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Applied Food Sciences (AFS) is the leader in innovation for functional, organic ingredients in the natural products industry. Quality is transparent from seed to label through organic farming, ethical sourcing, and full traceability. AFS cares about every stakeholder from rural farmers to the largest companies in the world.
Founded in 2001, AFS is one of the most realiable manufacturers of specialty branded ingredients.
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Behind alternative meats is a science of making plant proteins look and taste like actual meat. Learn why hemp seed should be at the heart of plant-based meat recipes.
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Protein is essential to baking, and hemp protein's valuable functional attributes are helping it stand out for bakers seeking new plant-based, keto-friendly options.
For health-conscious or dietarily-restricted shoppers, the snack aisle can seem daunting. Package claims like high in protein, plant-based, and gluten-free stand out to consumers demanding healthier options, but can these snacks still be puffy and...
Adopting a flexitarian lifestyle is more accessible today than ever, thanks to the rapid rate of product development for plant-based meat options. To help inspire innovation in vegan, alternative meats, Texas-based Applied Food Sciences recently launched...
No disrespect to the original veggie burgers, but consumers may never settle for dry, spongy patties again... not after trying an Impossible Burger. The bar is set on what is forecasted to be an $85 billion industry by 2030. But while brands are...