The breakthrough will enable the company to produce cultivated meat significantly faster and at lower costs than industry norms, and is therefore an important step towards the commercialization of Meatable’s technology and large-scale production of cultivated meat products more broadly.

Innophos’ new OptiBind™ specialty phosphate blend offers an improved alternative to sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP). When used in poultry products, processors can increase brine pickup by 19% over STPP, greatly increasing product juiciness and flavor, and ensuring higher cook yield after storage.

Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks. 

Univar Solutions Inc. and Novozymes announced a new agreement to expand the partnership into the United States and Canadian food ingredients markets. The new food ingredients agreement takes effect May 1, 2021, one month after the companies announced an exclusive agreement expanding the partnership into the United States and Canadian beverage production, homecare, and industrial cleaning markets.

Prinova, a worldwide provider of functional ingredients and manufacturer of nutrient premixes, creates an innovative online experience with the launch of its new website. 

The protein trend has promised to continue at a steady pace, with interest in, and consumption of, plant proteins increasing at record levels. This is due in large part to the rapid expansion in consumer demand for meat, dairy, and seafood analogs. But alongside the growth in protein as a whole ingredient, the various parts that make up a protein molecule are not being ignored. 

Innophos introduces Textur-Melt® LM89 and DKP (Dipotassium Phosphate), which help stabilize and improve the performance, functionality and quality of drinks that contain protein from sources including whey, collagen, and plant-based sources.

Altering the wellness space with products that not only taste good but offer functional, healthy benefits, the new flavor joins NuTrail’s lineup of high quality, low-carb and low-sugar products. 

"We want to provide plant-forward options that appeal to all the various reasons why diners are eating more plants. This includes plant-based alternatives such as Molly’s Kitchen Plant-Based Smashed Patty," said Stacey Kinkaid, vice president of product development & innovation, US Foods. "This also includes chef-inspired, vegan options such as our Chef’s Line Tempura Brussels Sprouts and vegetarian options such as Molly’s Kitchen Mexican-Style Cheese Stuffed Cigars."

A look at new plant based meat alternatives and snacks continuing to drive growth in the plant based space.

An emphasis on plant-based ingredients aligns with Pureture's commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable food production, ensuring the health and longevity of future food sources. 

Prepared Foods highlights a few examples of how the evolution in protein applications is extending across food and beverage categories.

The innovation enhances the quality and functionality of clean-label foods, while reducing production costs, making healthier food options more accessible to consumers.

The competition invited university students across the United States to develop unique snack products highlighting the nutritional and functional benefits of eggs, aligning with today’s consumer preferences for new and exciting snack options. 

Loverboy, the pioneer and innovation leader in premium sparkling hard teas, spritzes and canned cocktails, is ringing in 2024 with non-alcoholic versions of two of its original, top-rated sparking tea flavors.

“In today’s media landscape, headlines often sensationalize conflicting opinions on the role sweeteners should play in a healthy diet,” Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, IFIC president & CEO, said. 

Prepared Foods interviews Rachel Yarcony, founder and CEO of myAir, Ltd. Yarcony pioneered the myAir system, an AI-driven personalized platform that combines advanced technology with functional ingredients to offer tailor-made nutrition that “enhances stress resilience.”

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, invites Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST attendees to experience its full suite of ingredients and solutions by visiting the Interactive Kitchen experience located at booth #S-0600.

Tate & Lyle's presence at the IFT FIRST Conference will be marked by several exciting initiatives, reflecting the company's commitment to scientific expertise and innovative ingredient solutions. 

Inspired to create something unique and extraordinary, this start-up’s vision stems from passion to bring a heart healthy beverages to the masses.

Clinically studied Oxyjun® Terminalia arjuna aqueous botanical extract—a matrix of bioactives including polyphenols and glycosides—helps enhance cardiovascular function and endurance in sports performance of young, healthy exercising adults.

Phenolaeis, supplier of sustainable Palm Fruit Bioactive Complex (PFBc), is now creating functional coffee with added wellness benefits plus a smoother taste and mouthfeel. 

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, and Canomiks, a startup technology company transforming the functional food and beverage industry, announced research leveraging Canomiks' A.I. based technology platform to test and certify the biological efficacy of the cranberry. 

Farbest is already known for its robust portfolio of plant and dairy proteins, gums, natural colors, sweeteners, and more to meet customer needs.

Jungbunzlauer announced the groundbreaking for the first stage of this multi-year project, which is supported by $4.8 million from the Invest Ontario Fund.

ZenoBars remain unique among energy bars through the use of the sweetener allulose and a resistant dextrin binder made from organic tapioca.

