Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

This milestone marks the latest innovation effort by USCP to ensure this nutrient-rich, versatile and resource-efficient grain meets growing demand for convenient, high-quality ingredients in food manufacturing, foodservice and retail markets.

Visitors to booth #3765 can explore the full spectrum of plant-based pigments and learn more about the company’s proprietary crystal color technology, designed to deliver high color strength with superior dispersibility and flowability in a variety of applications.

Lycored's VAS technology creates microencapsulated starch bead-lets to optimize product performance and offer key advantages across a wide range of applications including tablets (withstand direct compression), gummies (homogeneity and stability), powder beverages (enhanced solubility) and capsules (flowability). 

Visitors to Amano Enzyme’s booth #2783 will have the opportunity to learn more about how the company’s comprehensive portfolio of enzymes delivers optimal texture, taste and overall performance across a variety of food and beverage applications including plant-based foods, protein processing and specialty food production.

Founded by tech entrepreneur Anastasia Sartan, The Cycle brings women’s health into the functional beverage space with a science-backed, bioactive approach. The drink blends Omega-7 with herbs and adaptogens to reduce inflammation, balance hormones and support mood and energy.

Hormel Foods has teamed with Frank’s RedHot to launch a co-branded bacon featuring the hot sauce’s signature flavor. The collaboration reflects continued consumer interest in bold, spicy profiles and cross-brand flavor innovation.

Hormel Foods and Forward Consumer Partners are forming a strategic partnership to reestablish Justin’s as an independent company, with Forward holding a majority stake.

MGP Ingredients appointed industry veteran Matias Bentel as chief marketing officer and operations expert Chris Wiseman as senior vice president, operations. The new leaders will support CEO Julie Francis in advancing the company’s growth and operational goals.

Dymatize’s latest formulation delivers 5g of Creapure creatine per serving, designed to fuel muscle growth and high-intensity training. Priced for value and Informed Choice-certified, the product meets growing demand for trusted, performance-driven nutrition.

Uncle Matt’s Organic introduces Yerba Mate Energy Tea, brewed with organic yerba mate, lemon juice and green tea caffeine for 100mg of natural energy per serving. Sweetened with organic wildflower honey, the 52oz tea offers a smooth lift and clean-label appeal.