Acquisition is on-trend to support rising consumer demand for Mexican flavors
January 19, 2021
Olam Food Ingredients, the new operating group created after the reorganization within Olam International Limited earlier this year, is expanding its Spices portfolio to meet the rising demand for bold, authentic flavors with the acquisition of one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium green chiles, jalapeños and enchilada sauces.
With growing demand for environmental improvement, food companies seek to improve supply chain sustainability from the farmer to the consumer
January 19, 2021
From January 19 through March 19, the United Soybean Board (USB) is teaming up with partners from Soylent and DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) that will be participating in a pilot program to market their products and ingredients as being made with Sustainably Grown US Soy.
New real fruit innovation is made with three or fewer ingredients and fortified with Vitamin C
January 15, 2021
Solely, an organic fruit jerky and dried fruit brand, launched Organic Whole Fruit Gummies exclusively at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. The Solely Organic Whole Fruit Gummies contain only two or three ingredients, real whole fruit, Vitamin C, and nothing else. Each pouch contains 0.7oz of fruit and contains 60-70 calories.
Kerry releases 2021 Kerry Global Taste Charts to highlight top trending flavors and ingredients
January 15, 2021
Kerry released its annual Global Taste Charts for 2021, uncovering flavors and ingredients that are set to inspire innovation and taste excellence across the food and beverage landscape in countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa over the coming year.
IQF vegetables add immunity supporting benefits to familiar comfort foods
January 15, 2021
Cooking and eating at home more often has become the new normal for many consumers – so they stock their shelves with products that are quick and easy to prepare.
AIDP signs sales, distribution agreement for Functional Fungi organic mushroom nutraceuticals
January 13, 2021
AIDP, Inc. is pleased to announce an exclusive sales distribution agreement for Functional Fungi™ organic mushroom nutraceuticals. Functional Fungi offers a full line of certified organic, multi-patented mushroom powders produced in its US-based, large scale indoor growing, drying and manufacturing operation.
The company intends to expand its plant-based protein and omega-3 business
January 13, 2021
The investment round is being led by world-class foodTech investor PeakBridge VC, Malta, together with Arancia Group, a privately owned Mexico-based food ingredient/food service conglomerate, Minrav (the company’s largest investor) and additional private investors.
T. Hasegawa introduces 2021 trends report across ingredients, foods and beverages
January 12, 2021
With more than 100 years of expertise in flavor development, T. Hasegawa stays at the forefront of food and beverage trends. Each year, T. Hasegawa leverages its flavor expertise with an annual report identifying the latest consumer tastes and predicting upcoming changes in what consumers will look for in packaged foods, beverages and even foodservice.
SweeGen announces successful scale-up of Bestevia Reb N
January 12, 2021
SweeGen is making possible a healthier, more guilt-free, and sweeter world with the commercialization of Bestevia® Rebaudioside N (Reb N), a special zero-calorie, highly sought-after natural stevia sweetener.
Mike Koenigs takes on role as chief of operations and outreach strategy and communications executive
January 12, 2021
Reporting directly to AEB president & CEO Emily Metz, Koenigs will oversee and be responsible for driving new efficiencies in the AEB's finance and human resources functions, while unifying organizational engagement and outreach to egg producers, the food chain, allied industry, government and other key industry stakeholders.