Cross-functionality took on a whole new dimension for Barilla's Restaurant Creations. Company facilities in the U.S. and Italy collaborated to deliver a line of pasta sauces unlike any other on the market.
A number of GRAS ingredients have entered the marketplace. Their allergenic potential is a concern. Here is a look at how this issue was addressed in a novel way for lactoferrin, a milk-derived protein.
Americans love their rice. Never mind about the low-carb trend. Rice is found in comfort foods such as rice pudding and is a tasty accompaniment to chicken, meat and beans. Versatility is key to rice's continuing popularity.
Many small companies, especially those that sell their products in natural food stores, seem to make rather bold claims or statements about the ingredients in their products, claims perhaps not found on products from larger, more-mainstream companies.
The interest in sugar-free confections is rising, a natural complement to the low-carb craze. Additionally, health issues such as diabetes and dental health are fueling growth. A list of sweeteners key to creating low-sugar confections will be useful to formulators.
The growing number of Hispanics in the U.S., as well as the expanding palates of a wide variety of Americans, has led a number of companies to reformulate their products with an assortment of flavors.
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