The Nielsen survey’s respondents ranked “all natural” ingredients and those without genetically modified organisms (GMOs) the highest of all desirable attributes, with 43% considering them “very important.”

Gold Coast Ingredients understands that the ingredients needed to perfect a finished product may be quite pricy or difficult to obtain.

Senomyx pioneers flavor boosters and flavors that help food and beverage companies create or reformulate better-for-you products—all while maintaining the tastes consumers love. Senomyx creates unique flavor ingredients that boost sweet taste sensations.

Virginia Dare has been producing flavors and extracts for more than 90 years, and will be debuting a refreshed and evolved brand at the 2016 IFT show in Chicago. Staff from Virginia Dare will hold a press conference on July 18 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) in booth 308.

These unique custom ingredient systems provide solutions that implement technological advances to food production—in order to match function with flavor.

Biorigin will use its IFT Food Expo Booth #612 to showcase a new Bionis yeast extract in a flavorful food example with Grissini Italian bread sticks.

Hot sauces and chile-based sauces are a staple on menus and in retail products. And the popularity of spicy flavors will continue, with more than three-quarters of consumers (78%) saying they enjoy at least moderately spicy foods, according to Technomic’s latest Flavor Consumer Trend Report.

Timothy Webster, Vice President - Global Business Development for David Michael & Co., was selected President of FEMA (Flavor & Extract Manufactures Association) at the 2016 annual convention.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan for approximately $340 million.

Prinova, a leading supplier of high-quality ingredients for the flavor and fragrance industry, has announced a new distributorship with Apiscent Labs. Prinova will be the exclusive US distributor of Apiscent Labs’ flavor and fragrance ingredients.