Ingredient suppliers announce new hires, acquisitions, trending demands
New ingredients and developments mark ongoing innovation
The Health Canada Food Directorate, Winston-Salem, N.C., has approved Ahiflower oil as safe for use in foods and beverages in Canada. Ahiflower oil is exclusively grown and manufactured by Natures Crops International and distributed within Canada by Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group Co.
Westchester, Ill.-based Ingredion Inc. announced that Jeremy Xu has been named senior vice president, and chief innovation officer, effective Oct. 1. In this capacity, Xu will be responsible for advancing the company’s focus on specialty growth platforms, identifying new growth opportunities and overseeing the Ingredion Idea Labs innovation centers.