Humanity faces major challenges in feeding the world – but we should not underestimate our capacity to innovate to deal with crises, according to keynote speaker at IFT 2013 Fareed Zakaria.
Probiotic producer Ganeden Biotech has extended the reach of its ultra-stable probiotic ingredient BC30 into the functional foods realm with six new product launches it is unveiling at this week’s IFT show in Chicago. The launches include frozen yogurt,...
Using ingredients from chick peas, dry peas and lentils - which are richer in fiber, protein, and micronutrients than gluten-free staples rice and tapioca flour - could significantly improve the texture, nutrient quality and shelf-life of gluten-free...
A perfect example of the fact that shoppers are willing to pay a premium for quality and convenience - even in tough times - the growth of the single serve coffee market has been nothing short of meteoric, growing from $1bn in 2011 to more than $1.8bn...
Ingredient development and marketing firm AIDP has brought to market a protein ingredient from sprouted rice that the company says offers a more complete protein profile and formulation advantages as well.
Two weeks after announcing a parting of ways with Californian joint venture (JV) partner and algae expert Solazyme, French ingredients giant Roquette says it will be showcasing two microalgae-based food ingredients at the IFT show in Chicago.
An international consortium of researchers attempting to build a synthetic version of the yeast genome by 2017 could help academics and industry to reduce food waste and improve processing efficiency, according to the team behind the project.
Kellogg says it takes palm oil sourcing extremely seriously and is defending its joint venture with Wilmar International after accusations that the Asian agri giant is involved in illegal palm oil activities.
Lawyers defending food industry clients in consumer class actions over whether GMOs belong in 'natural' products say courts should follow a California judge's lead and let the FDA determine this matter once and for all, so such cases stop...
Proteins enriched with cranberry compounds are nutritionally stable and effective against bacteria that may cause urinary tract infections, says a new study that builds the scientific support for the Nutrasorb ingredients.
Coconut water has a new competitor. Maple water, a beverage consisting of the raw sap from sugar maple trees, has made its Canadian market debut in Quebec and British Columbia, according to an organization of maple sugar producers.
Dairy-based, quiche-like muffins and an American twist on gulabjamun took the top two spots on the Dairy Research Institute’s New Product Competition podium, as the product developers of tomorrow provided ‘excellent thought starters’ to the product developers...
'Telling people to drink diet sodas could backfire as a public health message'
Current public health messages that call for a reduction in the intake of sugary foods and drinks should consider expanding recommendations to include all sweetened products, according to one expert's opinion.
PepsiCo brand Tropicana has failed in its bid to dismiss a US class action that claims it falsely labeled its orange juice as ‘100% pure and natural’ despite pasteurization, processing, coloring and flavoring.
Wrigley has filed a patent to use a compound in gum that creates a cooling sensation without unwanted flavors and odors associated with options currently on the market.
Canadian and US meat processors and producers have filed a lawsuit with a US court in a bid to block the implementation of amendments to the US country-of-origin labelling (COOL) rule.
Bluewave Marine Ingredients - which is blazing a trail in the burgeoning protein ingredients market with its ultra-digestible fish proteins - has struck a deal with Cyvex Nutrition to take a hydrolyzed fish protein called Protomine to market.
As part of FoodNavigator-USA’s probe into natural colors for our Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013 online event, Elaine Watson caught up with Tammi Higgins, Natural Colors Commercial Development Manager at FMC BioPolymer.
Biothera has placed its Wellmune WGP immune health ingredient into another market with the release of Unistraw Tubulars Immunity Straws. The straws are meant for use with milk and feature a passion fruit flavor.
PureCircle insists it newly GRAS-approved stevia-based sweetener Rebaudioside D can deliver ‘great tasting products’ well beyond a 30% threshold typically associated with Rebaudioside A alone.
Stratum Nutrition will be highlighting its ApuraGreen ingredient—a kiwi fruit paste functional food ingredient—at the upcoming IFT show. The company will present application studies showing the ingredient’s effectiveness in replacing fat as well as extending...
Gluten-free giant Boulder Brands has moved into new territory today with the acquisition of a controlling (80%) stake in GlucoBrands, the owner of Level Life Foods - a specialist in diabetes management products.
