CP Kelco launches online resource for innovation and the “Power of Nature”
April 14, 2021
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, now offers a multi-media resource spotlighting its capabilities in action. Filled with value-creating ideas and nature-powered innovation, "Innovation… Powered by Nature" aims to help manufacturers in the food, beverage, home and personal care segments understand market trends and navigate a changing industry landscape through problem-solving and collaboration.
A total of 44% of consumers say that they would experiment with flavor choices in cake versus 33% in bread
April 14, 2021
When assessing consumer response to bakery, it is impossible to put bread and cakes in the same basket. The former is seen as an everyday staple with health and nutritional benefits, while the latter are pleasurable indulgences for more occasional use. It is very much a tale of two concepts.
Researchers converted anthocyanin blue from a tiny fraction of red cabbage extract into a primary product
April 14, 2021
A natural brilliant blue coloring has been discovered by an international team of researchers including chemists at the University of California, Davis. The new cyan blue, obtained from red cabbage, could be an alternative to synthetic blue food colorings such as the widely used FD&C Blue No. 1. The work is published April 7 in Science Advances.
Gums and hydrocolloids are a diverse collection of polysaccharides that create gel-like formations when in contact with moisture. They are extremely versatile, improving texture, mouthfeel, and physical appearance in foods and beverages. Gums can be used to increase viscosity levels or benefit flow. They are especially prized for increasing stability in an ingredient matrix.
Bell bolsters its internal operations with promotions in its accounting, environmental health and safety, finance, information technology, maintenance, purchasing and R&D departments
April 13, 2021
To continue the high level of service to customers, Bell has bolstered its internal operations with promotions in its accounting, environmental health and safety, finance, information technology, maintenance, purchasing and R&D departments.
The move will improve production and expand instant rice capacity at the facility
April 13, 2021
The renovations and new installations will increase reliability, volume output, productivity and efficiency and, just as important, advance the sustainability of the production process. Completion of the project is expected in the third quarter.
Discussing condiment, sauce and dressing trends with a food executive
April 13, 2021
Prepared Foods talks dips, sauces and condiment trends with David Bezenyei, sales manager, Columbus Vegetable Oils. Based in Des Plaines, Ill., Columbus Vegetable Oils produces a wide range of sauces, dressings, condiments and oils for private label and contract manufacturing customers. Likewise, it supplies a Butcher Boy sauce line to foodservice operators.
The latest creation from Blue Diamond is a dedicated line of spicy almonds that fire up taste buds
April 12, 2021
Blue Diamond Growers introduced a line of Blue Diamond XTREMES™ almonds. Available in three hot flavors: Cayenne Pepper (hot), Ghost Pepper (hotter) and Carolina Reaper (hottest), the new almonds are made with real peppers and have a spicy flavor rush.
Times of uncertainty can have a significant impact on consumer behaviors, and the global pandemic has been a major change agent throughout the past year. The ways people snack are highly vulnerable to lifestyle shifts, more so than mealtime habits.
Qualitas Health partners with Grupo Indukern, Gullspång Re:food for innovative algae protein
April 8, 2021
Plant-based omega-3 pioneers Qualitas Health, Ltd., (doing business as “iwi”) is now partnering with Spain’s Grupo Indukern, Barcelona, and Sweden’s Gullspång Re:food VC, Stockholm. Officials say these strategic partnerships help Qualitas Health accelerate company growth through development of innovative, algae-centered products and increase its footprint in the plant-based products market.