IFT First 2025 live: FoodChain ID highlights AI-powered formulation guidance tool

FoodChain ID’s Mentor is an embedded AI product development tool that delivers real-time guidance and intelligence to enable faster, safer, and more consistent decision making in formulation and compliance. We caught up with Wes...

IFT First 2025: GNT USA tackles F&B color challenges amid regulatory pressures

As natural color demands rise, Alice Lee, technical marketing manager at GNT USA, spoke to us about the role of color in food perception amid shifting FD&C regulations. She emphasized the need for continuous innovation to...

IFT First 2025 live: Univar Solutions talks specialty ingredient innovation and reformulation challenges

Charles Purcell, Americas Foodology technical leader at Univar Solutions, talks to us at the ongoing IFT First trade show in Chicago, about the company’s prototypes highlighting protein fortification in beverages and sweet...

IFT First 2025 live: Levapan Americas showcases yeast-based cocoa replacements to mitigate costs

Daniel Felipe López Ramírez, marketing manager at Levapan, details how cocoa price volatility is challenging food manufacturers to balance cost efficiency and quality. The company is showcasing its natural yeast solution which...

IFT First 2025 live: Lallemand Bio-Ingredients highlights its yeast protein offerings

Bob Villeneuve, global sales director, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, discusses what makes yeast protein a strong alternative to traditional proteins for plant-based and high-protein foods. He highlights its neutral flavor profile...

IFT First 2025 live: Ingredion navigates sustainability shifts

As consumers increasingly desire sustainability, Ingredion delves into how it helps customers align their strategies. Brian Nash, VP of corporate sustainability, details a partnership with HowGood, the world’s largest product...