Expo West 2026: Kerry reveals flavor strategies for functional food innovation

Shannon Coco, senior director of new sales development at Kerry, discusses how the company’s 2026 Taste Charts help brands pair functional nutrition with consumer-preferred flavors. She explains how the Taste Chart Companion...

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...