DSM and Avril form Olatein joint venture to produce canola (rapeseed) proteins for global food market
July 16, 2020
Protein is a crucial part of a healthy diet. As the world’s population heads towards 10 billion by 2050, more protein will be needed that is produced within planetary boundaries. To help meet the growing demand for proteins, DSM and Avril have established a partnership (75/25) and formed Olatein.
Ingredion uses IFT20 to introduce PURITY Bio organic native starches
July 16, 2020
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
July 15, 2020
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.
Epogee LLC uses IFT to showcase EPG, a low-calorie alternative fat technology made from GMO-free, plant-based oil
July 14, 2020
Epogee LLC used the virtual 2020 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo to introduce EPG, a low-calorie alternative fat technology made from GMO-free plant-based oil.
Butter Buds showcases dairy, non-dairy, organic and clean label ingredients at IFT20
July 14, 2020
Butter Buds® Inc. used the 2020 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo (IFT20) virtual event to showcase its on-trend, better-for-you flavor ingredients. Virtual attendees can discover new solutions made possible with Butter Buds plant-based dairy-alternative ingredients. Other non-dairy, certified organic and clean-label ingredients will also be on show.
AAK USA highlights virtual, on-trend tastes for IFT20
July 14, 2020
AAK USA Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, featured a wide range of specialty fats and oils solutions for the 2020 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo (IFT20) virtual event.
BENEO invests $56 million to boost capacity in Belgian rice starch plant
July 10, 2020
BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50% production capacity increase at its facility in Wijgmaal, Belgium. Officials say a two-stage, $56 million expansion responds to rising customer demand for its rice starches and will lead to increased capacity by March 2022.
Fresh, healthy meals using restaurant-quality ingredients are at the heart of a Café Spice experience
July 10, 2020
Many Café Spice internationally themed prepared meals, enjoyed by grocery and specialty-market shoppers, are now available for delivery across the United States in areas served by Amazon Fresh.
New study provides insight for retailers when merchandising plant-based meat products
July 10, 2020
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the trade association representing 170 plant-based food companies, and Kroger, the largest grocery retailer in America, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when those items were sold in the meat department.
The new tortilla is the result of a partnership between Tia Lupita and Renewal Mill, a Bay Area business focused on upcycled flour innovation
July 8, 2020
Tia Lupita, a Bay Area Mexican food brand, debuted an upcycled tortilla, the latest addition to its popular grain-free cactus tortilla line which has gained market share against major category players over recent months.