IFT FIRST 2026: Cargill maps the next wave of food and beverage trends

Keith Albright, Cargill’s senior insights manager for North America, discusses the company’s Future of Food trends platform and its implications for product development. He examines changing definitions of nutrition, personalized...

IFT FIRST 2026: Almond Board of California CEO spotlights product development opportunities

Clarice Turner, CEO of Almond Board of California, discusses how almonds help F&B brands differentiate in competitive snack and nutrition markets. The conversation explores emerging almond applications, culinary innovation, and...

IFT FIRST 2026: How Puris makes pea protein work in everyday food and beverages

Puris CEO Tyler Lorenzen discusses the company’s latest pea protein launch and how it addresses common formulation challenges at IFT FIRST 2026. He explains why high-protein ingredients are moving beyond sports nutrition into...

IFT FIRST 2026: PLT Health Solutions explores the future of energy drinks

At IFT FIRST 2026, PLT Health Solutions’ Steve Fink, VP Marketing, shares key insights on the next generation of energy beverages. He explores the formulation challenges of bringing nutraceutical ingredients into everyday drinks,...

IFT FIRST 2026: How Galactic’s new vinegar pearls simplify clean label preservation

At IFT FIRST 2026, Galactic’s Natalia Breuer, chief market and customer officer for North America, introduces a new vinegar-based preservation solution in a low-dust pearl format. She explains how it simplifies handling, avoids...

IFT FIRST 2026: How Prosur supports reformulation in the Make America Healthy Again era

At IFT FIRST 2026, Prosur’s Brian Metzger, vice president for North America, explains how the Make America Healthy Again movement is accelerating reformulation across F&B manufacturing. He highlights priorities including colors,...