Malt Products Corp. introduces innovation lab for ingredients testing, formulation trials and food property analysis
June 1, 2020
Malt Products Corporation (MPC), a Saddle Brook, N.J., manufacturer of malted barley extract and other natural, nutritious sweeteners, has opened an Innovations Lab in Minneapolis to help its food and beverage industry customers test ingredients, experiment with new formulations and gain insight into critical flavor and stability properties.
Orgain engages community to vote for their favorite health and wellness start-up brands
May 18, 2020
Orgain, creator of the first ready-to-drink organic protein shake and innovator of high-quality and convenient clean nutrition products, announced the six finalists that are in the running to receive a total of $150,000 provided by Orgain's Grants for Greater Good program.
By the time I finish writing this sentence, I imagine another industry trade show will have been cancelled. In my 20 years of covering the food and beverage industry, I have never witnessed such widespread disruption to business. I don’t believe any among us have been left unaffected by the current crisis.
Bakeries navigate two months or stay-at-home orders, while evaluating innovation strategies
May 15, 2020
Covid-19 has affected bakery players in different ways. With foodservice representing as much as 70% of their sales, frozen bakery players have seen reduced orders as food consumption changes from restaurants to home kitchens.
Unique products honored with 2020 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards
May 15, 2020
The National Restaurant Association Show announced the recipients of the 2020 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, recognizing food and beverage products that are breaking new ground in taste, creativity, packaging, and profit potential.
Female-founded Stacy's Pita Chips commits to helping women rise across all industries
May 14, 2020
Stacy's Rise Project, the grant and mentorship program created by Stacy's Pita Chips to advance female founders, is back for 2020 and committed to helping even more women rise, in more ways than ever before.
Annual ranking showcases exceptional companies who are pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology
May 11, 2020
Epogee Foods has been selected as a Thrive TOP 50 AgTech Company of the Year. SVG Ventures-THRIVE in partnership with Forbes Live recently released their 2020 THRIVE TOP 50 AgTech Companies. The annual ranking showcases exceptional companies who are pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology.
REBBL Gold Label Mayan Cocoa Elixir gains recognition for innovative new beverage
May 1, 2020
New Hope Network awards REBBL the 2020 NEXTY Award for "Best New Ready-to-Drink Beverage," recognizing REBBL Gold Label Mayan Cocoa Elixir. The NEXTY Awards honor the most progressive, innovative, inspiring and trustworthy products in the natural products industry.
Innovation, new product development and launches are each subject to the developing situation on the ground
April 29, 2020
As an industry we’ve read lots of published research on consumer attitudes and purchase behavior during the COVID-19 crisis. Those who manage existing food and beverage brands have been in the thick of it, dealing with huge swings in demand, closures, new operating procedures, and the like.