In the first of a two-part discussion Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks behind the scenes strategy with Doug Munk, Senior Director for Nestlé New Business Ventures

Kemin Food Technologies has enhanced its North American website with a new interactive guide titled, “Baking a difference today and tomorrow.” The guide for bakery and snack producers helps users learn more about clean label solutions to ensure products stay fresher, longer and succeed in the dynamic and competitive marketplace.

Kemin Industries was scheduled to present a session during the 2022 Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 17-19.

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete line of clean label ingredient solutions for foods during the Institute of Food Technologists 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT22) in Chicago, IL, July 11-13. Attendees are invited to visit booth #S0421 and discuss opportunities to reduce food waste, improve yield and extend product shelf life, while maintaining a clean label.

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete portfolio of clean label ingredient solutions during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, January 24-26, 2023.

The ingredient was developed using a patented fermentation process on grape derivatives and allows food manufacturers to reduce sugar and sodium while enhancing flavor and increasing shelf-life across many different food and beverage applications.

Layn has a long, respected reputation as the globally leading direct manufacturer and innovator of monk fruit and stevia extracts, and over the past three decades has consistently expanded its ingredient portfolio to include a full range of botanical extract ingredients with broad consumer and application appeal.

Kemin’s IFT FIRST Booth #S2410 is a must-visit where expo attendees can learn more about the latest clean label ingredient technologies to assist the food industry with keeping production costs down and food waste at a minimum.

Kemin Industries offers new interactive infographic at its website for Kemin Food Technologies-North America. The new resource can help manufacturers rise above inflationary challenges and keep bakery and snack products fresher and safer for longer.

Prepared Foods discusses clean label shelf life preservation strategies and ingredient options with Zal Taleyarkhan, Director of Innovation and Corporate Research Chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.

Fonio Rising Double Pilsner (6.4% ABV) is a golden lager that exudes a robust and crisp profile, featuring vibrant tropical fruit notes. 

Ronzoni is relaunching with a refreshed brand identity and integrated marketing campaign, paying homage to its 108-year heritage while adapting to today’s dynamic shopper needs. 

Italy’s MILLBO has established a North America presence with the opening of Millbio North America, Rochelle Park, NJ. With this east coast location, the company has expanded its sales and customer support teams for continued growth and business development in the Americas.

The investment will enable Lotus Foods to further scale its business by deepening investments along its value chain, from sourcing new global rice cultivation communities to growing and diversifying its customer base.

G FUEL Protein Puffs are performance-based corn snacks that boasts 17g of protein per 1oz bag. 

Each bar delivers 20g of protein per serving. They are also gluten free, low sugar and under 200 calories, making them a nutrient-packed alternative to the sugary snacks and desserts that inspired the new flavors.

This new formula adheres to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) guidelines, ensuring precise thickness for those with swallowing difficulties. 

The bars are powered by Reishi - a known adaptogenic superfood that helps the body balance stress and supports healthy immune function, detoxification, and overall health - as well as nutrient-rich, elevated ingredients including cashew butter, coconut oil, hemp seeds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and chia seeds.

Rebellious Infusions launched Pure Energy Infusions, a premium range that maintains a high antioxidant level of 100mg as well as 100mg of caffeine per serving. Powered to increase a sense of alertness and enhance focus without the energy crash often synonymous with caffeinated beverages, the company launched three new flavors: Marvelous (Mango), Tenacious (Tangerine), and Courageous (Cherry).

With all-natural ingredients like rooibos, hibiscus, monk fruit, and lemon, Rebellious Infusions' Caffeine-Free products are free of sugar, calories, artificial colorings, flavors, sweeteners, and fillers.

IFF is pleased to introduce its GUARDIAN® family of products, an innovative line of plant extract-based formulations and synergistic oxidation control solutions. In food and beverage product design, controlling oxidation can help protect a product’s quality, freshness, and stability.

The ingredient mix free from sugar alcohols and artificial ingredients, delivers a dose of clean protein and healthy fats for a quick pick me up or post workout refuel.

One of the best foods for a baby’s healthy brain development is already in most refrigerators: eggs. In an historic first, the newly released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include recommendations for birth to 24 months old and specifically recommend eggs as an important first food for infants and toddlers, as well as for pregnant women and lactating moms.

With the launch of Bone Broth — inspired by soups and stews — Cerebelly is responding to parents' requests for more variety and are now able to offer their children Cerebelly's full portfolio of products more often for a longer period of time throughout key developmental milestones.

ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC., the plant-based baby, toddler and children nutrition company, announced the establishment of a dedicated US office and operations. Consistent strong growth of Else Nutrition product sales has led to the need for a full-time team on the ground in the US.

More than ever before, today’s parents, especially Millennials, are paying particular attention to the foods and beverages they give their babies and toddlers.

