Research examines the effects of walnuts on brain health, gut health, and vascular health
March 30, 2015
From their impact on colon cancer and certain aspects of cognitive aging, to their positive effect on both gut health and vascular health, the research findings presented at Experimental Biology 2015 (EB) detail our latest understanding of walnuts' inner workings. Running March 28 through April 1 in Boston, this annual meeting attracts an international audience of over 14,000 leading research scientists and exhibitors.
New beverages contain no sugar, preservatives, additional colors or flavors
March 24, 2015
Del Monte Fresh Fruit Smoothies are rich in texture and equivalent to one to two of the five-a-day portion of fruits, as recommended by the World Health Organization.
Van Drunen Farms’ chives add vibrant color, delicate flavor
March 23, 2015
Vibrant color, delicate flavor, and flexibility are just a few qualities that chives can add to foods. Chive Ingredients from Van Drunen Farms (VDF) inspire manufacturing professionals to create unique menu items and products.
Milne Fruit Products expands to supply aronia for food, beverage use
February 26, 2015
Milne Fruit Products has emerged as a leader in aronia production and quality in the industrial ingredient market. Offering aronia as IQF frozen, purees, MicroDried® and powders, the company reported a 180% increase in aronia sales under its Peak Season Foods brand.
iTi Tropicals creates six custom coconut water and coconut milk blend prototypes to highlight coconut ingredient capabilities
February 20, 2015
iTi Tropicals, Inc. (iTi) has created six custom coconut water and coconut milk prototype blends to stimulate research and development and to initiate a creative dialog. iTi’s goal is to encourage manufacturers to experiment with these special ingredients, discover new formulations and functions, and collaborate with iTi product development scientists for insights and assistance.
Nutritionist Joy Bauer says tart cherries are a favorite ingredient in healthy snacks
February 15, 2015
With snack consumption on the rise and sour flavors trending up, tart cherries are a stand-out superfruit in the snack aisle. Snack makers are clamoring to create healthier options and have discovered tart cherries can help deliver on both taste and nutrition.
Van Drunen Farms’ Freeze-dried Shallots can be incorporated into many recipes, especially when an upscale twist is desired
February 4, 2015
Shallots are a delicious ingredient that can be incorporated into many recipes, especially when an upscale twist is desired. Van Drunen Farms (VDF) is pleased to offer Freeze-dried Shallot, which makes food preparation and production easier.
SupHerb Farms’ new fresh frozen ginger purée add on-trend taste appeal to beverages, foods
January 26, 2015
As a leading supplier of fresh flavor solutions to food manufacturers, harnessing the ingredient power of fresh ginger root is a natural for SupHerb Farms.
American Heart Association declares daily beet juice intake curbs high blood pressure
January 22, 2015
This latest research published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension shows that patients with high blood pressure who drank a daily 250ml glass of beet juice experienced an average decrease in blood pressure of about 8/4 mmHg.