U.S. permits use of additional Bunge shea ingredient; expands options for food customers
December 22, 2020
Bunge Loders Croklaan, recently received a “no questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to its Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for a new shea ingredient. The FDA letter effectively allows the use of shea olein—the soft fraction of shea butter—in the manufacturing and distribution of a variety of U.S. products including baked goods, snacks, spreads, sauces, frozen dairy desserts and more.
Prinova Europe launches new premixes for the plant-based revolution
December 22, 2020
Prinova Europe has launched a range of premixes for dairy replacement products, to help manufacturers respond to what it describes as a plant-based “revolution.”
Ice cream company teams up with Colin Kaepernick to address justice for Black and Brown communities
December 21, 2020
Ben & Jerry's honored Colin Kaepernick with his own ice cream flavor: "Change the Whirled." The flavor celebrates Kaepernick's work to confront systemic oppression and to stop police violence against Black and Brown people.
Kemin’s new interactive tool helps manufacturers improve corn tortilla performance, shelf life
December 18, 2020
Kemin Industries has added a new interactive mold inhibitor calculator to its Kemin Food Technologies – North America website. The tool is designed to help formulators improve texture, control microbes and molding in corn tortilla products to improve shelf life and overall performance.
New pasta alternative contains one-third fewer net carbs than regular pasta per 3oz serving
December 18, 2020
ZENB, an online plant-based food brand on a mission to make its plant-forward products more accessible and convenient introduced single-ingredient pastas made entirely from yellow peas with the same taste and texture of regular pasta.
Move marks mass expansion with an increased focus in brand marketing and innovation
December 18, 2020
Egg Innovations announced the acquisition of innovative, protein-centric fresh snacking brand PECKISH today in an all-stock deal. PECKISH joins the family of brands, which includes recently launched Blue Sky Family Farms eggs, marking mass expansion on the horizon.
GODIVA, the global leader in premium chocolate owned by Yildiz Holding, named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO. The announcement caps her two months serving as interim chief executive officer in which she and her leadership team developed a three-year strategy to seize new opportunities through GODIVA's dynamic omnichannel structure.
With whole-grain oats in each spoonful, every serving is a good source of fiber and delivers essential nutrients like iron
December 17, 2020
New Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Toasted Oats and Honey features tradiitonal Kellogg’s Raisin Bran ingredients like hearty bran flakes and juicy raisins, paired with crisp, whole-grain toasted oats and a touch of real honey.
Eat Just, Inc. has made the first commercial sale of meat created directly from animal cells for human consumption to 1880
December 16, 2020
Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced that on the heels of its historic regulatory approval for cultured chicken, it has made the first commercial sale of meat created directly from animal cells for human consumption to 1880, an establishment founded to inspire conversations that change the world. GOOD Meat Cultured Chicken will launch with 1880 December 19.
Dole’s single-serve, ready-to-eat bowl salads combine clean-label ingredients and Dole’s signature dressings and toppings
December 16, 2020
Dole Fresh Vegetables enhanced its popular line of DOLE® FreshTakes™ Bowl Salads with three on-trend new flavors and proprietary new packaging that allows salad lovers to mix Dole fresh lettuces, toppings and dressings in the same bowl without spilling.