Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Gardenia (genipin) blue can be used in processed food products, such as sports drinks, flavored water (soft drinks other than carbonated beverages), fruit juice beverages, tea drinks, hard candies and soft candies, which are manufactured and sold in the US

Each brand will be matched with a hand-picked mentor team of top CPG leaders, founders, and investors who all are dedicated to help them successfully scale their business.

The latest update of Centric PLM is a transformative release that takes advantage of AI technologies and is designed to simplify workflows, boost system performance and elevate the user experience. 

The brand offers pre-portioned cookie dough in formats including Chocolate Chip, Fudge Brownie, Confetti, and the single- or double-serve Cookie Skillet, designed for convenient, mess-free baking. 

Imbibe’s taste solutions—SweetSense and NonSense—offer targeted support to mitigate off-notes, round out flavor profiles, and enhance sweetness perception, enabling developers to meet clean label goals without compromising on taste.

Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips are thick-cut potatoes, kettle-cooked to deliver Zapp’s signature, bold flavor and crunch.

The facility includes a demonstration kitchen, R&D lab for waffle irons and mixes, a training academy for operators and technology to host virtual product cuttings with customers and chefs.

Momentum is strongest in the natural channel, where protein, gut health, hydration, functional ingredients, and kid-focused “clean” launches are leading categories. Early reads from Expo West 2025 and SPINS market data confirm that brands aligning to these need states are gaining traction.

Formulated by scientists at the USC Longevity Institute, the Prolon L-Protein Bar includes a diverse blend of plant-based proteins (from black beans, chickpeas, and peas) and is fortified with L-methionine.

More than a product update, the launch reflects Nékter's commitment to evolve. Since 2010, the brand has rejected artificial ingredients, demanded transparency and delivered flavor-forward, nutrient-rich blends.