This strategic partnership will expand AFS' primarily botanical portfolio with the addition of Nordic grown, functional mushroom extracts
August 9, 2023
Applied Food Sciences Inc. (AFS) announced its equity investment and partnership with KÄÄPÄ Biotech, a Finland-based company specializing in fungi cultivation and research. With the functional mushroom market proliferating, AFS recognizes the need to collaborate with a partner dedicated to mycology and to supply the best quality ingredients for product formulators.
With only a couple of exceptions, lower-and zero-calorie sugar alternatives have failed to live up to the multifaceted functionality and flavor of sucrose and its components, glucose and fructose. In fact, great taste remains one of the primary obstacles to overcome with the range of sugar alternatives cropping up in the marketplace. A close second, of course, is performance in a formulation.
Consumers of all ages are most willing to try ethnic cuisines in their home cooking, at restaurants, and when traveling. They name Asian, European, and Latin American flavors as the most influential and Asian as the most familiar and inspirational. Preferences for specific ethnic cuisines, however, vary somewhat based on food and beverage category.
T. Hasegawa insights help formulators understand tastes, trends driving new dips and sauces
August 1, 2023
As one of the world’s top 10 food and beverage flavor companies, T. Hasegawa stays ahead of emerging trends and analyzes what consumers are looking for in packaged foods, beverages and foodservice.
The decision to make the Artisan Baker Bread line soy-free stems from Dr. Schär USA's commitment to meeting the evolving dietary needs of consumers
July 28, 2023
Responding to the growing demand for allergen-friendly options, Dr. Schär USA introduced Artisan Baker White, Artisan Baker Multigrain, and Artisan Baker 10 Grains & Seeds Breads, now available in a soy-free formulation.
Over time, the body loses the ability to produce the enzyme (lactose) that digests the carbohydrate in dairy foods, causing bloating, gas, and sometimes diarrhea. Taking a lactase enzyme (Lactaid tablets) when you drink milk or eat dairy foods, will usually prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. A food sensitivity, on the other hand, can produce symptoms that are unrelated to food allergies or intolerances.
Creating product differentiation in crowded plant based category is now essential for new product success
July 19, 2023
One product maker who has cracked the code of exceptionality in the highly frenzied and increasingly crowded field of plant-based protein is Chi Foods, by Imlak’esh Organics, Inc. The makers of plant-based ground pork and pork chorizo analogs was co-founded by Tucker Garrison, and in this rapidly growing universe of plant-based meats, where alternate proteins are the star ingredients, Chi Foods is truly a unique player.
The global zero sugar beverages market is estimated to represent a value of $3.3 billion in 2023
July 17, 2023
For the manufacturing community, a fundamental challenge resides in the fact that many high-intensity sweeteners feature undesirable characteristics. Most of the components contain off-notes, which often unbalance flavor, especially if a product developer is also attempting to add active substances to increase health attributes.
Lycored showcases robust ingredient portfolio at IFT First 2023
July 14, 2023
Booth visitors can immerse themselves in the benefits of Lycored's portfolio and see, taste and feel how Lycored discovers the beauty within – from healthier skin and body to more beautiful and delicious food.