Cargill identifies five protein trends to watch in 2024
February 27, 2024
The alternative protein market—which spans everything from plant-based foods to cultivated meat to dairy alternatives—is still relatively young and evolving. At Cargill, we’re bringing our expertise in food and innovation to help expand the future of alternative protein for our customers and consumers.
The new Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef are the result of a multi-year research effort that included working with leading medical and nutrition experts to meet the standards of top health organizations
One of the most impactful changes to the recipe is the shift to avocado oil which helped reduce the saturated fat in the products by 60%1 to just 2g per serving while still delivering a juicy, mouthwatering eating experience.
“Cultivating the next generation of culinary innovators is both a privilege and a passion. Working on the competition with the students at IIT, sponsored by the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, has been a rewarding journey,” said Zal Taleyarkhan, Corporate Research Chef, Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations.
New offering launches alongside ready-to-drink Matcha Almond Latte, Sweetened Iced Coffee, Chocolate Strawberry Almond Creamer and Organic Oat and Coconut Barista Blends
February 26, 2024
Nutritionally comparable to dairy, one 8oz serving of Califia Farms Complete contains the same amount or more of these nine essential nutrients as an 8oz serving of dairy milk: Protein, Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Riboflavin.
The International Food Information Council holds forum with health professionals and food safety experts
February 23, 2024
“In today’s media landscape, headlines often sensationalize conflicting opinions on the role sweeteners should play in a healthy diet,” Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, IFIC president & CEO, said.
Plant-based is not all about creating replications of animal-based meat and dairy. The latest plant-based product development is keeping produce front and center, without having it disappear into unidentifiable forms.
The wraps are made with handmade paratha that crisps in the microwave
February 19, 2024
Deep Indian Kitchen's new Kati Street Wraps deliver a unique toasted texture and a vibrant, rich flavor experience - just like the Katis made famous by street carts in India and Indian restaurants in America.
Smashburger, the better-burger fast casual restaurant with 235 corporate and franchise locations, partnered with jack and annie's to launch a new plant-based burger made from jackfruit in all locations across the US.
Mother Murphy’s explores “swicy” new world of flavor combinations
February 16, 2024
It's time to tip our hats to the culinary trend that's been setting tongues wagging and taste buds tingling. Move over, mundane munchies, because we're about to dive into the delectable world of "swicy" – that's right, the sassy lovechild of sweet and spicy.
Tate & Lyle study of low-, no-calorie sweeteners finds positive or no impact on human gut microbiota
February 16, 2024
A new, first-of-its-kind study has identified unique and potentially beneficial interactions between certain low and no calorie sweeteners, including stevia, and the human gut microbiota. Tate & Lyle PLC partnered with Cryptobiotix, pioneers in preclinical gastrointestinal research, on the study.