Expo West 2026: GNT explores technical challenges behind plant-based color performance

Jeannette O’Brien, VP of GNT USA, tells us about the application of fruit- and vegetable-based colors across bakery and confectionery. She explains how factors such as pH, packaging, and processing can influence color stability,...

Expo West 2026: Tetra Pak’s aseptic processing tackles shelf life and food waste challenges

Pedro Goncalves, VP of Marketing, US & Canada at Tetra Pak, tells us how the company’s innovation ecosystem helps F&B brands transform formulations into commercially viable products. He highlights how aseptic processing can...

Expo West 2026: Givaudan drives flavor innovation to support better-for-you formulations

Santiago Vega, VP Marketing for North America at Givaudan, explains how flavor is becoming a key enabler in today’s health, wellness, and functional food boom. He discusses the critical role taste plays in driving consumer...

Expo West 2026 live: Cargill’s fermentation-driven sugar reduction for sustainability & cost benefits

Amber McKinzie, Cargill’s marketing manager for sugar reduction, highlights the sustainability and cost benefits of fermentation-derived sweeteners like EverSweet, the company’s stevia-based ingredient. With Cargill making...

Expo West 2026 live: ADM targets reformulation trends as health fuels F&B innovation

Brad Schwan, VP of global category marketing at ADM, explores the growing “consumer pull” for reformulation in the F&B industry. With increasing demand for reduced sugar and sodium, as well as optimized fats, Schwan shares...

EIT Food: How fiber, protein & GLP-1 trends drive indulgent F&B formulations 

Durk Bosma, head of insights at EIT Food Consumer Observatory, discusses the gap between consumer health intentions and indulgent food choices. He emphasizes the need for F&B manufacturers to tailor products for consumers who are...