Over the past four years, plant-based product sales have seen strong growth, reaching record sales of $8B in 2022 (SPINS). While 88% of active users have a moderate to high commitment to continue their plant-based purchases, one-third of shoppers say they would like to see more plant-based offerings at stores, according to research. Retailers and brands can drive growth by offering a broader assortment and more online and in-store options.
T. Hasegawa offers “Taste Academy” flavor exploration, education program
November 8, 2023
Food industry professionals, CPG product developers and culinary connoisseurs can now benefit from a free educational series that guides participants through the entire lifecycle of flavor development – all led by world-class flavor experts.
Powered by artificial intelligence and plants, the Spicy Patties are available at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide
November 7, 2023
Like all NotCo™ products, the innovative recipe for NotChicken™ Spicy Patties was created by a patented AI technology named
Giuseppe, alongside NotCo™’s team of AI Chefs and R&D experts.
CuliNEX, a top clean label food product and plant-based formulation consultancy, announced Rosa Espinoza has joined the team as a research chef, bringing almost 20 years of experience as a chef.
Oterra introduces Simply Brown clean label caramel color alternative
October 24, 2023
Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors for food and beverage, is pleased to announce the immediate launch of its groundbreaking Simply Brown range. Expertly crafted from apples, the new range heralds a new era in Oterra's clean label caramel replacement solutions as part of our flagship FruitMax® coloring food range.
FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer, offers new insights to support food and beverage innovation directions in 2024. In the two-part blog series, the FlavorSum team explores trends predicted to influence product development in the new year.
The company is designed to foster companies and products, from inception to launch, with breakthrough ideas and education that will give rise to success in the broader marketplace.
Unique video platform lets actual R&D team leaders and members directly share their strategies and problem-solution stories
September 26, 2023
BNP Media food and beverage editors used that information to identify approximately 40 new products, which advanced through two rounds of preparation and tasting in late June and late July at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.
Designing a plant-based chocolate bar or other chocolate product might sound like an easy task, but it is not just about replacing the dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
The new 45,000sq-ft facility located in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building brings together Ferrero's R&D teams from throughout the US and houses teams working on Keebler, Famous Amos, Mother's, Fannie May, and other brands in the Ferrero portfolio – a total of over 150 employees.