The multi-billion dollar flavors and fragrances (F&F) industry is increasingly tapping biotechnology and synthetic biology to reinvent itself from an unsustainable high-cost, high-risk path, according to Lux Research.

When new beverage company Golazo Inc. entered the market offering “healthier natural sports and energy drinks,” it made the introduction with several flavors of beverages designed to provide hydration, electrolyte replacement and quick energy.

Centerchem used IFT 2014 to announce a worldwide distribution agreement with Chefmaster, Fullerton, Calif. Officials say the deal includes Chefmaster’s complete line of natural and synthetic colorants in a broad range of dispersions and solutions, in addition to FD&C lakes and dyes.

North America formed the largest segment of the food flavor market in 2012. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% over the projected period.

A range of colors -- from light pink to rose, red and deep purple -- can be obtained through use of the pigments in PSPs.

The bright spot in colors appears to be in natural options.

The days of sticky chewing gum may be numbered thanks to a revolutionary breakthrough by a team of Irish researchers.

In the growing trend toward simpler, cleaner labels, one of the biggest challenges to food manufacturers is providing a viable, natural alternative to synthetic antioxidants, without compromising flavor and performance.

The FDA, after long stating that no scientific evidence conclusively links the petroleum-based colorants to hyperactivity and other ills, has agreed to reassess them.