Bell’s new food grade botanicals address demand for natural products
September 18, 2017
With botanicals ranging from absinthe, curry, ginger and more, Bell has already had great success in applications such as bakery, beverage, confections, dairy, and savory.
Comax consumer survey shows flavor drives juice sales, experience
September 11, 2017
Comax Flavors offers new primary research on consumers’ behavior, usage and attitudes towards juice. This is the second study of the company’s primary market research program. The juice study was fielded in February 2017 with 500 US respondents, ages 18 to 70+. More than half of which were parents of children ages 1 to 17.
Taste receptors are not only found on the tongue; scientists recently discovered the existence of taste receptors that reside in the gastrointestinal tract, internal organs, and central nervous system.
At Advanced Food Systems (AFS), we’ve developed a consistent buffalo profile that since has been well integrated into our product lines of marinades, glazes, topical seasonings and chicken wing systems—for all application needs.
Food fermentation companies align to enhance flavor, maintain quality of fresh prepared foods
August 23, 2017
Third Wave Bioactives™, a research company specializing in microbial technology, has formed a strategic alliance with Biorigin, an ingredient company specializing in yeast, yeast extracts and other fermentation derived ingredients that enhance the natural taste, mouthfeel and umami of many foods.
Blue Pacific Flavors opens Flavor Creation and Culinary Innovation Center
August 14, 2017
Organic flavor and ingredient manufacturer Blue Pacific Flavors, City of Industry, Calif., opened a new R&D laboratory called the “Flavor Creation and Culinary Innovation Center.” The lab handles all product development and flavor creation for the company's global operations in the US and Asia.
Amelia Bay helps processors formulate on-trend iced teas, coffees
August 7, 2017
Amelia Bay, the premier provider of quality brewed tea, used the 2017 IFT show to showcase several of the hottest beverage trends—including Matcha green tea, iced teas with reduced or no added sugars, and cold brew coffee.
Chocolate and vanilla both grow about 20° from the equator, relying on rainforests to thrive. While chocolate comes from a pod grown on the Theobroma cacao tree, vanilla is derived from the pods of the only fruit-bearing Vanilla planifolia orchid.
PROVA introduces more than 30 allergen-free nut flavors
July 24, 2017
PROVA is a leading global manufacturer of vanilla, cocoa and coffee extracts and flavors for the food and beverage industries. Now the company offers more than 30 PROVA allergen-free nut flavors to address consumers’ nut allergy concerns. Flavor offerings include peanut, pecan, pistachio, coconut, pine nut, almond, cashew and hazelnut.