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U.S. Dietary Guidelines Tell Consumers to Say ‘No’ to Sugar

The new dietary guidelines recommend that only 10% of daily calories come from added sugars

January 27, 2016

U.S. consumers have indicated that sugar is the number one item they try to avoid in their diet and are eating less sugary foods and beverages.

Wixon Names Kraszewski R&D Lab Manager, Industrial Ingredients

Kraszewski 's responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the Industrial Ingredients lab including product testing, matching seasonings and finished products

January 27, 2016

AnnMarie Kraszewski has been named R&D Lab Manager, Industrial Ingredients Division for Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors, ingredients, and consumer products for the food and beverage industry.

Papa John’s Removes Artificial Flavors, Colors

Pizza chain adds to its list of “no”, which currently includes no trans-fats, no MSG, no fillers in core meat toppings, no BHA, NO BHT, and no partially hydrogenated oils

January 26, 2016

This includes all pizza ingredients, pizza toppings, dessert items, and sauce selections.

Alter Eco Launches Compostable Quinoa Pouches

Non-GMO, plant-based compostable packaging developed as sustainability effort

January 26, 2016

The new pouches replace previous packaging for the brand’s popular organic Royal heirloom quinoa products, including Rainbow, Pearl, Red, and Black.

Kyowa Hakko USA Appoints New Team Members

Nolte Promoted to Vice President of Nutritional Sales; Cullen Promoted to President and CEO

January 25, 2016

Nolte will continue his responsibilities in growing the North and South American dietary supplement and cosmetic business.

Rhythm Superfoods Closes $3 Million Funding Round

Lead investment from General Mills business development and venturing unit, 301 INC

January 25, 2016

Additional investors include the CircleUp Growth Fund. The round was filled exclusively through CircleUp, the leading investment marketplace for consumer and retail companies.

Lowering Glycemic Index in Baked Goods

Breakthrough formula aims to produce clean-label white bread with low GI

January 21, 2016

The University conducted the final clinical study in December 2015 together with biotechnology firm Holista and Switzerland-based Veripan AG, Europe's largest independent supplier of specialty baking ingredients.

Anellotech, Suntory Holdings Partnership Progresses

The partnership is focused on advancing the development and commercialization of cost-competitive 100% bio-based plastics for use in beverage bottles

January 21, 2016

Suntory currently uses 30% plant-derived materials for their Mineral Water Suntory Tennensui brands and is pursuing the development of a 100% bio-bottle through this partnership.

Specialty Food Ingredients Market Worth $91 Billion by 2020

An uproar for convenience foods is a key trend fueling the specialty food ingredients segment

January 19, 2016

The market is segmented and the market size is projected on the basis of key regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW).

915 Labs Names New Chief Technology Officer

Behringer will be responsible for technology development, product applications, engineering and the company's packaging program

January 18, 2016

David A. Behringer, an award-winning food innovator, research and development executive and certified professional chef, has joined 915 Labs as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).