Consumers today are making mindful choices about their overall health by proactively seeking out tailored, functional solutions customized to meet their individual needs.

HUM Nutrition, the clean and clinically tested DTC vitamin and supplement brand expanded its women's health line with the recent launch of SOS PMS GUMMIES, a gummy with clinically tested chasteberry extract for PMS symptom relief.

Building on her efforts in the White House with her Let's Move! initiative, Mrs. Obama is a Co-Founder and Strategic Partner with PLEZi Nutrition, working behind-the-scenes to guide the company's mission to be a driver of change and a model for how food and beverage brands can support the health of our next generation.

With consumers’ proactive focus on wellness coupled with demands for tailored solutions, these wellness areas are ripe for innovation.

Premixes range from the mandated vitamins and minerals for addressing nutrient shortfalls to trendy ingredients like turmeric, ginger, activated charcoal, collagen, and botanical bioactives that consumers believe are healthier for them.

Each 21fl-oz serving of Electrolit contains 326mg of electrolytes alongside real glucose- a natural source of energy that boosts the body's recovery from dehydration.

Now available to consumers after an extensive research and test pilot phase, the smoothie blend comes in two flavors, Moroccan Chocolate and Vanilla Spice, both of which can be customized with up to four boosters: immune support, metabolism, vascular and recovery.

Bigelow Tea continues to transform its offerings with Peak Energy™ Black Tea plus extra L-Theanine and Caffeine, Whispering Wildflowers™ Herbal Tea plus L-Theanine, and Ginger Honey Herbal Tea plus Zinc where each blend provides flavor while featuring ingredients and nutrients with functional benefits.

The product's microplastic-free Himalayan pink salt electrolyte has 270mg of sodium and chelated forms of potassium and magnesium for optimal daily hydration and easy absorption.

Immune health is one of the fastest growing supplement categories, and it is here to stay. After vitamins and minerals led the first wave of immunity supplements, protein is now emerging as a critical nutrient. 

Knee pain is a common exercise complaint. Many physical activities can put strain on the knees, causing activity-related joint discomfort, which impairs performance and reduces training gains.

GELITA will use this year’s virtual Natural Products Expo West event to discuss how GELITA Bioactive Collagen Peptides® (BCP®) are ideal for sports nutrition supplements. Strong ligaments and tendons, bones, and joints, also identified as “white tissue,” are a vital precondition for this. BCP® support white tissue and thus, help to build stamina, strength, athletic agility as well as performance. 

GELITA will be live at SupplySide West, Booth #4665, to present its roster of Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) and the GELITA Controlled Release Portfolio. Gelita’s team strategists will help formulators discover solutions for health and nutrition formulations.

Let GELITA help you choose specific gelatins for soft gel, hard-capsule or gummy delivery systems. A leader in manufacturing and supplying collagen proteins, GELITA‘s global expert network will ensure state-of-the-art know-how is always available for customers.

GELITA welcomes SupplySide West visitors to “Take the Challenge” at Booth #4465 as GELITA showcases mobility solutions, delivery formats and BCP® solutions for health and nutrition formulations. GELITA also will introduce its next-generation gelatin for sugar-reduced, protein-enriched, and beauty gummies.

Traceable. Transparent. Trustworthy. Nitta Gelatin North America is proud to offer clinically tested freshwater fish collagen peptide ingredients independently certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standards.

GELITA will show how its highly functional Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), along with the other natural, allergen-free, and clean-label ingredients in its portfolio, can hold the key to on-trend product development. CONFIXXTM next-generation gelatin for fortified gummies, specific BCP® for improved mobility, and pharmaceutical gelatins for targeted fill release will be just three of the innovative solutions on show.

GELITA used this year’s SupplySide East to showcase its wide range of capabilities and offerings in better-for-you foods and supplements. 

With SOLUFORM®, these beloved snacks are easy to realize as it facilitates the development of gummy recipes with less sugar and added protein, all while preserving the unique gelatin texture and rich flavor release.

Experience a new era in softgel manufacturing: EASYSEAL® is a pharmaceutical grade gelatin that improves softgel seams and significantly reduces leaking capsules.

Did you know that the flavors we perceive are in a constant state of flux? It's a captivating dance between our genes, environment, and life experiences—a symphony of factors that shape our ever-changing palates.

In the context of Asian cuisines, extracts and essences are typically used sparingly due to their high potency. This allows for significant flavor enhancement using minimal quantities. Primary examples include soy sauce and fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla). 

Mealogic manages the complexities of food delivery, from user-friendly ordering to meal preparation and customer support. These capabilities allow partners to focus on their core strengths while expanding into meal delivery, leveraging their already-developed audiences to create a new revenue stream. 

This month, pizza lovers will be able to find PORTA Roman-Style pizzas Nationally at Whole Foods, Sprouts and select natural retailers.