The initiative to enhance vanilla and cocoa flavors with stevia-derived ingredients may appear to be a new path for PureCircle, but it is actually a logical progression of the company’s current offerings. Much of PureCircle’s…

Dannon has embarked on a transformative journey over the past few years. As the yogurt market leader reaches a significant milestone, they are largely keeping it under wraps — allowing a small butterfly to narrate…

According to data from the Hartman Group referenced in a press release, heart health is the primary health attribute that consumers prioritize when shopping for groceries. The research indicates that 55% of U.S. consumers actively…

TerraVia may be a company that is straying too far from current consumer trends. While the plant-based protein market is thriving with increasing sales of soy and nut-based products, consumer acceptance of algae in food…

Three other tree nuts—walnuts, pistachios, and almonds—are currently permitted to make similar heart health claims, and nut consumption is encouraged in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies heart…

For many years, soda dominated the beverage market, but recent local taxation on sugary drinks has accelerated a decline in consumption. Since 2005, numerous cities have enacted taxes, starting with Berkeley, California, which introduced a…

Once viewed negatively due to their fat content, nuts have transformed their reputation and are now recognized as a vital part of healthier products. Their popularity has surged not only in snacks but also in…

The trend towards natural colors shows no sign of waning; however, deciding whether to replace synthetic colors with natural alternatives remains a complex challenge for many companies. Natural colors encounter various obstacles, such as fluctuations…

Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of materials at the molecular level, specifically in nanometers, which are one-millionth of a meter. Within the food industry, this technology has generated considerable excitement among manufacturers as they explore its…

The plant-based eating trend was a central theme at both the panel discussions and the exhibition at the Institute of Food Technologists conference last week. From tomato extracts aimed at lowering sodium content to legumes…