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Bacteria from Bread

To figure out what dietary ingredients promote helpful bacteria, several studies have looked at the effects of individual fibers and probiotics.




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R&D Abstracts: Showcasing Breading, Batter Ingredients

Discover new breading and batter ingredients for food formulations.




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Woodland Foods Acquires Idan Foods

The Idan acquisition further positions Woodland as a critical, innovation-driven partner to customers across the foodservice and industrial channels, addressing the growing demand for outsourced product development.




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Bartek Ingredients to Increase Capacity

The first in a series of capital investment projects to support its growing acidulants business, Bartek is expanding capacity and capabilities to allow for greater flexibility and support of its food, beverage, and confectionery; animal nutrition; and industrial customers. 




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Bartek Ingredients Purchases New State-of-the-Art Maleic Anhydride Reactor

The reactor will expand the company’s maleic anhydride capacity ahead of anticipated long-term growth in the global acidulants market. It further integrates Bartek’s upstream raw material production with its downstream finishing capacity.




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One Rock Capital Partners to Acquire Innophos

The offer price represents an 18% premium to the 30-trading day volume-weighted average closing share price of Innophos’ common stock ended Sept. 9, 2019, the last trading day prior to published market speculation regarding a potential transaction involving the company.




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One Rock Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Innophos

In conjunction with the completion of the transaction, Richard Hooper has been appointed CEO of Innophos, effective immediately. Hooper is an industry veteran with 40 years of specialty materials experience.




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Bartek Ingredients Announces 10,000 MT Malic Acid Capacity Expansion

This expansion closely follows the previously announced 4,000 MT malic acid expansion completed in 2019, as well as the installation of a new 22,500 MT maleic anhydride reactor, which will also be operational by Q1 2021.




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The Firmament Group, McLean Family Farms and Sweat Equities Invest in Citrus Extracts

The Firmament Group, a provider of tailored debt and equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced an investment in Citrus Extracts, LLC.




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Innophos: Better Bacon

Innophos unveiled a new multi-faceted ingredient solution that helps food processors reduce processing time while improving the taste, texture and appearance of bacon and other meat products.




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Bartek to Construct Malic, Fumaric Acid Facility

Bartek Ingredients commenced construction of a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated facility that will become the world’s largest malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant. 




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Innophos: Oxyjun Terminalia Arjuna Extract

The findings from this latest human clinical trial demonstrate advanced benefits in the areas of cardiac output and perceived reduction in physical fatigue in study subjects.




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Bartek Building Malic, Fumaric Acid Facility

Among those in attendance at the groundbreaking were Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton East, Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Chad Collins, Member of Federal Parliament for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek.




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Bonumose Begins Production of Tagatose at New Facility

Having developed a proprietary method for producing low-cost tagatose from plant-based starches, Bonumose is at the forefront of using enzymatic processes to make rare sugars at scale. Starting in mid-February, ASR Group will have tagatose available for initial shipments and samples.




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Sweegen Takes Stand Against Mislabeling Practices

Sweegen addressed the pressing issue of mislabeling within the stevia industry, specifically concerning Reb M stevia sold under false claims intentionally. 




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HERDEZ Barbacoa Shredded Beef in Sauce

Inspired by one of the most popular authentic Mexican dishes, the convenient, heat-and-eat meat is crafted with as blend of spices and seasoning, packed with protein and made with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no artificial flavors added. 




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Schwan's Company, State of South Dakota Announce Future Investments to Support New Food Production Facility

The new manufacturing facility will produce Asian-style foods, primarily for Schwan's #1 Korean food brand bibigo, using state-of-the-art automated production lines. 




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DayDayCook Acquires Asian Food Brand, Omsom

The acquisition, which consists of a combination of DDC’s cash and stock paid out over four years, is expected to accelerate new product innovation for Omsom, with R&D anticipated to take half the time from idea to aisle. 




