With only a couple of exceptions, lower-and zero-calorie sugar alternatives have failed to live up to the multifaceted functionality and flavor of sucrose and its components, glucose and fructose. In fact, great taste remains one of the primary obstacles to overcome with the range of sugar alternatives cropping up in the marketplace. A close second, of course, is performance in a formulation.
New chewy bars contain 17g of protein and less than 220 calories
August 9, 2023
Alani Protein Bars are offered in three nostalgic flavors including Peanut Butter & Jelly, Rocky Road and Caramel Crunch. Each protein bar is packed with up to 17g of protein with 220 calories or less.
Consumers of all ages are most willing to try ethnic cuisines in their home cooking, at restaurants, and when traveling. They name Asian, European, and Latin American flavors as the most influential and Asian as the most familiar and inspirational. Preferences for specific ethnic cuisines, however, vary somewhat based on food and beverage category.
Steve Morris will succeed Craig Mitchell as president of Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group in January 2024
August 1, 2023
Sensient has appointed Steve Morris, currently the General Manager, Sweet & Beverage Flavors North America, to succeed Mr. Mitchell upon his retirement.
T. Hasegawa insights help formulators understand tastes, trends driving new dips and sauces
August 1, 2023
As one of the world’s top 10 food and beverage flavor companies, T. Hasegawa stays ahead of emerging trends and analyzes what consumers are looking for in packaged foods, beverages and foodservice.
According to a 2021 survey by the CDC, more than two-thirds (67.3%) of adults aged 20 and above eat fruit “on a given day,” with fruit consumption about 10% higher among women—70.5%—than among men (63.8%).
Program further validates Willow’s technology and focus on commercial execution and aligns with its strategic focus on near term revenue generation
July 21, 2023
After a successful phase one feasibility program that applied Willow’s BioOxiTM platform exceeded expectations, Kalsec has agreed to continue full development toward commercialization that includes additional R&D and scale-up work.
Clarice Turner to take on role as president and CEO
July 19, 2023
The Almond Board of California Board of Directors selected Clarice Turner, an experienced global leader in consumer goods, food service and wine and spirits, as the next president and CEO.
New Innova Market Insights highlights uses of almonds across food categories
July 17, 2023
With 12,198 new products with almonds introduced globally in 2022, almonds are recovering from the COVID slowdown. Other key findings for 2022 are below:
EverGrain uses IFT First 2023 to showcase upcycled barley protein
July 14, 2023
EverGrain representatives will sample EverPro Original and Clear at the trade show and tell visitors more about the company’s R&D process, clinical studies and product innovation.