Organic opportunity abounds for product development with gum acacia
July 12, 2018
OTA noted that “the growth rate for organic food sales was below 2016’s 9% pace and was impacted by markedly slow growth in the big organic dairy and egg category. Nevertheless, it was well above that of the overall food market, which nudged up 1.1%.
Family-owned company introduces USDA certified organic corn chips in four flavors
June 15, 2018
The new line debuts on shelves in four flavors in 8.25-ounce packaging ($4.49): Organic Yellow and Blue Corn for the snacking purist, straight from the grill Organic Bar-B-Q and “Philly, eat your heart out” Organic Chili Cheese. In addition to organic and non-GMO certifications,
each variety is also gluten-free and contains low or no added sugar.
Ingredion launches NOVATION PRIMA 309 and 609 organic functional native starches
June 15, 2018
NOVATION PRIMA 309 and 609 organic native corn starches provide a comparable viscosity and gel strength to modified starches, yet qualify for a simple, “organic corn starch” label while providing cold-temperature stability. The certified-organic corn starches are unique, providing both process tolerance and cold-temperature stability. The starches create a smooth, short texture that, once cooked, do not set to a gel or cause syneresis, even after several freeze/thaw cycles.
Corbion takes organic baking to new heights with addition to Pristine® portfolio
June 15, 2018
The latest addition to the already robust Pristine® range of clean-label dough conditioners can be used in both organic and non-GMO formulations, and consistently outperforms competing products—delivering better machinability and oven spring, increased volume and, in some cases, reduced mix time.
TIC Gums extends its portfolio to include organic tara gum
June 14, 2018
Due to its galactomannan structure, TICorganic Tara Gum HV can be used as an alternative to other galactomannans, such as locust bean gum (LBG) and guar gum, in certain applications. Similarly to LBG and guar, tara provides thickness and creaminess, as well as an enhanced eating experience.
Applied Food Sciences’ PurTurmeric yields a complex flavor and full solubility for simple formulation
June 13, 2018
Consumers are craving more complex flavors and new experiences. As a golden-yellow spice native to India, turmeric meets this demand. The number of turmeric-infused products is rapidly increasing across all segments of the natural foods industry, most notably beverages.
Tecumseh Poultry was founded in 1998 and produces air-chilled, fresh chicken, as well as deli-style chicken and a variety of chicken sausages
June 12, 2018
The company’s operations include two plants located in Tecumseh and Waverly, Nebraska, as well as live operations. Tyson Foods currently plans to operate Tecumseh Poultry as a separate, wholly owned subsidiary and expects to retain its approximately 600 team members, including operations staff, sales teams and management.
The ready-to-drink coffee blends Chameleon’s classic cold-brew coffee with organic milk
May 31, 2018
The ready-to-drink coffee blends Chameleon’s classic cold-brew coffee with organic milk and organic sweet, the company says. Each bottle of Chameleon Cold-Brew contains between 100 to 110 calories, five to 12g of sugar, and four grams of protein in each eight-ounce serving, it adds.