BESTEVIA Reb D stevia leaf sweetener obtains Non-GMO Project Verified status
March 23, 2018
SweeGen’s unique production process starts with the stevia leaf and uses a proprietary technology to achieve high purity levels of Reb D. Sensory mapping, obtained through a trained sensory panel, shows that Reb D has a sugar-like sweet taste and has a sweetness onset and sweet linger (also called “sweetness time intensity”) that is closer to sugar than other stevia products. In 2017, the U.S. FDA issued a No Objection Letter for BESTEVIA Reb D stevia leaf sweetener for use as a general-purpose, non-nutritive sweetener for foods and beverages (GRN No. 715).
ADM creates four new segments: Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition, Oilseeds and Origination
March 21, 2018
The new segments better reflect ADM’s operating structure and will enable the company to further highlight the differentiation of its product and service offerings and enhance its ability to respond to the evolving needs of customers.
Comax Flavors releases consumer insights on sweet baked goods
March 13, 2018
This is the seventh study of the company’s primary market research program. The Sweet Baked Goods study was fielded in August 2017 with 1,000 US respondents, ages 18-70+; half were female and the other half were male.
Gelita introduces collagen protein blog for formulators
March 13, 2018
The blog will call upon the expertise of GELITA’s internal team members as well as outside key opinion leaders and influencers from around the world. This blog is just one part of GELITA’s comprehensive social media initiative designed to promote #AmazingGelatine and #AmazingCollagen.
A food researcher’s perspective on ingredient trends
March 13, 2018
Prepared Foods talks about sugar reduction and industrial fruit preparations with Karsten Kotte, vice president of technical services at Graceland Fruit, an industrial fruit and fruit products supplier in Frankfort, Mich. Kotte is responsible for Graceland’s product and process optimization. Prior to joining Graceland, Kotte spent more than 15 years in the food industry with Omega Protein Corporation, H.J. Heinz Company and the Schwan Food Company. He joined Graceland in the fall of 2016.
New business unit is committed to partnering with farmers and customers to develop specialty ingredients and products
March 12, 2018
Driven by a team of experts The Annex offers the nimbleness, flexibility and speed of a start-up, all supported with the resources, relationships and expertise of Ardent Mills. It operates as a company-within-a-company, cultivating deep and lasting ties with farmers, university and private research teams, customers, and key vendors to identify, source, grow and pioneer everything from organic and heirloom grains to leading-edge ingredients.
Support for farmers transitioning to certified organic helps create a more scalable and reliable future supply of organic corn
March 8, 2018
According to Nielsen, organic corn-based foods and meat is approximately a $2 billion retail market with over 10% annual growth for the past three years. In addition, Certified Transitional product retail dollars sales have grown 5-fold over the past year versus the prior year.
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.
Seth Flowerman, Devin Stagg bring track record of success in health, wellness and consumer products solutions to new positions; Paul Flowerman to focus on broad social/innovation portfolio
March 7, 2018
According to Paul Flowerman, Chairman of PLT Health Solutions, the appointment of Seth Flowerman as President is an acknowledgement of his role in the dramatic growth of the company in sales, quality of strategic vision and experienced workforce in the last five years