Symrise uses plant-based oils to create new Grillicious flavor, meet EU requirements
April 24, 2018
As a result of the implementation directive of the European Union (EU) from 2012, the food industry is now required to offer taste solutions that comply with the regulation, yet at the same time still ensure the same taste experience. With Grillicious, Symrise provides food manufacturers with a suitable solution for their products.
Steady growth over the past five years has led to a 61% leap in sales
April 20, 2018
While almond (64% market share), soy (13% market share) and coconut (12% market share) remain staples in the category, new non-dairy milk types are sparking excitement as consumers look to diversify their non-dairy milk repertoire. Indeed, new varieties have experienced fast growth in popularity as two thirds (63%) of those who have purchased pecan milk say they bought more pecan milk in 2017 than in 2016, while 58% of quinoa milk consumers say they bought more quinoa milk in 2017 than the year prior.
Infant and toddler nutrition concerns are about to become even more important than ever. The USDA will soon issue its 2020 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and they will include, for the first time, guidelines for kids aged 0-2 years.
Thai-inspired recipes features whole foods and clean ingredients are ready in one minute
April 16, 2018
Each variety provides a convenient and inspiring lunch solution that is 100% vegan, low in calories, and free of trans fat, cholesterol, GMO’s and preservatives.
The plant-based burger will be topped with smoked cheddar cheese, pickles, onions and served on a signature bun
April 12, 2018
Impossible Foods discovered a scalable, affordable way to make heme without animals: the company engineers and ferments yeast to produce a heme protein naturally found in plants, called soy leghemoglobin. The heme in the Impossible Burger is identical to the essential heme humans have been consuming for hundreds of thousands of years in meat — and while it delivers all the craveable depth of beef, it uses far fewer resources.
Mariani Walnutmilk is lactose-free, has 50% more calcium than typical dairy milk and only 45 calories per eight-ounce serving
April 9, 2018
Mariani Walnutmilk is available in half-gallon cartons and in original, vanilla and unsweetened flavors. It is gluten, dairy and soy-free, non-GMO, has no artificial colors, flavors or carrageenan and is made with 100% California-grown walnuts. Retail price is expected to range from $3.49 - $3.99 per carton.
Salt of the Earth says its Mediterranean Umami also is effective for sugar reduction
March 27, 2018
Salt of the Earth conducted a number of successful trials on several sauces with high sugar and salt content. In a standard ketchup recipe, Mediterranean Umami was able to reduce sodium by 30%, and sugar by 25% while maintaining an identical organoleptic profile.
Zola's Organic Sparkling Energy Waters deliver the caffeine equivalent of 1.5 espresso shots with 100mg of plant-powered caffeine
March 26, 2018
With no added sugar, and only 10 calories per 12-ounce can, Zola's Organic Sparkling Energy Waters deliver the caffeine equivalent of 1.5 espresso shots with 100mg of plant-powered caffeine from green coffee, green tea, and yerba mate extracts. Additionally, each flavor delivers plant-based antioxidants, providing a good source of Vitamins C & E.
The formula incorporates functional extracts of guarana, ginkgo biloba, and elderberry, and is sweetened by a low-glycaemic fruit extract. The non-caffeinated beverage answers a growing demand among today’s, health-conscious consumers who want to perform at optimal levels throughout the day, without the jitteriness, crash, and other drawbacks of caffeine.
Where What's New—Meets What's Next: Prepared Foods' Retail New Products Annual explores food and beverage trends set to impact product development in 2018
March 19, 2018
Four of the 10 trends involve (1) the growing industry for functional cannabis-based products, (2) indoor farming at the home and industrial levels, (3) declining per-capita alcohol consumption and (4) a new future for center store, shelf-stable foods through e-commerce.