets.




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High-speed door

The LiteSpeed HZ High-Speed Door has a Class II, Division 2 listing from UL, carrying a Group Code G and Temperature Code 6.




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Loading dock safety gate

The Loading Dock Safety Gate keeps your workers safe while your dock runs efficiently.




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Conduit stub-up eliminator

Stub-EASE is designed to reduce tripping, slipping and falling injuries on conduit stub-ups by safely removing stub-ups from a raceway.




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Emergency stop device

The Cable and Push-Button E-Stop emergency stop device features a unique cam operation for faster positive stopping of metal working machines, yet it is immune to nuisance tripping because of vibrations.




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Dock safety product

Outside the loading dock opening, from a fixed location above the dock door, the Approach-Vu Sensor detects the motion of a tractor-trailer backing into a dock position.