Senomyx has “achieved a fermentation strain proof of concept” for the production of siratose, a new zero-calorie, high-potency sweetening compound found in trace levels in monk fruit.
Sweet, indulgent beverages still shine in a market flooding with clean label, better-for-you drinks; and show no signs of slowing down, according to Imbibe.
The 2018 Pacific Northwest hop acreage is forecasted to increase to a record high, while US hop grower Hopsteiner says advances in technology will further boosts this year’s harvest.
Nutritional compounds naturally present in green tea and red wine may obstruct the creation of toxic metabolites that contribute to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Ethical start-up Aduna's range of herbal teas with baobab and moringa is aiming to take the superfoods to the mass market. "That's where the real impact is going to happen," the CEO tells us.
A mode of action that explains a new and potentially protective effect of caffeine on the heart could serve as a strategy in tackling cardiovascular (CV) disease and boosting the healthy ageing process.
Austin-based Cuvee Coffee wants to be a ‘trailblazer’ in the nitro cold brew category with the launches of hemp oil and horchata in its ready-to-drink line.
Germany’s Savanna Ingredients has developed a process to produce allulose - “real sugar without calories” - on a mass scale. The group expects to achieve European foodstuffs approval within the next two years.
Plant-based milk alternatives have surged 61% in the last five years and will continue to grow, while cow’s milk differentiates into new products to slow its decline.
Using LED lighting, hydroponics and climate control, Farm.One vertical farm in New York is growing in success to deliver year-round fresh plants and herbs to its customers.
Bom Bom Brands has launched Fully Baked, the world’s first alcoholic drink made using a hemp dairy alternative, to expand its line of premium adult beverages.
Glanbia Nutritionals has been displaying its ‘Truly Grass Fed’ protein range: with products coming from cows that receive 95% of their nutritional feed from grass. And while consumers may not directly be on the look-out for ‘grass fed’ attributes, it...
Vitafoods 2018: ‘The consumer really is driving into plant-based’
With protein seeing continued interest from mainstream consumers, a new world of ‘protein refreshment’ is emerging, says Irish dairy and ingredients supplier Kerry – with increased demand for protein boosts in lighter, refreshing beverages such as water,...
Chinese supplier Layn is driving efforts to bring monk fruit into use in Europe, saying that its stevia-monk fruit blend Lovia can offer an answer to the taste issues associated with stevia.
Alland & Robert has welcomed sixth generation family member Charles Alland to take over the business from his father Frédéric Alland, announcing a number of forthcoming initiatives for the acacia gum firm.
Social media has made photogenic food a must – meaning that colour is becoming an increasingly important purchase driver. To meet this demand, food manufacturers need to deliver vibrant colours that are also perceived as natural.
Blue mermaid lattes and unicorn smoothie bowls may have star status on social media but their appeal is not just visual. The ingredients behind the blue hue – spirulina and butterfly pea flowers – are seen as inherently healthy.
Cellucor, a brand under NutraBolt, is poised to take advantage of the steady rebound the conventional energy drink category is seeing with the recent launch of C4 On The Go Carbonated beverages positioned as a healthier alternative.
Prickly pear - a large sweet fruit native to the Americas - will prove to be more than a passing fad, writes Linda Barron, CEO, Steaz in this guest article. The US company sells organic and fair trade green tea-based beverages - including a prickly pear...
Cryo Hops, developed by YCH Hops using a patent-pending process, has generated a buzz with brewers as the highly-concentrated ingredient means breweries, in theory, can use half the amount of hops to achieve the same desired beer flavor profiles.
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched two new performance nutrition ingredients for formulation in functional beverages in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Consumer demand for natural, plant-based ingredients combined with their desire to cut back on sugar without sacrificing taste is creating a perfect storm for stevia sales to grow exponentially, according to the International Stevia Council.
Since receiving a capital investment of $4.25m from Kellogg’s venture arm eighteen94 in January 2017, Kuli Kuli Foods has been able to bring moringa products to a wider audience, tripling its distribution to 6,000 stores nationwide including CVS and DeCA...
Mintel data* shared by stevia supplier PureCircle shows the number of global new product launches containing stevia grew by 10% in 2017, with stevia utilized in 28% of new products containing high intensity sweeteners, slightly ahead of aspartame – which...
New Jersey-based FlavorHealth – best known for using high-throughput cell-based screening to identify natural compounds that enhance sweetness and saltiness and reduce bitterness – is aiming to commercialize a novel natural high-intensity sweetener with...
Income earned from the impending soft drinks levy will be less than half that announced by the UK government after drinks makers moved to cut sugar content in their products sooner than expected.
The DOLCE consortium, formed by industry groups to develop natural sweeteners, has reached a “major milestone” in its drive for natural sugar and calorie reducers “faster than expected”.
Austrian ingredients supplier Esarom notes strong global growth in demand for mango flavours, which it attributes to the fruit’s “exotic but not too exotic” appeal.
Coca-Cola’s Sprite brand has further reduced sugar and calories in the UK as part of a brand refresh: but has ditched stevia, turning away from its 2013 decision to use the natural sweetener.
Israeli company Inno-Bev Ltd., says it has received a US patent on a plant-based alterness formula called WakeUp, which is sold both as a liquid supplement shot and in a separately branded ready to drink beverage.
Jujubes are a nutritious superfruit with caramel flavour notes that are "extremely versatile" and ideal for bakery, confectionery and dairy products as well as beverages, says the CEO and founder of Abakus Foods.
PureCircle is set to plant nearly 16,000 tons of stevia in 2018 - a 200% increase from the year before - to meet increasing global industry demand for a zero-calorie sweetener that tastes ‘the most sugar-like.’
Glanbia Nutritionals has expanded its protein powder capabilities with the launch of BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W, a pre-acidified whey protein isolate that allows for berry- and citrus-flavored protein drink mixes.
Choosing when to have a cup of coffee may boost athletic performance, according to research that suggests caffeine’s performance enhancing benefits are more evident in athletes who seldom drink caffeine-rich beverages.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is requesting additional data from the food industry on the use of sucrose esters derived from fatty acids (E473), a food additive used in baked goods and flavoured drinks.
‘This is a breakthrough product that could ultimately make sugar obsolete'
The term ‘game-changer’ is bandied around with wearying regularity by food start-ups, but HEYLO – a patented combination of acacia fiber and stevia promising to blow rivals out of the water in the sugar replacement stakes – may actually warrant this moniker,...
German hard discounter Aldi was not taking unfair advantage of the denomination Champagne when it sold a sorbet containing origin-protected Champagne, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.
Interest in adaptogens like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Maca, and Holy Basil is on the rise among food and beverage formulators, but what do they do, which brands are blazing an early trail, and who is buying the products?
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