LycoRed Corp. introduced a new micro-encapsulated beadlet line of natural carotenoids and vitamins at the Supply Side Marketplace show in New York.

Terry Laboratories has developed a new way to grow, harvest and process aloe vera with the introduction of its NaturLock System.

Autocrat LLC announced the addition of natural, premium tea extracts to its product selection. This approach encourages innovative solutions to produce countless unique product options, the company says.

Sensient Colors LLC, a business unit of Sensient Technologies Corp., expanded its research and development efforts on a global scale and developed an Advanced Emulsion Technology for natural colors.

Robertet Flavors, Piscataway, N.J., appointed two sales executives to flavor division roles.

Treatt expanded its range of 100 percent natural distillates with the launch of Cascade Hop Treattarome 9305, an unmodified hop essence distilled exclusively from Humulus lupus. A clear, water-based liquid, Cascade Hop Treattarome confers a strong, hoppy aroma and taste to beer, according to the company.

The Döhler Group announced the addition of a range of orange and yellow hues. For the first time, its Crystal Clear Colours will allow the use of colors with a neutral taste profile in clear beverages without adding any artificial colors, the company says.

Virginia Dare, Brooklyn, N.Y., and We-e Flavors of China signed a joint venture agreement Dec. 31, 2012, to establish a new, full-service flavor company based in Shanghai.

BI Nutraceuticals, Long Beach, Calif., announced that its East Coast facility located in Islandia, N.Y., has received a Safe Quality Food (SQF) 2000 certificate from NSF International, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Cyvex Nutrition, Irvine, Calif., announced that its Euro Black Currant extract has achieved self-affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status.