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Flavors & Colors: Today’s Sensory Story

Brands can leverage the latest technology to deliver clean, best-in-class functional foods, beverages, and novel supplement solutions.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.12.21

Lallemand Expands Categories of Use for Vitamin D Yeast in EU

The favorable opinion from the European Food Safety Authority includes 34 food categories.

07.06.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic Maltodextrin Alternative

Berry Shield Juice Powders reduce clumping and eliminate the need for maltodextrin in juice powders.

07.06.21

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes Launches Website for Probiotic DE111

The site features consumer-friendly resources on the research behind probiotics, and DE111’s unique health benefits.

06.29.21

Consumers Buying More Functional Products During Pandemic

Beyond more conventional delivery formats, 2020-2021 has served as a major boost for fortified foods, beverages, and snacks.

06.28.21

Better Juice Raises $8 Million in Seed Round Investment

The company’s enzymatic technology can convert 80% of all sugars from juices.

06.24.21

Low Omega-3s Linked to Premature Death as Strongly as Smoking

A new research paper strongly supports the overall impact on longevity based on the outcomes of 2,500 participants.

06.24.21

Kerry Reaches Agreement to Sell Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals business to Pilgrim’s Pride

The collection of convenience food solutions, linked to leading brands and major retailers, sold for €819 million.

06.21.21

Upcycled Food Association Grants First Certification to ReGrained

ReGrained’s SuperGrain+ flour is the first ingredient to receive certification from the group based on saving food production byproduct from waste.

06.16.21

Survey Breaks Down Americans’ Health Downturns Over Course of Past Year

A new survey commissioned by Benefiber revealed American’s feelings about rebalancing their post-pandemic health routines.

06.10.21

Lenny & Larry’s Launches Plant-Based Protein Bar

The plant-based protein cookie company has expanded into the protein bar category with its latest offering.

06.08.21

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Bulletin on Pomegranate Adulteration

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR initiative announced the latest installation in its line of publications on common authenticity problems in the botanicals space.

06.08.21

FMCG Gurus Publishes 10 Center Stage Ingredients in 2021 Report

The market research company noted several holistically beneficial ingredients it believes will rise in rank among reactive consumers.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Specific Supplement Regimen, Combined With Healthy Diet, Significantly Lowers CVD Risk, Study Finds

The results stemmed from observational data involving 69,990 participants tracked over the course of 10 years.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.21

Study Finds Most U.S. Adults Have Low Blood Serum Levels of Omega-3s

Serum biomarker reference ranges in 945 children and 1,316 adults suggest that the American Public is struggling to meet U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.27.21

Instacart Releases 'Plant Power' Trends Report

The online grocery delivery platform examined a mainstream migration to plant-based retail products.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

INS Farms Debuts Green Elderberry Whole Fruit Organic Elderberry Powder

The new whole fruit powder is standardized to have a high polyphenol and anthocyanin content.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.24.21

Chocolate Consumption Linked to Reduced CAD Risk in Veterans Study

According to epidemiological data sourced from 188,447 people, chocolate had a dose-dependent relationship on crude incidence rates of fatal and nonfatal CAD events or procedures.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.21.21

EpiCor Postbiotic Receives ‘No Objection’ from FDA for GRAS Notification

The letter of no objection verifies the safety and tolerability of EpiCor as an ingredient in certain foods and beverages.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

Indulgent Flavors More Popular At Breakfast Time, Innova Market Insights Reports

Flavors inspired by the bakery category once typically reserved for snacks and desserts are now seeing significant growth in a range of breakfast foods.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.19.21