Product developers showcase grain, rice and pasta ingredient formulations with new third-party certifications and initiatives
March 22, 2023
QUINN announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative (SCI). Since 2020, QUINN has worked with Nebraska sorghum grower Steve Tucker, an SCI farmer partner, as he transitions to regenerative practices. Sorghum, a nutrient-dense and inherently sustainable crop, has been a crucial ingredient for Quinn’s supply chain since the company debuted whole-grain, gluten-free pretzels in 2016.
The new seasoning blend is made of dark cocoa, mint flavor and fine cookie crumbles
March 20, 2023
Now, fans of the beloved cookie can sprinkle the seasoning on just about anything, bringing their favorite flavor to new recipes, beverages, confections, and more.
FlavorSum will build out more technical resources and capacity to meet the needs of small, mid-sized and emerging food & beverage companies.
March 17, 2023
FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer, began construction on an expansion project that will add 35,000sq-ft to its Kalamazoo, Mich., facility. With the increased footprint, FlavorSum will build out more technical resources and capacity to meet the needs of small, mid-sized and emerging food & beverage companies.
Investor appetite for alternative proteins remains strong despite challenging macroeconomic and market conditions
March 15, 2023
Over the past decade, the alternative protein industry has seen rapid growth in investor interest, with a total of $14.2 billion invested globally. Despite a high variance, investment in alternative proteins has doubled on average year over year. Amid challenging market conditions, alternative protein investment decelerated over the past year (alongside the 35% decline in overall global venture funding), decreasing from $5.1 billion in 2021 to $2.9 billion in 2022.
Sauce pellets help entrée processors save in-plant steps, boost consumer appeal
March 14, 2023
Sauce pellets offer convenience to both retail customers and food processors. For consumers, sauce pellets simplify preparation of their frozen microwaveable or skillet meals. Processors benefit from shortened manufacturing processing and reduced packaging by depositing meal components into single bags or trays.
Bonumose opens new facility to produce low-glycemic tagatose
March 6, 2023
Tagatose is 90% as sweet as table sugar, but with 62% fewer calories than regular sugar, with no bitter aftertaste. It is also ultra-low on the glycemic index, making it a suitable sweetener for people with diabetes or anyone watching their health.
EverGrain uses NatExpo West to showcase ingredients for sports nutrition beverages
March 6, 2023
EverGrain™, AB InBev’s sustainable ingredient business, is poised to disrupt the performance beverage category this year with the launch of two products that use EverPro®, the only commercially available barley protein made from upcycled brewer’s spent grain (BSG).
Van Drunen Farms uses NatExpo West to highlight on-trend, better-for-you ingredients
March 6, 2023
Van Drunen Farms welcomes NatExpo West attendees to Booth 4082 to discover its latest on-trend fruit, vegetable, and grain ingredients. The company also will exhibit at Booth F79 in the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace.
Partnership is set to accelerate customer innovation of plant-based foods
March 6, 2023
With this strategic partnership, Cargill will now have access to CUBIQ’s innovative technologies to help customers develop plant-based alternative foods with benefits that surpass typical products made with animal fats or tropical oils.
The company's MUD protein coffee line updates its name and look, while maintaining a fan favorite recipe
March 1, 2023
Javi's packaging design evolved, drawing inspiration from INFINIT's roots of working with adventure athletes while maintaining the rugged and natural look that has historically graced this coffee-infused formula's packaging.