The Almond Board of California's submission for the award detailed nearly five decades of research and advancements in food safety funded by the almond industry through the Almond Board.

In the past few years the ranking has demonstrated that more and more small and medium-sized companies are adopting this concept of innovation: 47% of the top 15 enterprises have implemented strategic innovation and are benefiting from more sustainable returns than through product or process innovations alone.

Coca-Cola says the line includes six unique flavors—including Blackberry Basil Lemonade, Lavender Mint Lemonade, Spicy Watermelon Lemonade, Tangerine Passionfruit Lemonade, Strawberry Guava Lemonade, and Pomegranate Limeade.

There’s no better way to introduce Prepared Foods’ upcoming 17th annual Spirit of Innovation Awards. These distinctive awards recognize new foods and beverages in retail, foodservice and alternative channels—all those items introduced from January 2018 through March 2019.

“Our purpose is to bring maximum value to the milk we are entrusted with,” says Daragh Maccabee, CEO of Idaho Milk Products. “This award is recognition for the passion, the commitment, the scientific expertise that our team delivers every day, thank you to all the team at Idaho Milk Products for making this happen.”

The International Spice Conference is an initiative by the All India Spices Exporters Forum. It provides a networking platform for all participants in the spices industry—including flavor and fragrance companies, food and beverage manufacturers, spice associations, policy makers, farmers and other stakeholders. This year’s event drew more than 900 delegates.

Established in 2006, the annual AHPA Awards acknowledge individuals and organizations that help further AHPA's goal of promoting the responsible commerce of herbs and herbal products.

“The FABI Awards showcase the creative companies helping chefs and foodservice operators innovate in their businesses,” said Mike Hickey, executive vice president and president, Ecolab Inc. and 2019 Co-Chair of the National Restaurant Association Show. “The products showcased as 2019 recipients represent ‘what's new and next’ in foodservice.”

NEXTY winners represent the best of the best when it comes to the mission and values of the natural products industry.

This year, 54 packages were submitted in the competition, for a total of 140 entries (some packages were entered into multiple categories).