MGP commits to renewable energy; 100% of electricity to come from wind
April 9, 2018
Through a three-year agreement that took effect April 1, the company has made a commitment to renewable energy through Westar Wind, a Green-e certified program offered by Westar Energy. As a result, total electric usage at MGP’s facilities in Atchison, Kan., and Lawrenceburg, Ind., will be offset by green energy provided by Westar’s wind resources in Kansas.
McCormick dedicates new website to vanilla flavor solutions, sourcing info and application ideas
March 29, 2018
Combining in-depth vanilla sourcing experience and proprietary taste technology has uniquely positioned McCormick Flavor Solutions to consistently provide its customers with premium vanilla extract and innovative vanilla flavor solutions that solve these challenges.
Pure Organic’s reformulated Fruit & Nut bars have been simplified to between four and eight recognizable, kitchen cupboard ingredients, including dates, nuts, dried fruits, and nut butters
March 26, 2018
Pure Organic’s reformulated Fruit & Nut bars have been simplified to between four and eight recognizable, kitchen cupboard ingredients, including dates, nuts, dried fruits, and nut butters. All tapioca syrup, agave nectar and processed proteins have been removed.
What are consumers choosing to eat? When and where do consumers search for meal solutions? Who’s preparing that meal? How do meal solutions get to the consumer?
Kerry uses Natural Products Expo West to release report on clean label consumer insights—by segment
March 8, 2018
Kerry surveyed more than 700 consumers to understand their opinions on nutrition, ingredients and sustainability and how these factors influence their opinions of clean label. The consumers were behaviorally segmented into five specific groups, each with a unique outlook on clean label. The report details the five segments and their respective demographics, adoption stage, relationship with clean label, their ingredient focus and avoidance patterns.
Siemer Milling unveils new research & development laboratory and wheat test-milling facility, conference and collaboration spaces
March 1, 2018
Officials note that the project involved the complete renovation of a century-old mercantile building. Coincidentally, the original store was built by Clemens Uptmor III, the son of one of the partners in “Hope Roller Mills, Uptmor & Siemer, Prop.,” which later became Siemer Milling Company.
DuPont MicroGARD® marks 35-year anniversary as clean label ingredient to extend shelf life, protect against microbial spoilage
March 1, 2018
This year, the MicroGARD® fermented product range celebrates 35 years in DuPont Nutrition & Health’s expansive portfolio of ingredients. Developed decades before the “clean label” movement gained popularity, MicroGARD® offers food manufacturers a label-friendly, easy-to-recognize ingredient with the opportunity to shorten product label ingredient statements.
Enzymes help solve some of the biggest challenges in the food processing industry. This makes them especially valuable for handling today's "hot button" issues of sugar reduction, sustainability, and acrylamide reduction, as well as applying to a myriad of clean-label approaches.
Puratos’ goal is to optimize ingredients so that industrial bakeries can have the cleanest ingredient statements. As such, the company develops an extensive range of cake mixes that fall in line with the clean label trend.