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Product Newsletter: Flavors and colors
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FLAVORS AND COLORS - LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS
British invasion: Michelin-starred chef enters CBD-infused beverage space with elevated flavor profiles
The CBD beverages space is not for the faint-hearted given the regulatory minefield brands have to navigate, but Isca is hoping to bring a more culinary twist to the nascent category with the assistance of British Michelin-starred Chef Michael Caines.... Read more
Balance consumer demand for innovation & authenticity by providing cultural context for new offerings
As concerns about cultural appropriation and misrepresentation bubble up alongside the push for social equity, food and beverage industry stakeholders are delicately navigating consumers’ sometimes-conflicting demands for authenticity and innovation.... Read more
Sodium reduction: When it comes to salt perception, size matters, says MicroSalt
It’s well-known that the smaller the salt crystals, the saltier they taste, which means less is more, an enticing proposition for snack makers looking to reduce sodium. However, simply finely grinding table salt and sprinkling it on potato chips won’t do the job, as you can’t get the particles down to the (microscopic) size that really makes a difference… plus they lose their free-flowing properties and stick together.... Read more
Plant-based dairy in focus: 'Cheese is the most technically challenging space in dairy alternatives...'
US retail sales of plant-based milk surged 21.9% to $2.542bn in measured channels in the year to Jan. 24, 2021, while sales of plant-based cheese and yogurt (far smaller categories) were up 43.6% to $233.9m and 16.4% to $346.2m respectively in the year to Feb. 21, 2021, according to SPINS data.... Read more
Givaudan crowdsources preference for ‘flavour first’ products with Aroma Kiosk
The Swiss flavours and fragrances company is launching a digital sensory tool to help crowdsource preference for ‘flavour first’ products, whereby the aroma from flavour helps to drive purchasing decision, Rahul Siva, research investigator, Taste & Wellbeing, tells FoodNavigator.... Read more
PepsiCo relaunches EVOLVE plant-based protein brand with new formulations, packaging
Two years after acquiring it as part of its $465m deal to buy CytoSport, PepsiCo has embarked on a refresh of plant-based protein brand EVOLVE with new packaging and formulations to help it stand out in a category “experiencing broader acceptance.”... Read more
Next gen cell-free biomanufacturing could unlock opportunities to biosynthesize far wider set of natural ingredients, claims startup
Armies of microscopic single-celled microbial food factories (yeast, bacteria, fungi, algae) are now routinely deployed to produce high-value food ingredients more efficiently than plants or animals. But next-generation ‘cell-free’ biomanufacturing processes could be even more efficient, and unlock opportunities to biosynthesize a far wider set of natural ingredients, claims San Diego based startup Debut Biotechnology.... Read more
Rising demand for functional benefits will help beverage segment hit hard by pandemic to recover
Shifting shopping habits and channel preferences due to the pandemic hit the non-alcoholic beverage industry hard last year, leading to an overall decline in volume and value, but rising consumer interest in functional options could be a key driver in the overall sector’s recovery in the coming months and years, according to Euromonitor’s head of soft drinks Howard Telford.... Read more
PepsiCo launches Keto-friendly almond flour tortilla chips to counteract ‘noshtalgia’
Hilo Life is extending its Keto-friendly offering with tortilla chips made from defatted almond flour.... Read more
Go big or go home… Flow Water gears up for going-public transaction
Flow Water founder Nicholas Reichenbach launched with some pretty lofty ambitions (cue comparisons to Fiji, Evian, building the ‘Tesla of water’ and becoming an ‘iconic’ brand). But if you’re going to get into a business as capital intensive as bottled water, you might as well go big or go home, says Reichenbach, who is gearing up to complete a going-public transaction* for his naturally alkaline spring water brand.... Read more
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Almendra—The Stevia People
Almendra is focused on stevia and natural sweetness solutions for global F&B industry. We are based in Singapore with manufacturing... more details
Amano Enzyme USA Co.
Founded in 1899 in Japan as a pharmaceutical business, Amano Enzyme has been a company in deep harmony with nature,... more details
Analytical Flavor Systems (Gastrograph AI)
Gastrograph AI is a consumer sensory insights platform that helps CPGs explore product concepts, predict consumer preferences, and identify preferred... more details
ExcelVite Sdn. Bhd.
ExcelVite is one of the largest producers of natural plant-derived carotenes (Yellow to Orange Color) in the market. The... more details
FlavorHealth
Naturally…Making Healthy Taste Great® is the core of FlavorHealth's mission to create natural flavor solutions that help food and beverage... more details
Givaudan
Givaudan’s comprehensive knowledge of local flavours, extensive global footprint and strategic insights enable close partnerships with customers wherever they may... more details
Kancor Ingredients Limited
Kancor Ingredients Limited is a pioneer in the field of Global Spice Extraction, whose roots in the spice trade can... more details
Sensient Colors
As consumer demand increases for simple, more wholesome ingredients, and as studies continue to reveal that natural colors promote health... more details
Sweet Green Fields Co., Ltd.
Sweet Green Fields Co., Ltd. (SGF), co-headquartered in Bellingham, Wash. and Beijing, is one of the largest, privately held, fully... more details
ViscoTec America Inc. – Dosing & Filling Systems
ViscoTec manufactures systems required for conveying, dosing, applying, filling and emptying medium to high-viscosity fluids and pastes. The technological leader... more details
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