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Confectionery players now have a solution at hand to achieve unprecedented levels of sugar reduction without the worry of compromising on product taste.

International Flavors & Fragrances and DuPont, building on the previously announced merger between IFF and DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) business, shared the new guiding purpose and vision, operating model and Executive Committee for the intended combined company. The companies continue to expect that the transaction will close in the first quarter of 2021.

GNT Group has launched two new EXBERRY® Coloring Foods that deliver bright orange shades in powder and oil-dispersible formats. Made from paprika and carrot, the new Brilliant Orange products provide solutions for a range of applications.

Comax Flavors is proud to showcase milk tea as its May “flavor of the month.” In Asia, this traditional drink involves a combination of bold black tea with sweet milk augmented by the texture of chewy tapioca pearls.

PROVA Inc. offers a complete portfolio of chestnut extracts and flavors that authentically reflect the sweet, nutty tastes of chestnut. 

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., a leader in science-based approaches to enhancing the quality and nutritional value of crops and food ingredients, announced the US Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company two patents for extending the shelf life of whole wheat by minimizing hydrolytic and oxidative rancidity.

Kalsec announced the appointment of Mark Staples as executive director of marketing. Staples brings 19 years of global client and agency marketing experience from several organizations, including his most recent role with The Kellogg Company. 

Highlander Partners, L.P., a middle market private investment firm based in Dallas, announced the sale of Chicago Custom Foods, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of branded seasonings, to Sauer Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Falfurrias Capital Partners.

Plant-based meat and sausage alternatives remain in high demand by consumers. And interestingly, this product category has scarcely been impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

Already looking ahead to next year? Balchem’s Spring 2021 Feature Flavors Inclusions launch gives bakers five new ideas to add indulgence and on-trend flavor appeal to cookies, cakes and more.