True Source Honey will update certification standards in 2021
January 12, 2021
The updated standards will note that True Source Certified Honey whether imported to North America or purchased directly from North American beekeepers is tested for authenticity by an accredited laboratory at some point in the supply chain using either EA/LC-IRMS and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) profiling or EA/LC-IRMS and High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) analysis. This is in addition to the long-established pollen analysis requirements for shipments of honey from countries identified as high-risk.
Company broadens its flavor portfolio across key product categories with acquisition, expanding world-class service and technical capabilities
January 12, 2021
On Dec.29, 2020, T. Hasegawa USA Inc. acquired Mission Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. The purchase fits into T. Hasegawa USA, Inc.’s strategy to broaden its flavor portfolio within dairy, bakery, plant-based alternatives, fruit-filling and confectionary categories.
AB Enzymes announces the launch of a new product in its range of enzymes for rye applications. VERON® RYEO will help bread improver manufacturers to create superior rye-based products with optimized rheological properties.
T. Hasegawa helps food and beverage formulators capture on-trend tastes
January 6, 2021
A leading flavor supplier, T. Hasegawa, knows many consumers have shifted a larger share of their food budget from foodservice to retail—opting to harness cooking skills over restaurants. In addition to consumers being cautious with spending, 34% of consumers will only return to a restaurant once there is a vaccine.
Labor-saving, convenient, and on-trend—demand for value-added egg products is growing as formulators and restaurant chains find more than a handful of reasons to fit the various forms of prepared eggs into the manufacturing or food preparation cycle.
The fresh new look makes it easier for visitors to find information about the company, discover the services it offers and obtain solutions for producing high-quality products with world-class ingredients
January 6, 2021
After months of hard work and dedication, Idaho Milk Products is pleased to announce the redesign of their company website. The fresh new look makes it easier for visitors to find information about the company, discover the services it offers and obtain solutions for producing high-quality products with world-class ingredients.
McCormick accelerates flavor growth and strengthens its leadership in clean and natural flavors
January 4, 2021
McCormick & Company Inc., a global leader in flavor, announced that it has purchased 100% of the shares of FONA International, LLC and certain of its affiliates, a privately held company. FONA is a leading manufacturer of clean and natural flavors providing solutions for a diverse customer base across various applications for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.
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.
Bell Flavors & Fragances unveils 2021 Spark Trends
December 22, 2020
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is excited to announce the 2021 Spark® platform, which identifies key trends that will lead the way to new innovations within the flavor and fragrance industries. The Spark® platform serves as the origin of imagination, the essence of creativity and the future of what’s to come in the flavor and fragrance industry.
The initial purchase price for the transaction is $180 million in cash
December 18, 2020
Whole Earth Brands, Inc., a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles by providing access to premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods through a diverse portfolio of trusted brands and delicious products, announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of WSO Investments, Inc., the holding company for Wholesome Sweeteners Incorporated, an organic sweetener brand in North America.