Halal certification has been granted to a major developer of authentic meat and meat-like vegetarian flavors, leading to a number of potential new markets in the Islamic world.
Top hotel food and beverage trends forecasts for this year include a shift back to more comfort but with a contemporary feel. Breakfast, communal tables and heritage-style foods are big on the horizon, according to a prediction from the Marriott hotel chain's executives in the food and beverage services.
Now all functional food products from a major food ingredients company are united under a single banner. Beneo™ is the new designation for the functional food ingredients produced by ORAFTI, uniting brand names including Raftiline® and Raftilose®.
Access to research and breaking industry news has never been easier. Fortitech's new online R&D Center offers researchers and journalists a quick, free route to information on global industry markets, product applications, news on global health, industry regulations and market trends.
Sales of gluten-free foods have skyrocketed in the last year. A new product from one of the world's largest natural flavor companies gives gluten-free foods enhanced flavor. Wheat-free Non-GMO Natural Flavor Enhancer (7203) from Nikken Foods Company adds natural flavor to foods to effectively replace HVP or MSG, particularly in sauces, gravies and soups
A three-year research project seeks to understand the processing of aroma by the human sensory system. A joint undertaking between Mastertaste, a leader in flavor and fragrance manufacturing, and the Monell Chemical Senses Center, the study will focus on sensory adaptation, the process by which our brains stop registering scents after a few moments of exposure.
A leading distributor of high-quality ingredients has just inked an exclusive distribution agreement with the worldwide leader of high-intensity sweeteners. Premium Ingredients Group will be the sole distributor in the U.S. and Canada of aspartame from the NutraSweet Company, under the brand name NutraSweet®, the top-selling low-calorie sweetener.
Higher protein at a lower cost puts a new crisp ahead of the pack. At 60% protein, Nuvex's Super Savor 60 crisps offer manufacturers an affordable, high-protein product at 50% of the cost of traditional soy protein crisps.
Round out your spaghetti with new flat meatballs! A flavorful blend of the quality ingredients and authentic seasonings in Premoro® brand meatballs is available in Burke Corporation's flat meatballs, designed to be easier to handle and quicker to re-heat.
Antioxidant lycopene has been approved by the FDA for additional functionality as a natural colorant. Tomat-O-Red, natural tomato lycopene, can be used to color beverages, dairy products, confectionery products and baked goods.