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To offer insight into the research and development side of the popular seasonal beverage pumpkin spice lattes, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago, released a video and Q&A with food scientist and IFT spokesperson Kantha Shelke. Through these platforms, Shelke shares how the drink and the spice mix is made, explains any safety concerns involving the ingredients, and offers the science behind why consumers love it so much.

In its 18th consecutive year, Virgo’s SupplySide West Global Expo & Conference grew its attendance 9 percent at its new venue at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Flavorchem announced that it has partnered with renowned growers of mint for the release of its new mint line.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched a new ingredient concept that is designed to make it easy to produce delicious, healthy, convenient and environmentally friendly Greek-style yogurt smoothies that are rich in protein and real fruit, it says.

Sensient Flavors, a unit of Sensient Technologies Corp., unveiled its proprietary, all-natural Smoothenol 2G line of ingredients.

Long Island City, N.Y.-based eSense LLC announced that Caleb Berridge has joined the company as a sales executive for the New England region.

Westchester, Ill.-based Ingredion Inc., a global ingredients solutions provider specializing in nature-based sweeteners, starches and nutrition ingredients, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Penford Corp., a Centennial, Colo.-based leader in specialty ingredients for food and non-food applications.

The combination of shifting U.S. cultural demographics caused by the growing Hispanic and Asian populations and younger consumers’ desire for flavorful foods and beverages has led to an increased interest in savory ingredients, including herbs and spices, according to Comax Flavors.

Kyowa Hakko USA Inc., New York, announced the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial conducted by The Brain Institute at the University of Utah.

The Institute of Food Technologists drew more than 16,000 of the world’s top food science and technology professionals to New Orleans June 21-24 for the 2014 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo.