Taiyo International Inc. presents a new raw coffee bean ingredient with a wide range of applications. Functional WGCP (whole green coffee powder), derived from raw coffee beans using a patented technology, improves both mental focus and concentration for as long as six to eight hours, helps to reduce and stabilize blood glucose levels, and can act as an appetite suppressant, the company says.

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) announced that it has expanded its line of plant-based functional extracts to include green tea, an antioxidant blend, and acerola, a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamin C as well as bioflavonoids and other nutritional ingredients, the company says.

Ingredion Inc. unveiled the N-ZORBIT 2144 plating agent, a high-capacity carrier that allows manufacturers to economically transform a variety of oil- and water-soluble liquids into powdered ingredients, the company says.

Synergy Flavors, Wauconda, Ill., is expanding its business with the addition of a 40,000-square-foot building to its corporate campus.

Developed using its patented probiotic strain GanedenBC30, Ganeden announced a new immune health ingredient: Staimune.

PureCircle is launching new stevia leaf-based flavor enhancers that augment both vanilla and cocoa flavors.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago, saw more than 20,000 attendees attend IFT17, the association’s Annual Conference & Expo, which took place June 25-28 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. This year’s theme, Go With Purpose, highlighted the latest research, solutions, innovations and trends, including clean labels, sweeteners and sugar-reduction solutions, as well as plant-based alternatives. In addition to various speakers, more than 100 scientific sessions and 700 poster presentations, the expo featured more than 1,200 exhibitors. The following are some of the beverage highlights from IFT17:

PureCircle announced that it has developed the first commercially viable stevia antioxidant product. The ingredient has a clean taste profile with a hint of sweetness, the company says.

William Graham, vice president of sales for North America at Prova, announced the immediate and ongoing availability of new nut flavors especially designed for consumers with tree nut allergies.

Firmenich, Geneva, Switzerland, announced that it has been recognized by the Better Society Network with its 2017 Ethical Business Award.