By 2025-05-12 Off “Ben & Jerry’s to Launch CBD-Infused Ice Cream Pending FDA Regulations, Paving the Way for Industry Innovation” Since the legalization of hemp cultivation in the recent Farm Bill, manufacturers have been contemplating the inclusion of CBD, a compound derived from the plant, in their future products. On Thursday, Ben & Jerry’s became…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Evaluating the Impact of Energy Drinks on Health: A Study’s Limitations and Industry Response” It’s challenging to assess the reliability of this study due to several limitations highlighted by the authors. Participants consumed 32 ounces of either an energy drink or a placebo, a quantity that may not accurately…
By 2025-05-12 Off Title: “Anticipating Consumer Needs: Innovating for the Future of Food Industry” NEW ORLEANS — The time, effort, design, and research and development dedicated to creating new food products highlight a crucial point: Manufacturers must not solely focus on understanding current consumer preferences. “The future is really…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Exploring the Future of Cellular Agriculture: The Role of Insect Cells in Sustainable Lab-Grown Meat” Researchers at Tufts University were evaluating the current landscape of cellular agriculture and, in addition to providing a status report, aimed to formulate recommendations to expedite progress. “Given the environmental, public health, and animal welfare…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Corteva Agriscience Launches as Independent Entity at IFT Trade Show, Aiming to Bridge Farmers and Consumers” NEW ORLEANS — At the annual Institute of Food Technologists trade show, most exhibitors are showcasing new products, initiatives, technologies, and ideas. However, Corteva Agriscience stands out as a completely new entity. The company officially…
By 2025-05-12 Off Layn Corp Enters CBD Market with Strategic $60 Million Investment and New Processing Facility NEW ORLEANS — Initially, the notion of Layn Corp, renowned for its plant-based high-intensity sweeteners, venturing into the CBD market seems perplexing. However, for Elaine Yu, the U.S. president of the China-based company, this transition…
By 2025-05-12 Off Title: New Research Suggests Coffee is Safer for Arterial Health, Boosting Market Confidence Amid Rising Consumption The latest research indicates that coffee may not pose as much of a threat to arterial health as previously thought. However, the researchers acknowledged certain limitations within the study, suggesting that further investigation into the…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Rising Popularity of Kelp: A Nutritional Superfood with Sustainability Benefits and Market Challenges” Although kelp has not yet reached the anticipated levels of widespread popularity, its incorporation into food products is on the rise. It can now be found in various items such as chips, snacks, broths, noodles,…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Kind Launches Snack & Give Back Project to Promote Kindness and Support LGBTQ Youth with ‘Kind Pride’ Bars” Kind is aiming to convey that its identity extends beyond merely being a company name. This week, the fruit and nut snack bar manufacturer launched its Snack & Give Back Project, which alters product labels…
By 2025-05-12 Off Emerging Trends in the Food Industry: Highlights from the 2023 Institute of Food Technologists Conference NEW ORLEANS — For those seeking insights into the elements, technology, concepts, and overarching trends shaping the food industry, the annual Institute of Food Technologists conference is the place to be. This year, the exhibition…