The company’s new brand identity reflects the significant transformation that has already taken place across the platform, as well as the team’s forward-looking approach to assessing market trends and product innovation. 

That cherry flavor you enjoy in candy and soda is likely a combination of aromatic and flavor compounds discovered through the study of plants in laboratories far from cherry trees. It and the sweet scent of your almond extract may actually be courtesy of a petunia flower.

In response to growing supplement and food trends, Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U. introduced Aged Black Garlic+ (ABG+®), with a sweet, “social” flavor that is odor-free and thus suitable for functional gummies. The science-backed ingredient delivers wellness benefits and won’t stimulate reflux the way fresh garlic can. Grown from a special variety of garlic, and cultivated just two hours from Pharmactive’s facility, it is gently processed using green technology. This method generates low waste and significantly reduces the environmental impact.

CP Kelco, a nature-based ingredient solutions company, and food ingredient startup Shiru, Inc. announced a new partnership to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system through the discovery and development of next-generation, plant-based proteins using precision fermentation technology.

Terviva, a regenerative food and agriculture company that produces healthy, plant-based food ingredients called Ponova, today announced the appointments of Sudhir Rani as chief 

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show announced the 2022 recipients of the Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, which recognize companies for developing extraordinary food and beverage products that are leading the way in new tastes, flavor profiles, creativity and their potential to boost sales.

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.

The  National Confectioners Association announced that its Sweets & Snacks Expo will make a historic move to host the premier trade show for the confectionery and snack industries in a rotation between Indianapolis and Las Vegas over the next 10 years. 

Ardent Mills, a premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Manoj Rana has joined the company as its vice president of corporate and business development. In this newly created role, Rana will partner with leaders across the industry to identify future business ventures that support Ardent Mills’ long-term growth strategy.   

As global efforts ramp up to mitigate the climate crisis, address land and water issues, and prevent the next pandemic, the sustained interest in alternative proteins signals a growing appetite for planet-friendly investments with returns beyond the bottom line.