Beverage ingredient suppliers continue to develop new formulations for sweeteners and sugar reducers.

Beverage ingredient suppliers continue to streamline operations through new hires and facilities.

The acquisition creates an extensive portfolio of botanical ingredients and a versatile manufacturing hub servicing the U.S. tea, beverage, food and dietary supplements industries.

Hilmar Cheese Co. Inc., Hilmar, Calif., entered into an agreement to sell its Turlock milk powder facility to California Dairies Inc. Fi Europe and Hi Europe will become co-located events.

PLT Health Solutions Inc. announced that its Artesa Chickpea Flour and Artesa Chickpea Protein have received non-GMO verification from the Non-GMO Project company.

Bartek Ingredients completed a 4,000 ton a year capacity expansion for its malic and food-grade fumaric acid production facility, while Bell based Bell Flavors & Fragrances announced its 2019 corporate responsibility overview.

Beverage ingredient suppliers are ramping up production capacities to keep pace with demand.

The exhibiting companies included hundreds of established and emerging beverage brands.

Chr. Hansen was ranked as one of the top 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights, while IFF received an “A” for Water Security for the first time on a list for climate change.

Beverage ingredient suppliers are collaborating with other companies as a way to expand their distribution reach and develop new products.