When it comes to formulating sweet and salty snacks, a huge challenge is that of matching the vibrancy, versatility, and stability of synthetic food colorants. “The sensitivity of natural compounds to various stressors within the system causes them to be difficult to depend on and use effectively,” explains Ryan Erwin, food chemist and Innovation Manager for Fresca Foods, Inc.

Colouring Foods Hibiscus, the latest addition from Mane Kancor, is a FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) label-friendly, approved coloring ingredient that does not carry an INS number. 

GNT will showcase how its bright, versatile EXBERRY® plant-based colors can be used to create bold, on-trend food and drink innovations at IFT FIRST 2023, July 16-19, in Chicago.

Smoothie Starter™ could transform morning rituals, offering consumers an organic and convenient base to create nutrient-dense smoothies in seconds

OWYN is a ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shake brand that unites taste and ingredient transparency. 

MadeGood Foods®, allergy-friendly and nutrient-rich snack creators, expanded its line of better-for-you snack bars with the debut of Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars.

Like all This Saves Lives products, every purchase sends life-saving food aid to a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition anywhere in the world.

Voyage Foods, helmed by a dynamic team of food scientists on a mission to accurately and sustainably recreate the world's favorite foods, will be launching its first product—peanut butter (made without peanuts)—to consumers this fall, followed by chocolate without cacao and coffee without the coffee bean in 2022.

Royal DSM introduces Vertis™ CanolaPRO®, a high-quality canola protein isolate. This milestone follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry. 

To meet the market demand for a plant-based chicken alternative, the products represent plant-based and allergen friendly pizzas and flatbreads featuring chick’n style shreds will be available in frozen aisles in stores across the US.

Over time, the body loses the ability to produce the enzyme (lactose) that digests the carbohydrate in dairy foods, causing bloating, gas, and sometimes diarrhea. Taking a lactase enzyme (Lactaid tablets) when you drink milk or eat dairy foods, will usually prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. A food sensitivity, on the other hand, can produce symptoms that are unrelated to food allergies or intolerances.

Responding to the growing demand for allergen-friendly options, Dr. Schär USA introduced Artisan Baker White, Artisan Baker Multigrain, and Artisan Baker 10 Grains & Seeds Breads, now available in a soy-free formulation.

Chapter 11—Food Allergen Program—explains how to establish and implement a food allergen program that ensures protection of food from major food allergen cross-contact and that the finished food is properly labeled with respect to the major food allergens.

The gift and belief in FASI’s work sheds light on the growing recognition of the critical role interdisciplinary research plays in understanding the complexities of food allergies.

North Americans love battered and breaded foods. No matter what trends come and go, many traditional comfort staples are battered and breaded. However, these foods are saddled with negative health connotations. Technology is changing those perceptions.

Newly Weds Foods Inc. has selected Erlanger, Boone County, Ky. as the location for its next manufacturing plant in North America.

The artisanal baking trend of the past few years left many large baked goods companies wondering how to hurdle all the obstacles in creating mass-produced items that achieve artisan-style quality.

Advanced Foods Systems Inc. (AFS), a manufacturer of custom ingredient systems for texture and flavor, has elevated the performance of fried foods to a new crispy level.

Pre-dusts are critical components to any batter and breaded food product. They are the primary interface between the substrate and coating and these systems play a key role in optimizing coating adhesion.

Today, practically everything—from nuggets to vegetables to wings—is breaded, battered, and glazed. Such treatments can add additional color, flavor, and texture and, sometimes, even add a boost in nutrition or extended shelflife.

Chicken wings are one of America’s most popular finger foods. And understandably, it’s more important than ever to create exciting new products while optimizing yield and throughput—and monitoring rising poultry prices and limited supply.

The addition of coatings to foods is more than structural. Batters and breadings are used to enhance the whole eating experience, and perhaps even add some unexpected twist.

Advanced Food Systems offers a variety of specialty pre-coats, and batter systems for meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and plant-based products.

Batter and breaded frozen food products are widely consumed both in restaurants and at home. Such products are usually accompanied with a variety of dipping sauces to add flavor and visual appeal.

Mantrose-Haeuser has expanded its range of Plant-based Certicoat® anti-sticking polishes for gummy vitamins, fruit snacks and other functional gummies. 

