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Suppliers utilize cost-effective vanilla ingredient solutions

Natural, organic trends drive demand for vanilla

October 14, 2016

With natural and clean-label trends proliferating in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, many CPG companies are transitioning from artificial to natural ingredients. Among those in high demand are natural vanilla ingredients.

Ingredient manufacturers highlight latest trends at IFT16

Clean label, better-for-you among focal points

September 15, 2016

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) saw more than 23,000 attendees at IFT16: Where Science Feeds Innovation. The organization’s annual meeting and food expo, which took place July 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured various speakers, poster presentations, scientific sessions and a sold-out expo floor that had 1,222 exhibitors.

Beverage ingredient companies announce investments, mergers

Ingredient manufacturers stress innovation

September 15, 2016

GNT Group, Mierlo, the Netherlands, is investing more than 3 million euros in its research and development capabilities. By constructing new laboratory facilities at its headquarters, the company will almost double its capacity for quality control and product development, it says.

Ingredient companies highlight studies, new partnerships

Cargill research shows fat is second-most important ingredient fact consumers seeks

August 15, 2016

Minneapolis-based Cargill announced that its primary market research data FATitudes — the consumer perspective of fat and oils in North America — has found that after sugar, fat is the second-most important ingredient consumers are monitoring on food product labels.

Kemin offers new spearmint extract solution

Fortra adds milkfat, improves flavor, shelf life of beverages

August 15, 2016

Kemin Food Technologies expanded its natural clean-label line with the release of a Kemin Fortra natural plant extract line, which provides triple-duty beverage protection by adding milkfat, flavor and color, while also preventing oxidation and degradation, the company says.

Study finds no adverse effects of carrageenan in human cells

Research comes before U.S. National Organic Standards Board expected vote on ingredient’s continued use in organic products

August 11, 2016

A new study commissioned by the International Food Additives Council (IFAC) on carrageenan, a stabilizing ingredient that also is used to support texture and nutrients in many foods and beverages, demonstrated that the ingredient does not induce inflammation in human cells as claimed by carrageenan critics.

Ingredient manufacturers highlight latest trends at IFT16

Clean label, better-for-you among focal points

August 11, 2016

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) saw more than 23,000 attendees at IFT16: Where Science Feeds Innovation. The organization’s annual meeting and food expo, which took place July 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured various speakers, poster presentations, scientific sessions and a sold-out expo floor.

Increased demand for probiotics and prebiotics

Probi expands European reach for its probiotics

July 15, 2016

In response to a growing interest in vegan food, functional food and probiotics, Probil has signed distribution agreements with companies in Sweden, Iceland and Austria.

Doehler adds olive leaf extract to its arsenal

Highly RemPro 8090 designed for sports, protein and nutrition drinks

July 15, 2016

Doehler recently added olive leaf extract to its arsenal of more than 4,000 ingredients available for food and beverage applications.

Rembrandt announces tasteless egg white protein

RemPro 8090 designed for sports, protein and nutrition drinks

June 15, 2016

As the sports nutrition category continues to grow, Rembrandt Foods will introduce RemPro 8090, an egg white protein isolate ingredient that is 90 percent protein, which will be offered in dried and instant form.