A team of Purdue University researchers recently found the molecular recipe for one of the most coveted compounds by the flavor industry: benzaldehyde
March 21, 2022
That cherry flavor you enjoy in candy and soda is likely a combination of aromatic and flavor compounds discovered through the study of plants in laboratories far from cherry trees. It and the sweet scent of your almond extract may actually be courtesy of a petunia flower.
ABG+ becomes complement for newly limited red yeast rice
March 21, 2022
In response to growing supplement and food trends, Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U. introduced Aged Black Garlic+ (ABG+®), with a sweet, “social” flavor that is odor-free and thus suitable for functional gummies. The science-backed ingredient delivers wellness benefits and won’t stimulate reflux the way fresh garlic can. Grown from a special variety of garlic, and cultivated just two hours from Pharmactive’s facility, it is gently processed using green technology. This method generates low waste and significantly reduces the environmental impact.
MeliBio raises $5.7 million dollars to scale and commercialize sustainable and nutritious bee-free honey
March 21, 2022
MeliBio, Inc., a food-tech company focused on creating real honey without bees, announced a $5.7M Seed round to scale its proprietary technology of precision fermentation and plant science and launch its first line of commercial products. The round is led by Astanor Ventures, with participation of existing and new investors.
Strategic move aims to accelerate launch of regenerative oil and protein food ingredients
March 21, 2022
Terviva, a regenerative food and agriculture company that produces healthy, plant-based food ingredients called Ponova, today announced the appointments of Sudhir Rani as chief
CP Kelco’s new nature-based offerings meet demands for improved taste, texture and clean labels
March 18, 2022
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce a new portfolio of offerings to support product development in the dynamic, fast-growing market of plant-based meat alternatives. The new range of solutions includes nature-based, cleaner label-friendly ingredient options for formulating plant-based burger and sausage alternatives and helping deliver a meat-like eating experience.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances releases 2022 Global Spark Macro, Micro Trend Toolkit
March 18, 2022
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is announcing the release of the 2022 Spark trend toolkit to identifying modern innovations within the flavor and fragrance industries. The toolkit has been reimagined and includes both macro and micro trends that are applied to a flavor or fragrance categories to identify what’s next.
Manoj Rana to take on role as vice president of corporate and business development
March 18, 2022
Ardent Mills, a premier flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that Manoj Rana has joined the company as its vice president of corporate and business development. In this newly created role, Rana will partner with leaders across the industry to identify future business ventures that support Ardent Mills’ long-term growth strategy.
Investor appetite for alternative proteins continues to grow amid a period marked by health and environmental crises, signaling sustained interest in planet-friendly alternatives
March 15, 2022
As global efforts ramp up to mitigate the climate crisis, address land and water issues, and prevent the next pandemic, the sustained interest in alternative proteins signals a growing appetite for planet-friendly investments with returns beyond the bottom line.