T. Hasegawa USA introduced HASEMILK, a powdered flavor technology designed to deliver the taste and texture of real milk without dairy ingredients. The ingredient aims to help manufacturers improve flavor performance in dairy-free and reduced-dairy applications while supporting clean-label and allergen-free formulations.
Vibrant Ingredients has opened an 11,000sq-ft Innovation Center in Cranbury, N.J., designed to accelerate product development through hands-on collaboration and rapid prototyping. The facility expands the company’s technical capabilities for beverage and food applications while giving customers direct access to formulation, flavor and commercialization expertise.
Industry leaders will discuss advances in plant-based dairy, from protein systems to product development. The March 26 webinar offers insights into trends shaping the category’s future.
Amid continued volume declines in center-store categories, Kraft Heinz is redirecting capital toward R&D, marketing and product superiority initiatives — signaling renewed emphasis on formulation upgrades and brand reinvestment heading into 2026.
USDA is reshaping its research agenda to prioritize projects that strengthen US agriculture, national security and farmer profitability. The updated framework emphasizes market growth, invasive species prevention, soil health and nutrition-focused innovation.
The next wave of food innovation is here. Dive into the ideas, ingredients and strategies that will define what’s next for R&D, brands and product developers.
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Starday, SPINS and Magnum/NotCo are demonstrating how AI is moving beyond trendspotting to hands-on innovation, execution and speed. Product developers who ignore these shifts risk falling behind the brands already using AI to outpace the market.
As part of a sweeping leadership transition, Busker will oversee marketing, research and development, sales and Mizkan’s new Inspired Mixology platform
Luke Busker will lead marketing, R&D, signature brand sales, commercial brand sales, Mizkan Center of Excellence (COE), customer service and Mizkan’s newest growth platform, Inspired Mixology.
The James Ford Bell Technical Center will gain a new two-story pilot plant wing, boosting R&D space by 20% and reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term growth and breakthrough product development
The expansion will provide flexible spaces to accelerate research and innovation across the company’s business units, offering greater flexibility to meet evolving demands and providing more space for both core growth and new business initiatives.
he strategic growth in R&D reflects long-term vision for healthy longevity and wellness through research-driven product development, underscoring a mission to lead in the supplement and functional food & beverage markets.