What is happening is that more consumers are concerned about health, the environment and/or animal welfare practices. And for one or more of these reasons, eaters are consciously embracing a more "flexitarian" diet—a plan where they’re opting to skip meat at one or more daily meals.

Givaudan’s distinguished Chef’s Council, an industry first that originally launched in 2006, brings together some of the most creative culinary minds in the world to focus on a current challenging theme.

Collagen, a major component of the human body, is a primary structural protein of connective tissues and supports musculoskeletal function and performance. With so much attention on the sports nutrition arena, GELITA’s roster of Bioactive Collagen Peptides® is sure to be Most Valuable Player at SupplySide West (SSW).

According to Innova Market Insights’ 2018 consumer survey, 49% of U.S. consumers are driven by health when buying meat and dairy alternatives. Plant-based food demand is climbing, with consumers concerned about animal welfare and minimizing their carbon footprint.

Through a pioneering licensing deal, Dolcas makes this uniquely efficacious “beauty-from-within” ingredient available to US consumers at a low, clinically supported daily dose of just 1g. Morikol will be featured at this year’s SSW Expo in Las Vegas, Booth #6675.

It may be a dark liquor, but bourbon is the clear leader of the spirit trend, fueled by the renewed interest in authenticity and craft heritage products, innovation from distilleries and elevated cocktail programs.

Hormel Ingredient Solutions, which officially debuted at IFT ’19, capitalizes on the companies’ shared commitments to providing high-quality ingredients and results-driven solutions.

“From mushroom jerky to sparkling honey water, we’ve seen some incredible products that use honey developed in the last 12 months,” Catherine Barry, National Honey Board’s director of marketing, says. “By recognizing some of these products through our Queen’s Choice Award, we’re able to show appreciation to food and beverage manufacturers that choose honey and use it as a flavor, functional ingredient and marketing benefit.”

Come join FORCE pkg Founder Tom Newmaster for a fun, roll-up-your sleeves workshop that will challenge attendees to think outside the box while they combine product ideation and development with package design.