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PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced that Earthlight® Whole Food Vitamin D has received approval of its Food Additive Petition from the USFood & Drug Administration, paving the way for this unique dietary ingredient to be used in food and beverages produced and sold in the United States. 

Kemin Industries used the 2020 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo (IFT20) virtual event to highlight its range of clean label antimicrobial and antioxidant solutions. 

Bell Flavors and Fragrances announced the promotions of three team members, and hiring of seven new employees. Promotions include: Nicole Iwicki to senior sensory scientist, and Joann Molloy and Valerie Seaholm’s promotion to regulatory analyst.

Ardent Mills, the premier flour and ingredient company, announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report. The new program expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives and is part of its continued commitment to positively impact the environment and local communities. 

Trends such as non-GMO, gluten-free, sustainability, and various popular diets, are expanding the use of non-mainstream whole grains and seeds as well as other plant sources.

As consumers continue to search for healthier food options, vegetables as star players in formulations are enjoying a renaissance.

Eat Howl Inc., a chef-driven, plant-based foods company, launched Mac & Chef, available nationwide at Whole Foods and online via VeganEssentials. Under the Howl™ brand, the company released its flagship product Mac & Chef™, a cashew-based mac and cheese.

Eggs are one of the best sources of choline, an essential nutrient critical for fetal brain development. The Advisory Committee classified choline as an important nutrient that is under-consumed by all Americans. Importantly, 92% of pregnant women fail to meet the daily Adequate Intake (AI) recommendations for choline.

Ingredion Incorporated launched three new organic native starches for the US and Canada, PURITY® Bio 201 organic native corn starch, PURITY Bio 301 organic native tapioca starch and PURITY Bio 805 organic native waxy rice starch at SHIFT20.   

The Sweet Earth® Awesome Bacon Burger is a smoky plant-based burger infused with vegan bacon bits. Made of textured pea protein, this plant-based burger contains 26g of protein per serving (27% DV) and is non-GMO project certified.