Category: Industry NEWS

Earlier this year, Hershey unveiled an ambitious strategy to expand and enhance its better-for-you candy platform. The company believes that if approximately 20% of all candy sales shifted towards healthier alternatives, this segment could boost…

As Kemin Industries observed the rise of the clean label trend, company executives decided around 25 years ago to firmly align the manufacturer of preservatives and other specialty ingredients with natural products. While the Iowa-based…

Kraft Heinz has been creatively enhancing the flavor of its classic Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, introducing unique options ranging from pumpkin spice to pink candy. Now, the company is launching three new flavor variations exclusively…

For many years, extensive research on proteins has predominantly been conducted with a focus on medicine. However, Jasmin Hume, a scientist and engineer with a Ph.D. in materials chemistry, believes that this research should also…

In recent years, numerous food and beverage companies have committed to lowering the salt content in their offerings. The findings of this study indicate that potassium chloride holds promise as a means to achieve these…

Last year, Givaudan announced its financial objectives under the 2025 strategy, which aims for an average sales growth of 4% to 5%. Central to achieving these targets is innovation, which will be driven by portfolio…

As sustainability issues increasingly fuel interest in plant-based proteins, duckweed presents a compelling option. Grown in controlled environments, duckweed can be harvested daily, making it an economical protein source. According to Techcrunch, Plantible asserts that…

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…