Category: Industry NEWS

Under the leadership of President and CEO Jim Zallie, Ingredion has swiftly advanced its ambitions to expand its sugar alternative portfolio. Last year, the company acquired a controlling interest in PureCircle, a trailblazer in stevia…

In the United States, non-alcoholic beverages have often been overlooked due to taste concerns and a perceived lack of demand. However, they may be entering a new phase of popularity. According to IWSR, the reasons…

In the quest to discover promising plant-based proteins, sesame seeds have not fared well compared to staples such as soy, peas, and rapeseed, primarily due to their lower protein content. Nonetheless, sesame seeds boast an…

Spice consumption is expected to remain robust as consumers who adapted to cooking at home during the pandemic continue to prepare meals themselves. Additionally, the summer grilling season is encouraging more people to enhance the…

Arizona Beverages, widely recognized for its range of ready-to-drink iced teas, is venturing into a brand new category with its Sun Brew line of 100% arabica ground coffee. The coffee beans are procured from Central…

Benson Hill, based in St. Louis, employs CRISPR gene editing and data analytics to accelerate the identification of new seed varieties far more rapidly than conventional plant breeding and discovery techniques. In March 2021, the…

Vital Farms recently introduced its new egg-based Breakfast Bars, aiming to fulfill consumers’ health, nutritional, and ethical sourcing requirements, particularly for those still at home due to the pandemic. Meghan Shookman, Senior Director of Innovation…

As the demand for plant-based foods rises and uncertainties about meat consumption persist, numerous established meat companies are experimenting with integrating plant ingredients into their products. A 2020 study by Packaged Facts reveals that over…

Nolan Thevenet, the proprietor of Stryker Farm in Pennsylvania, noted that not long ago, lard was merely discarded at his farm instead of being viewed as a viable revenue source. In just a few short…

Synergy has predominantly concentrated on sweet flavors within the beverage, nutrition, confectionery, dairy, and plant-based sectors. The acquisition of savory flavor expert Innova serves to enhance its product range. “This acquisition presents significant advantages for…