International Molasses (IM), a leading supplier of molasses and natural sweeteners, has experienced a surge in demand for its EcoMolasses line in the agricultural sector. The increase comes as a wider set of fertilizer manufacturers and growers place greater emphasis on natural yet effective ingredients for soil amendment. 

Many functional beverages use ingredients that are great for you—but may lack appealing taste. Not only does honey mask the unpleasant flavor of these ingredients, but it also brings familiarity to functional products that people may otherwise be unfamiliar with. 

Food processors using plant-based proteins are moving beyond beef. Several different companies are testing plant-based chicken nuggets, plant-based fish filets, plant-based salmon patties, and plant-based pork ribs. 

To tackle the growing consumer need of clean labels and lead the drive towards more vegetarian and vegan food product options, ROHA USA LLC has developed Natracol Cerise, a high strength red beet-based food color capable of handling high temperatures in bakery and prepared foods applications. 

Food Ingredient Solutions LLC is pleased to introduce organic purple sweet potato color. Purple sweet potato color is already widely used to provide stable fuschia or pink to red shades in still and carbonated beverages and grape tones in apple based drinks. 

Today’s consumers ask for products with ingredients they can easily understand. This growing demand for clean-label can be achieved with California Natural Color’s Clean Colors^TM. 

A recent survey gauged attitudes across four key snack categories—including snack bars, salty snacks, candy and sweet baked goods—and it explored consumers’ decision-making processes when choosing snacks for themselves and their children. 

India’s Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd., introduces a range of certified organic turmeric extracts, including clinically studied, bioavailable BCM-95® (Curcugreen®).

As of December 27, 2019, organic certified flavors were required in all organic food and beverage products, unless the flavor is not commercially available as organic.

The specialist in small chocolate pieces also has special highlights like protein-rich chocolate leaves, fruity dark chocolate chips with raspberry, and chunks with hemp seeds.