Soup Explorers soups are crafted in partnership with some of Chicago’s most beloved restaurants.

Prepared Foods talks about clean label formulating with Campbell's Foodservice executive chef Gerald Drummond and Alan Slesinski, director of R&D.

Soupergirl—the plant-based soup and gazpacho company based in Washington, DC—was one of five winning contestants of Kroger’s new "Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator," a national competition that ended with a Sharktank-like business presentation in front of a panel of judges in Cincinnati.

Campbell Soup Company announced the appointment of Stewart Lindsay as vice president, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, effective Dec. 6, 2021. He joins Campbell from The Nature Conservancy.

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.

Crafted from tender, all-white meat chicken and covered in a honey-infused breading, the bites are designed to delight taste buds and satisfy cravings.

Innophos’ new OptiBind™ specialty phosphate blend offers an improved alternative to sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP). When used in poultry products, processors can increase brine pickup by 19% over STPP, greatly increasing product juiciness and flavor, and ensuring higher cook yield after storage.

The lawsuit, which was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, argues that Florida’s ban violates the Constitution’s provisions that prohibit protectionist measures designed to favor in-state businesses at the expense of out-of-state competitors. 

In addition to an already robust portfolio of cuts and flavors, including the recently added Nashville Hot pork loin filet, the new Hatch Chile tenderloin underscores Prairie Fresh’s commitment to quality, innovation and providing consumers with the best taste and flavor profiles possible.  

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.

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.

Available in Vanilla Cookie and Chocolate Brownie flavors, the new Organic Creamy Protein with Oatmilk is high in protein, has minimal net carbs and contains no added sugar, providing clean nutrition.

FruitSmart has identified rising demand for fruit juice and botanical combinations as a major new trend in the healthy beverage space, and will highlight its capability to blend them at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-10, 2023.

Botanical ingredients— especially herbs, spices, and rhizomes (ginger, turmeric, galangal) — can help play a big part in helping product developers create new foods and beverages that help the body protect itself against disease and dysfunction.

While natural and botanical methods of preservation have been in use for centuries, the modern food processing system has relied heavily on synthetic food preservatives, such as nitrates, benzoates, sulfites, sorbates, and others. 

Premier Protein expanded its innovative line of ready-to-drink Protein Shakes with Oats with the launch of Chocolate Hazelnut for stepping up breakfast games. The new flavor, which launched online last month, is starting to hit store shelves over the next few months.

GELITA used this year’s virtual IFT21 event to host educational session titled, “Hot! Hot! Hot! Food Formulator’s Must-Have Ingredient: Collagen Protein.” Attendees could see connect with GELITA Food Scientist Ginger Waller and discuss original formulations with collagen proteins.

Rritual Superfoods Inc. announced that the company's product innovation and research team has completed testing on the first of its new superfood mushroom latte blend formulations, incorporating plant-based collagen enhancers as a key market differentiator.

In spite of the many strides made in women’s health and nutrition, one of the key issues facing women is a very basic one: insufficient protein intake. Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, occurs far more frequently, and at a younger age (beginning around age 35), in women than in men. It is the primary factor leading to weakness and frailty in women as they age.

Today’s consumers are rarely satisfied with just a thirst-quenching drink when they crave a beverage. They’re seeking healthful extras that target everything from immunity to mood issues, from energy to meal replacement. And of course, they want plenty of flavor with few calories.

Traditionally, proteins such as glutenin and gliadin have been favored in baking for their role in dough texture and structure. However, as consumer awareness of health, nutrition, and sustainability has grown, the focus has shifted to incorporating a broader range of protein sources into baking.

Prepared Foods discusses plant protein ingredients and formulation strategies with Charlie Baggs, president, founder and executive chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.

The competition invited university students across the United States to develop unique snack products highlighting the nutritional and functional benefits of eggs, aligning with today’s consumer preferences for new and exciting snack options. 

The inclusion of polydextrose in the newly expanded list of isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates in the classification of dietary fiber provides formulators with an economical, highly functional ingredient that qualifies for label claims.

One example that is becoming more and more popular is ketogenic nutrition. This diet consists of 75% fat, 20% protein and only 5% carbohydrate. It brings about in changes in energy metabolism. Because of the reduced carbohydrates, there is no longer enough glucose available as a supply of energy. 

Nexira will also present its latest clinical results on cognitive performance. Our latest ingredient for weight management Okralin™ will be presented on our Booth #4743 and showcased on the New Product Zone.

The fitfactor Weight Management System™ includes protein shakes, bars, and weight management supplements, combined with online nutrition coaching and community.

The two new and naturally flavored options for their fitness enthusiasts are Blue Raspberry and Juicy Apple.

