Tagatose, a monosaccharide that has gained popularity for its ability to meet calorie-reduction targets without compromising taste, texture or function, attained the NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified certification.

In response to a petition submitted by food and beverage leader Danone North America, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and giving consumers another compelling reason to shop the yogurt aisle.

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its final 2023 estimates and its latest 2024 Food Away-From-Home (FAFH) Industry and Segment Projections.

The event at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center will feature CEOs, presidents and directors of business from all areas of the food industry, as well as an update about WMU's food marketing program, which provides talent to the leading companies that attend the conference.

Rudi’s Rocky Mountain Bakery, known for its selection of organic and gluten-free breads and frozen innovations including Texas Toast and Breakfast Sandwiches, announced the launch of nut-free Sandos made with Rudi’s Signature Country Morning White Bread and Voyage’s Roasted Seed Spread. 

The research, Finding Growth for Food & Beverage at Retail: Winning Eating Occasions throughout the Day, supports go-to-market strategies and ways in which grocers can attract more shopper relevance regarding needs, experiences, tastes, rewards, health – and especially convenience. 

Kodiak, the breakfast company known for its high-protein, 100% whole grain products, announced the recent appointment of Steve Katzenberger as chief operating officer and Sonali Dalvi vice president of product development, a newly created role at Kodiak. Both Katzenberger and Sonali will report to CEO, Val Oswalt.

The new logo thoughtfully borrows equity from Pepsi's past whilst incorporating modern elements to create a look that is unapologetically current and undeniably Pepsi. 

The innovative process delivers active ingredients to cells more efficiently and completely. Commercial uses include helping plants grow faster and healthier with less fertilizer, improving nutrient uptake in skin care, delivering faster, longer lasting, and enhanced hydration in performance drinks, and more efficient precision fermentations. 

Xu, who is currently SVP, chief innovation officer and president of global healthful solutions at Ingredion, will take responsibility for leading ABFI’s next phase of growth, driven by investment to enhance capability in both research and development and commercial activities.