Restucci has a diverse background in purchasing, marketing and technical expertise across farming, consumer packaged goods, food, and agribusiness environments, making him a versatile addition to help steer the Calyxt agronomy team.

Tastepoint’s brand promise is based on “the perfect blend of heart and science” with a focus on servicing customers with the “can-do” approach of a smaller company but backed by expertise traditionally reserved for companies with more global reach.

Rising diagnosis of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity are also driving the demand for convenient, gluten-free options. According to a recent report, the gluten-free market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 9.1%, with an estimated value of $32.39 USD by 2025.

The North Carolina Food Innovation Lab is a state-of-the-art facility assisting food companies and entrepreneurs in creating the plant-based foods of tomorrow. 

DSM has made Personalized Nutrition a key pillar in its nutrition strategy; this latest move unites previously announced partnerships and investments across the necessary key capabilities including personalized nutrition delivery platforms such as Panaceutics, Mixfit and Tespo.

Genesis R&D Supplements version 1.6 introduces a new document management feature that enables users to store critical recordkeeping files such as spec sheets and lab analysis results with “Ingredients” and “Formulas” stored in the database. 

The $1.5 million investment was designed to inspire innovation within the bakery market, and includes all the equipment, capabilities and bakery support team needed for Kemin and its customer-partners to accelerate product development. 

AAK USA, Inc. used IFT to debut AkoPlanet, a new global brand for plant-based foods. It gives formulators a real-life solution for plant-based food and beverages.

DuPont will display a wide range of market-relevant health and wellness innovations, including premium probiotic solutions for head-to-toe wellness; indulgent plant-based beverages; mindful snacking solutions leveraging plant-based proteins and clinically backed probiotics; and clean label solutions to deliver strong softgel capsules and other advanced delivery formats.

Starches, fibers, and gums are co-products constituting the majority composition of plant materials. They are emerging as destination ingredients in a market that is increasingly averse to synthetic ingredients and also questioning the regular use of animal-based ingredients.