With a mission to harness the goodness of the Concord grape for myriad new applications, Welch’s Global Ingredients Group launched FruitWorx Concord Grape Juice Powder.

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.

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.  

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.

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

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.

With consumers reaching for better-for-you foods and beverages, ADM/Matsutani LLC announced the launch of Fibersol-2L, a liquid version of Fibersol that is providing a solution for manufacturers looking to limit sugar.

Prinova USA, Carol Stream, Ill., announced a new distributorship with Apiscent Labs, Milwaukee. Prinova will be the exclusive distributor of Apiscent Labs’ flavor and fragrance ingredients in the United States, the company says.

Edison, N.J.-based Allen Flavors announced that Todd Basilone joined its custom flavor creation team.