Category: Industry NEWS

With a significant push towards healthier confections, it was inevitable for Hershey to explore the plant-based chocolate market. The pilot testing of Hershey’s Oat Made brings it closer to launching a dairy-free treat. Michele Buck,…

Since 2015, Equinom has been dedicated to enhancing yellow peas, and their efforts are starting to yield results. Avichai Amrad, the company’s projects and partnership manager as well as the head of the yellow pea…

First Choice Ingredients (FCI) is a developer of clean-label concentrated dairy flavors produced through natural fermentation and reaction technologies. Their ingredients are designed for both traditional and plant-based dairy applications. This acquisition aligns with current…

After over a decade of development, Sensient has introduced its butterfly pea flower extract, which it claims is the first plant-derived natural blue color approved by the FDA. This extract, produced by the Milwaukee-based company,…

Eurostar Commodities has labeled the smaller durum wheat harvest as a “dire situation” for those dependent on this grain, warning that consumers may face shortages in supermarkets and potential substitutions with other flour types in…

Since its debut at Whole Foods in 2012, Lily’s Sweets has expanded its range of low-sugar chocolate-style candies to include bars, peanut butter cups, and baking chips. The latest product introduction broadens its presence in…

Mondelēz has established itself through well-known household products like Oreo, Ritz, and Triscuit, but the snacking powerhouse is gearing up for a future where consumers increasingly seek variety and, in many cases, healthier options. Approximately…

Although the alternative seafood market is currently small, the Good Food Institute highlighted in its report that the potential for growth is immense. With a vast array of ocean species and diverse flavor profiles, there…

Since its founding in 1933, Roquette has produced and marketed a variety of protein ingredients derived from yellow split peas, wheat, corn, and potatoes. Among its offerings are Nutralys Textured Pea Proteins, which come in…

DouxMatok has spent several years working to unlock the full potential of Incredo Sugar. Extensive research and development, along with reformulation challenges for consumer packaged goods (CPG), have hindered the ingredient’s journey toward widespread adoption.…