GoGo squeeZ® continues the spirit of its 'FUN-damentals' campaign off-screen with a partnership with B-Girl and World Champion athlete, Logan 'Logistx' Edra, to encourage more people to give breaking, the "it" sport of summer, a try. 

A candy lover's dream come true, the C4 x Hershey collaboration will infuse the flavors of some of Hershey's well-known products including Jolly Rancher Candy, Bubble Yum Bubble Gum, Reese's Peanut Butter, and Hershey's Milk Chocolate into a C4 product lineup formulated to fuel fitness performance. 

Crafted with a splash of coconut water, Revl Fruits' 100% juice range is meant to be enjoyed morning, noon, and night, served chilled, or included in your a blended refreshment. 

“In today’s media landscape, headlines often sensationalize conflicting opinions on the role sweeteners should play in a healthy diet,” Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, IFIC president & CEO, said. 

“Texture and color influence the perception of sweetness. So, it is not just about the texture and physical attributes of the sugars but also of preparing the base ingredients in ways that can enhance the sensory experience of the food product," said Kantha Shelke, PhD, CFS principal of Corvus Blue, LLC. “Processing techniques, such as caramelization, roasting, drying/dehydrating, and fermentation can help enhance sweetness without the need for sugar, too."

Discover why the natural sweetener allulose is finding increasing favor among food and beverage makers to meet consumer demands for sucrose-like flavor and performance but with less of a caloric impact.

Over the years, bars increasingly focused on health, meal replacement, weight management, and energy. But indulgent branding and product formulations are on the rise again. This turn toward the more extravagant can pave a lucrative path for innovative bar makers.

Kemin Human Nutrition & Health offers a portfolio of functional ingredients sourced from around the world to deliver a wide range of science-backed health solutions. From immunity to cognition, sleep, vision, gut health and more, Kemin offers many innovative solutions to elevate your next formulation.

Nutrition21, LLC, an Everwell Health company, shared new insights into the cognitive health category and noted that the sector is poised to be one of the fastest growing health areas of the year.

Prepared Foods interviews Rachel Yarcony, founder and CEO of myAir, Ltd. Yarcony pioneered the myAir system, an AI-driven personalized platform that combines advanced technology with functional ingredients to offer tailor-made nutrition that “enhances stress resilience.”

Mounting research into causes of dementia and cognitive decline have produced the recognition that two of the potentially modifiable risk factors into these conditions are diet and exercise. In a recent study at King’s College, London 418 adults age 65 and up were tested every two to three years over a 12-year period. Results revealed that cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease were linked to levels of neural stem cell death. Importantly, underlying which was low levels of vitamin D, carotenoids, and lipids

ZENB Spaghetti is a spaghetti product made from 100% yellow peas and is the latest addition to the brand's growing pasta portfolio that champions the better for the planet and better-for-you hero ingredient. 

Tate & Lyle used this year’s SupplySide West 2022 to showcase ingredient innovation, its formulation expertise, and commitment to making food healthier and tastier.  

Ingredion Incorporated used SupplySide West 2023 (SSW) to showcase creative new ways to add protein and fiber, reduce sugars, and help food and beverage manufacturers reimagine innovation to grow consumer preference.  

Thanks to years of scientific research, Montmorency tart cherries have broken out of the pie shell and onto the "superfruit" stage.

Each bottle of Way Better Water Drink contains one of the two recommended doses of sterol, providing a convenient way for consumers to increase their sterol consumption.

An in-vivo animal study revealed that aged black garlic extract (Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L. ABG10+®) containing S-allyl-cysteine (SAC) and polyphenols could help promote vascular health. 

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, and Canomiks, a startup technology company transforming the functional food and beverage industry, announced research leveraging Canomiks' A.I. based technology platform to test and certify the biological efficacy of the cranberry. 

Florida Food Products’ expanded health and wellness portfolio includes its natural L-theanine. Derived from the leaves of green tea, L-theanine is an amino acid associated with multiple health benefits, from improved focus and sleep1 to decreased blood pressure and promoted relaxation. FFP’s natural L-theanine is an ideal ingredient solution for a wide range of health and wellness applications including beverages, foods, supplements, nutraceuticals, and more.

According to the International Taste Institute, taste drives 88% of F&B consumer purchase intent, making it the most important attribute for food and beverage products’ success and overshadowing other considerations like price, health and convenience. Yet taste, as the palate perceives it, is not merely a combination of aroma and flavor.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic)” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber. The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation.

The new plant will be located adjacent to the company's existing Atchison, Kan., plant. Once online in late 2023, the new extrusion plant is expected to produce up to 10 million pounds of ProTerra per year.