Ingredient manufacturers should interact more closely with end consumers on social media – and stop delegating communication on ingredients to end product marketers, says Euromonitor.
US beef exports increased in both value and volume in May despite pork exports declining, as the Russian market for red meat imports from the US was especially difficult, according to USDA.
A major new study exploring the health status of people in 34 OECD countries (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) from 1990-2010 has revealed that the US has not kept pace with other wealthy nations when it comes to improving the health...
Consumers, the marketers tell us, want healthier, more wholesome snacks with clean-labels and all-natural ingredients. So on paper, at least, the long-term prospects for Twinkies - returning to a store near you in a matter of days - might seem bleak.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting bids from vendors to supply the Greek Yogurt Pilot Program, which will trial Greek and other protein-rich yogurt products on school lunch menus in New York, Idaho, Tennessee and Arizona.
The US FDA has issued a ‘No Objection’ GRAS letter allowing beverage manufacturers to use Pure Circle’s high-purity Reb D stevia to sweeten US products, a move that could reignite the Pepsi/Coke cola wars.
Interest in quinoa has surged among consumers in Europe and the United States – but the rapid increase in its popularity has also given rise to concerns about sustainable production.
Food innovation, from concept to consumer brand, will soon be the focus of a new television show, with ‘Supermarket Superstar’ giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for a spot on supermarket shelves.
Capping the portion size of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) served in food-service outlets at 16oz - as per NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan - would likely reduce Americans’ sugar and calorie consumption, and would not disproportionately impact low-income...
Georgia-based Flowers Foods has received the regulatory seal of approval for its $360m deal to acquire several bread brands and other assets from the business formerly known as Hostess Brands.
There is a strong inverse association in the percentage of energy that we consume from fats and sugars, which may be why many struggle to reduce both fat and sugar intake, according to a new review.
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) is launching natural alternative garlic and onion flavors, offering manufacturers sustainable, cost-effective options for a variety of foods.
healthyAisles - a merchandising system enabling retailers to highlight products containing attributes from ‘low sodium’ to ‘good source of calcium’ via customized shelf tags and other tools - is now used in more than 5,000 stores across the US.
Big interview: Dr Roger Beachy, CEO, Global Institute for Food Security
One of the founding fathers of agricultural biotechnology, best-known for his pioneering research on virus-resistant plants, Dr Roger Beachy caught up with FoodNavigator-USA to give us his perspective on the current debate over the role of GM crops in...
The crude protein content in several edible insect species is similar to that in conventional meat products according to a new study from Wageningen University, which adds to a mounting body of research on the potential of insect protein.
Is it a safer bet to say 'Made with natural ingredients' than 'All-natural' on pack? Are consumers in the UK and the US looking for different cues on a label to determine if something is natural or wholesome? And did you know that...
European Union (EU) representatives travelling to Washington DC next week for the first round of negotiations with the US to forge a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) want early progress on the Americans lifting the current ban on...
Big interview: Kevin Klock, CEO Talking Rain (Sparkling ICE)
Want to know what success looks like? Check out Sparkling ICE. In early 2010 it was generating $10m a year. This year, it’s on course to generate $350-400m and CEO Kevin Klock tells FoodNavigator-USA it could be a $1bn brand by 2018.
Big interview: Brian Meadows, president, GLG Life Tech
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has resumed trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and reassured investors that “the stevia market is growing worldwide, and we are positioned to take full advantage.”
An anonymous Fortune 500 packaged foods company is looking for help in creating a chocolate enrobed cookie that can withstand high temperatures in warm climates.
The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the food and drink industry’s involvement in public health policy is ‘dangerous’ and has urged governments to put public health before business, at a global health promotion conference...
The American Herbal Products Association has weighed in on draft proposals to amend California’s Proposition 65. Among the group’s recommendations are changes to the language of the warnings mandated under the law.
The industry-encouraged consumption of sweetened, reduced-fat, flavored milk by children as an alternative to plain whole milk “undermines diet quality,” a Harvard pediatric health expert has claimed.