New Concepts in Adult Soft Drinks

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has rolled out a new eco-centric food and beverage brand, Danisco Planit, with new offerings in solutions for plant-based beverages, dairy alternatives, meat, fish and seafood. Meat shortages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic are noted by company executives as having an upswing... Read More

In light of the pandemic, IFT has transitioned to a virtual trade show platform in place of its annual event and food expo. Provian NDV is one of Niacet's solutions showcased via the digital event, and marketed as a clean label preservative for the control of Salmonella, a food pathogen in fresh beef. Eelco... Read More

Kalsec Europe has developed a Heat Management Portfolio, which includes a full range of products ideal for hot and spicy applications. In line with this, the company has released a Spicy Perceptions eBook for guiding formulators through challenges in creating complex, authentic heat and flavor profiles in... Read More

FrieslandCampina has released a summer trend report examining a consumer shift in focus toward elevated sensorial properties, conscious indulgence and personalized formats. At the ingredient level, the company is exploring product development that minimizes food waste.  

Flavor producer Symrise actively monitors market and consumer trends, which are decoded and translated into novel taste solutions. In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, the company has specifically monitored China and South Korea, as these were the first two markets to exit the first acute wave of... Read More

Kerry's Radicle portfolio of integrated solutions is pegged by the company as "one stop shop" for plant-based development. With a growing number of formulators rushing to the burgeoning market of meat and dairy alternatives, the company partners with food companies to help deliver authentic taste and texture... Read More

Yogurt sales are growing faster in China than anywhere else in the world, with ambient yogurt the fastest growing segment in the country’s liquid dairy market. In response to this, Arla Foods Ingredients recently launched a clean label ambient yogurt concept to meet Chinese demand which the company hails as... Read More

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is set to launch a new platform, Biotis, which is centered on gut health alongside other all-encompassing wellness benefits such as immune health, sleep health and maternal health. In line with the platform launch, the company is unveiling Biotis GOS as a leading ingredient... Read More

Bell Flavors & Fragrances recently released a line of cannabis-inspired and terpene flavors in the US and a range of hemp flavors and extracts for the European market, further addressing consumer curiosity for hemp but also for botanicals. The European range is specifically designed to recreate the flavor... Read More

Renee Boerefijn, Director of Innovation, Bunge Loders Croklaan, speaks with FoodIngredientsFirst about the forthcoming EU legislation concerning 3-MCPDe levels. He details the challenges the food industry is facing with just six months to go before the new rules set in, and the solutions offered by BLC to... Read More

Algae has taken on a starring role in product development in recent years, particularly in plant-based and flavor-boosting applications. Dominic Skowronek, Marketeer at algae-based company Viva Maris, tells FoodIngredientsFirst at Biofach 2020, hosted in Nuremberg, Germany, about integrating the... Read More

Diana food has been expanding its organic portfolio recently to offer a full range of organic fruits, vegetables and poultry. At Biofach 2020, hosted in Nuremberg, Germany, Aurélie Pellé, Global Category Director of Baby Food elaborates on the burgeoning market for organic certified baby products and... Read More

Plant-based gelatins are increasingly used in reformulating confectionery as consumers demand naturality. At ProSweets 2020 in Cologne, Norevo discussed how gum acacia can provide solutions in this space.

James Cadbury, the Founder of the Love Cocoa brand, comes from a family with chocolate expertise. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with Cadbury, at ISM 2020 in Cologne, about the importance of storytelling in building a brand and connecting with consumers. In addition, he discusses sugar reduction and new flavors... Read More

Calcium carbonate provides a wide range of applications in food and beverages. As a natural anti-caking agent in powders and a stabilizer in glazes, the calcium-rich claim for nutrition is “icing on the cake.” Stefan Lander, VP of Consumer Goods presents a few of Omya’s prototypes on display at Fi Europe... Read More

Consumers are increasingly seeking clean label products with recognizable ingredient lists. In response to this, Naturex (part of Givaudan) has been expanding its VegeBrite range of plant-based colors. Nathalie Pauleau discussed the Golden Yellow variety at Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France. She explains... Read More

Malt can address a variety of needs from clean label to flavor improvement, according to Jonathan Pritchard, Technical Sales Manager at Muntons Ingredients. At Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France, the UK-based company was showcasing its range of malt products, updated to appeal to plant-based and clean... Read More