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Pepsico to Acquire Siete Foods

Siete products will bring a rich, new aspect to the PepsiCo multicultural portfolio with food that plays an important role in meal occasions and culinary experiences.




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Air vacuum

The MDL15 Combustible Dust Air-Vac features the exclusive Venturi power unit, which offers the lowest compressed-air consumption on the market today.




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Security badge retractors

Security Badge Retractors are designed to prevent loss while still offering easy access for employees who use their security card multiple times each day.




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Traction aid

TRACTION UP is a revolutionary topical coating application that increases slip resistance on most hard, smooth floor surfaces when wet.




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Machine safeguarding audit system

The Machine Safeguarding Annual Verification Audit service verifies safeguarded equipment is being used as designed. The primary evaluation criteria are visual inspection and function testing of safeguarding, controls, disconnects, motor starters and properly applied mechanical power transmission apparatus covers.




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PPE vending machine

This personal protective equipment vending machine can hold 810-1,080 different products. A multilingual touchscreen display features product descriptions and pictures to help ensure workers select the proper PPE.




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Mars Opens Snacking Research and Development Hub in Chicago

As Mars looks to double its Snacking business in the next decade, the new facility will give Mars' 300 R&D Associates in Chicago runway to create and refine new products for the company's multi-billion-dollar snacking portfolio before they are scaled at large around the globe.




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Vegetables as Meat Replacers— Not Analogs— Find Their Way Back to Center Plate

Prepared Foods speaks with Susan Guerin, CEO of World Finer Foods, Inc. and Cutting Vedge, Inc., makers of burgers, meatballs, crumbles, and sausage replacers from artichokes.




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Adventures in Healthy Snacking

Prepared Foods talks clean label snack trends and technology with Simon Sacal, CEO of Solely Inc. Since 2018-2019, this La Jolla, Calif., company has converted upcycled fruits and vegetables into a growing line of snacks (bars, jerky, dried fruit), confections (gummies) and even meal/side dish offerings (pastas).




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SAMBAZON Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business

This strategic acquisition will unlock innovation offerings within SAMBAZON’s bowl portfolio with new dry toppings, savory toppings, organic fruit inclusions on top of bowls as well as innovative bases that include tropical fruits, purees, as well as emerging and popular seed bowls. 




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Wholly Guacamole Extra Chunky Restaurant Style Guacamole

WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE Extra Chunky Restaurant Style is made with chunks of real, 100% Hass avocados, tomatoes and red onions, as well as cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño peppers and a blend of seasonings.




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Snack Research Suggests Almonds for Innovative Products

Almonds are a key ingredient that can help broaden dietary options in snack products through their wide variety of forms that help introduce new flavor experiences and offer many health benefits.




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Ocean Spray Ingredients: Bold Snacking

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. invites attendees at the upcoming Institute of Food Technologies (IFT) 2024 Annual Event and Expo to visit booth #3634, where they can experience the bold, tart flavor of cranberries.




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Welch's Fruit Snacks unrolls Fruitfuls Fruit Strips

Launching in Strawberry, Mango-Peach, and Berry Medley varieties, all three flavors feature whole fruit as the main, or primary ingredient in a soft strip made of genuine fruit.




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Bolthouse Fresh Foods Introduces Updated Brand Identity and Packaging

Beyond a refreshed corporate logo, Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is revealing its new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh™, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots, and on-the-go snacking solutions. 




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Blount Fine Foods to Open New Manufacturing Facility

The company will add all new processing equipment, including a cutting-edge “spiral hydro chiller” for quick-chilling soups to lock in freshness, as well as proprietary cooking kettles that are both large enough for production efficiencies yet small enough to allow soup to be made largely by hand in small batches.




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Pacific Foods Plant-Based Creamy Soup

Pacific Foods introduced two new Plant-Based Creamy Soup varieties, made with ingredients such as turmeric, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and North African spices.