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.

Bartek’s investment in both its team and facilities reinforces its position as the leader in malic and fumaric acid globally and aligns with its mission to facilitate growth and increase global reach to better serve existing customers and markets while opening up new ones.

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.

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.

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.

To help brands keep food and drink fresh in a natural and sustainable way, Blue California announced jointly with biotech innovator Conagen, the commercialization of Rosavel®, a next generation natural preservation solution with 98% high-purity rosmarinic acid made by bioconversion without the color or flavor associated with rosemary.

Over the past decade, the cheese industry has exploded, with small-batch artisanal cheesemakers popping up in every state and the large cheesemakers increasing the sophistication of their offerings to compete. As specialty cheeses become more popular, their manufacturing processes become more streamlined, mechanized, and efficient.

Historically, bakery product developers’ main goal when selecting appropriate leaveners for a specific application was simply to attain a specific desired outcome every single time. Consistency mattered.

Innophos will return as a presenter at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Expo from July 11 – 13, 2022 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. IFT22 is one of the largest events of its kind bringing together thousands of attendees, including scientists, food professionals and exhibiting companies from around the globe.

Innophos, a global leader in leavening agents for the bakery industry, announced the release of its latest product addition to the LEVAIR® baking portfolio. New LEVAIR® Select is a non-aluminum based* alternative to traditional sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP).

Innophos returns as a presenter at the American Society of Baking’s (ASB) Annual BakingTECH Event and Expo from February 27 – 29, 2024 at the Hilton Chicago. BakingTECH is one of the largest events of its kind bringing together thousands of attendees, including scientists, food professionals, and exhibiting companies from around the globe.

Tagatose is 90% as sweet as table sugar, but with 62% fewer calories than regular sugar, with no bitter aftertaste. It is also ultra-low on the glycemic index, making it a suitable sweetener for people with diabetes or anyone watching their health. 

Bascom Maple Farms, the trusted source and supplier of 100% pure and organic maple syrup and maple sugar, invites attendees to visit the Bascom booth #S2559 during the Institute of Food Technologists 2023 Annual Event and Expo (IFT FIRST), July 17-19, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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

Ingredion Incorporated used SupplySide West 2023 to showcase its Kerr by Ingredion portfolio of fruit- and vegetable-based juices, purees, concentrates, essences, distillates and custom formulations (from both conventional and organic sources). 

At the onset of the business,Bill Dickinson and his small team were focused on ingredient trading, offering buy and resell services along with inventory management expertise.

This year’s Queen’s Choice nods are representative of a robust new product development boom, with cereals, bakery and snacks leading sweetened-with-honey releases this year, followed closely by sauces and seasonings

Nissin Foods USA, the creator of such iconic brands as Top Ramen® and Cup Noodles®, announced a major investment of $228 million to develop a third US manufacturing facility in Greenville County, S.C. This investment will significantly increase the company's manufacturing capabilities and advance its innovation pipeline to further meet consumer demand for its products.

“We were thrilled when Francia approached us with her vision. Her passion to bring to life her grandmother's recipe—inspired by her passion for cooking and experience growing up in Los Angeles—resonated with our own commitment to bringing to consumers the flavors of Mexico raised in LA,” said Diana DeLoza, LA VICTOIA director of marketing. “…Together, we created a salsa that celebrates the rich heritage of Los Angeles and brings it to tables everywhere.”

Made by Sleep Walk Chocolate in collaboration with Chef Rick Bayless, each bar boasts a unique flavor profile, but are all made of imported organic cacao from Tabasco, Mexico.

Deep Indian Kitchen's new Kati Street Wraps deliver a unique toasted texture and a vibrant, rich flavor experience - just like the Katis made famous by street carts in India and Indian restaurants in America.

In addition to its original slow-simmered bone broth, the Nona Lim lineup now includes soups, fresh noodles, stir-fry kits and the latest Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees.

The company unveiled its new logo and spoke further about the rebranding to a live audience. Simultaneously, the company launched a new website at www.Insignia.gg.

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. 

Listen in as Prepared Foods talks Asian food trends and tastes with DDC Founder & CEO Norma Chu.