As consumer diets drive the need for clean label, gluten-free and functional ingredients, suppliers take the steps to make it easier for beverage-makers.

Ingredient companies are launching new application centers to keep pace with the demand for better-for-you products. A China-based company changed its name to HOWTAIN to reflect its global expanded footprint and commitment to sustainability.

Ingredients companies are bringing their natural, sustainably sourced tea and coffee solutions to Europe, and with sustainability top of mind, Chr. Hansen ranked No. 2 on a Global 100 sustainability list. 

Ingredient companies are broadening their operations by hiring new leaders and expanding their value-added services. 

B.T. Sweet launched Cambya, which is designed as a one-to-one drop-in for food and beverage applications.

T. Hasegawa USA will open a new plant to expand capabilities of sweet beverage flavors, while EverGreen Ingredients partnered with The Carbon Underground for a soil restoration initiative.

Sensient introduced a new line of multifaceted chili extracts that deliver a “boundless” consistency of heat, color and taste to meet consumers’ needs for hotter eating and drinking.

Ingredient company Kerry released the first organic-certified sweet modulator for the U.S. beverage market: Tastesense Sweet Organic Certified. 

Ingredient companies are naming new leaders and inking new strategic distribution deals to expand the reach of clean-label, plant-based proteins to more markets. 

Ingredient companies are educating populations about the importance of dietary fiber in Latin America, meanwhile, other suppliers announced new Non-GMO Project Verified botanical ingredients.