Plant-sourced ingredients, are becoming increasing popular because of their sustainability, versatility, and relatively low cost, as well as their well-deserved health halo.
Almond Board of California helps processors share ingredient sourcing details from farm to shelf
June 15, 2016
In addition to providing a safe and stable supply of almonds, California’s community of more than 6,800 almond growers is committed to using sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment, are economically viable and protect their local communities.
Inclusion Technologies new Bits-O-Flavor Flakes are flavor and color delivery systems formulated without any major food allergens
May 25, 2016
These customized flakes are flavor and color delivery systems that have been formulated without any of the “major food allergens” as defined by the FDA: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans), wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.
As the clean label retail market grows, food entrepreneurs seek out new definitions of "clean," allowing them to pave the way for untapped categories of food products.
Latest findings presented at the 2016 Experimental Biology Conference attended by over 14,000 scientists
April 12, 2016
But research coming out of the Illinois Institute of Technology and presented at the 2016 Experimental Biology Conference April 2-6 in San Diego, Calif., shows that canned tomatoes may be a good gateway vegetable to help people meet these veggie goals.
Consumer taste for unaltered foods could fuel next generation of product development
April 5, 2016
As shoppers choose real unadulterated foods, major packaged food companies are reeling from lost market share and working hard to recast their tried and true recipes – removing synthetic coloring, dyes, artificial preservatives, artificial ingredients, and GMOs in an effort to create cleaner, simpler labels.
Montmorency tart cherries are gaining recognition as a natural source of melatonin
March 30, 2016
As they look for solutions, Montmorency tart cherries have been quickly gaining recognition as a natural source of melatonin. In fact, emerging research suggests that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day may help increase the duration and quality of sleep.
SunOpta will sample select products from its portfolio of healthy and organic consumer packaged goods, including new healthy beverage and snack products at Natural Products Expo West
March 11, 2016
SunOpta will showcase its portfolio of healthy fruits, snacks, beverages and organic ingredients. Attendees are invited to try SunOpta products at booth #2551 in the natural and specialty foods section.