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LonoLife Bone Broth Nutrient-Packed Noodle Soup

LonoLife, a brand of portable, powdered bone broth and collagen products, announced its newest innovation, which aims to meet consumers’ need for elevated nutrition, convenience and flavor. LonoLife Noodle Soups are made with 20g of protein, use high quality egg noodles and contain savory, flavorful bone broth. 




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Stir Foods Acquires Lancaster Fine Foods

Wind Point Partners and portfolio company Stir Foods, a custom manufacturer of soups, sauces, dressings, and fresh salsas for retail, industrial, and foodservice customers, announced that Stir has acquired Lancaster Fine Foods, Inc., a private label and contract manufacturer of custom sauces, dressings, and condiments for retail, industrial and foodservice customers.




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Del Monte Foods, Inc. Acquires Kitchen Basics to Build a National Retail Presence in Broth and Stocks

Kitchen Basics® has a portfolio of conventional and organic stocks and broths, including Chicken, Unsalted Chicken, Beef, Unsalted Beef, Vegetable, Unsalted Vegetable, Turkey, Seafood, and Creamy Bean & Vegetable.




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Meatable Achieves Breakthrough in Cultivated Meat Technology, Cuts Production Time to Four Days

The breakthrough will enable the company to produce cultivated meat significantly faster and at lower costs than industry norms, and is therefore an important step towards the commercialization of Meatable’s technology and large-scale production of cultivated meat products more broadly.




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Hormel Black Label Ranch Bacon

The makers of the HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® brand combined the two flavors within a single bite in its latest limited-time flavor offering, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Ranch Bacon. 




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Applegate Naturals Fully Cooked Sunday Bacon

Applegate Farms LLC, the maker of natural and organic meat, announced its latest innovation: APPLEGATE NATURALS® Fully Cooked SUNDAY BACON® Bacon, the newest addition to the iconic APPLEGATE® bacon lineup.




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Free Panel: Accelerating Alternative Proteins

Elementar Americas is partnering with Protein Production Technology International to host a free panel discussion and webinar on “Accelerating Alternative Protein Innovation in the Lab.” It will air on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11:00am EDT/8:00am PDT.




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Amylu Foods Acquires Klement’s Sausage Company

Amylu Foods acquired Klement's Sausage Company, a division of Tall Tree Foods. The strategic move represents Amylu Foods' commitment to offering its customers premium, high-quality meat products.




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Daily's Premium Meats Flavored Bacon

Daily’s Premium Meats is committed to producing premium bacon products using raw materials from the Seaboard Foods connected food system. 




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Hormel Black Label Bacon with Cinnamon Toast Crunch

The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon bring expertise to the partnership with CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ — an iconic cereal from General Mills with a cult-like following.




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Wenzel's Farm Venison Snack Sticks

All the Wenzel's Farm Venison Snack Sticks are made with grass-fed venison, and are gluten free, making them a high protein snack for the individual who is needing a grab and go snack.




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Activia+ Multi-Benefit Drinkable Yogurt with Added Nutrients Helps Support Your Immune System

The new Activia+ Multi-Benefit Probiotic Yogurt Drinks4 are packed with billions of live and active probiotics that help support your gut health, plus are an excellent source (20% DV) of Vitamins C, D and Zinc to support your immune system.




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Healthy Snack Company Sees Demand for Probiotics

New distribution of its all-new Mini Probiotic Fruit Bar Variety Pack at Sam’s Clubs nationwide has contributed significantly to these increases, as That’s it. probiotic products are now available to millions of Sam’s Club shoppers across the country for the first time. 





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Exploring the Impact of Gut Microbiome on Human Health

The impact of yogurt, probiotics and the gut microbiome has exceeded expectations and been tied to brain, digestive and immune function. 




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Probiotic Energy Bar Lola Snacks to Expand Nationwide

LOLA Snack's current success is an endorsement as an emerging leader in the bar space, with products available nationwide in more than 3,000 doors across the natural and conventional grocery channels.