Immuno Sweet is a shelf-stable, balanced blend of natural sugars and flavors from Coconut flowers, Jerusalem Artichoke Roots, Apples, Carrots, Licorice Roots, Erythritol and the spices Cinnamon and Turmeric. It has a distinctly warm sweetness with no unpleasant aftertaste.

In response to a petition submitted by food and beverage leader Danone North America, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and giving consumers another compelling reason to shop the yogurt aisle.

Balchem will showcase its latest ingredients at this year's SupplySide West exhibition and focus on three key pillars: innovate, integrate and illuminate.

Innophos used the 2023 SupplySide West (SSW) to highlight its portfolio of minerals, excipients, and food and beverage solutions. Booth visitors also learned how to improve gummy supplements with Chelamax® Magnesium Citrate.

Innophos, a leading producer of minerals for the nutrition industry, released a new whitepaper highlighting the results of an in-vitro study that demonstrates the superior absorption of Chelamax® Magnesium Bisglycinate and Magnesium Citrate. These findings underscore the benefits of chelated magnesium in developing highly absorbable magnesium supplements. 

Cymbiotika's Nootropic Creamer is a blend of carefully selected ingredients, including nootropics and essential nutrients.

IntelliRise features a blend of functional mushrooms and adaptogenic plants, including lions mane mushroom (Hericium Erinaceus), cordyceps mushroom, Rhodiola Rosea, and Korean panax ginseng.

Kemin Industries is offering bakers an interactive tour of its new Bakery Innovation Center located at its worldwide headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The state-of-the-art innovation center with pilot-plant equipment technology and capabilities helps bakers get the next generation of great-tasting baked goods to market quicker. 

Consumer demand for ready-to-cook plant-based meat alternatives is pushing brands to go beyond traditional freezer offerings into convenient, refrigerated products. Retail sales of plant-based meat alternatives reflect a shift happening in a dynamic category, as consumers bypass frozen products in favor of refrigerated ones. 

Kemin Industries has added a new tool to its Kemin Food Technologies – North America website: an ingredient library designed to help customers identify ideal color, freshness and safety solutions for meat and poultry, baked goods, snack and fats and oils.

Kemin Industries has released a new video, “The Journey to Sustainability,” which highlights the importance of sustainability, particularly for the Kemin Food Technologies – Americas business unit, and the ways Kemin practices and measures company efforts

The facility spans as many as 50 acres of land and is expected to not only generate more employment but also more indirect opportunities for others, including farmers.

In the first of a two-part discussion Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks behind the scenes strategy with Doug Munk, Senior Director for Nestlé New Business Ventures

Kemin Food Technologies has enhanced its North American website with a new interactive guide titled, “Baking a difference today and tomorrow.” The guide for bakery and snack producers helps users learn more about clean label solutions to ensure products stay fresher, longer and succeed in the dynamic and competitive marketplace.

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete line of clean label ingredient solutions for foods during the Institute of Food Technologists 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT22) in Chicago, IL, July 11-13. Attendees are invited to visit booth #S0421 and discuss opportunities to reduce food waste, improve yield and extend product shelf life, while maintaining a clean label.

Kemin Food Technologies – North America offers a complete suite of tortilla solutions, including dough conditioners and softeners; enzyme blends and batch packs; and mold inhibitors. 

LEVAIR® solutions help commercial bakers improve profitability, reduce waste, and reach key sustainability goals –all while they address evolving consumer trends.

Van Drunen Farms welcomes NatExpo West attendees to Booth 4082 to discover its latest on-trend fruit, vegetable, and grain ingredients. The company also will exhibit at Booth F79 in the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace.

QUINN announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI). Since 2020, QUINN has worked with Nebraska sorghum grower Steve Tucker, an SCI farmer partner, as he transitions to regenerative practices. Sorghum, a nutrient-dense and inherently sustainable crop, has been a crucial ingredient for Quinn’s supply chain since the company debuted whole-grain, gluten-free pretzels in 2016.

The Illinois Wheat Initiative will bring together faculty to collaborate on research related to wheat cultivation in Illinois. The hope is that other entities throughout the wheat value chain — including growers, millers, and food companies — will invest in the Illinois Wheat Initiative to advance the industry. 

Ardent Mills is conducting both an internal and external search, and the board seeks to announce a new CEO in the near future. 

The new collection of the pre-workout candy flavors provides a combination of clinically-proven ingredients and flavor, dually fueling athletes' bodies ahead of their workout while also satisfying their sweet tooth.

The chips are not fried and are free from artificial ingredients, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, MSG, and trans fat.

All of Nature’s Path new keto products are 100% organic, keto-certified, non-GMO, 100% plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, and contain no artificial sweeteners or flavors.