Despite being more costly to produce, organic milk production more than tripled in five years, but more recently, growth has slowed in the wake of the weaker U.S. economy.
Helping food and beverage manufacturers discover new ways to use dairy ingredients in a wide range of product applications was the focus of the U.S. Ingredients program at this year’s IFT Annual Meeting.
The industry's growth and innovation is inherently tied to university food science departments, which are being particularly hard hit in tough economic times.
I In recent years, teas have migrated from their traditional format, as hot or cold beverages, to be included as an ingredient in a variety of food products.
As functional benefits become increasingly important to consumers, manufacturers have been quick to work these claims into their products. Coffee has seen notable development in this area, as it already provides energy through caffeine and offers fertile ground for additional functional claims.
The Republic of Tea has launched Unrefined Cane Sweetener, which is a natural product extension from tea, as the sweetener is marketed as an ideal accompaniment to the brand’s tea products.
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