Yeast extract volumes have increased considerably in Europe in the period up to 2010. Most European producers are running at or near capacity. New investments have mainly been focused in Asia with the intention of importing into Europe.

A new market report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), Albany, N.Y., valued the global low-calorie food market at USD $7.4 billion in 2013 and researchers expect the sector to post a CAGR of 5.9% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of USD $10.4 billion in 2019.

R. Torre & Company, Inc., South San Francisco, says it introduced Torani Real Cream Frappé Bases to meet operator and consumer demand for a better, more natural frappé.

Milne Fruit Products offers a revolutionary new dried fruit ingredient that is bigger, looks better and retains most of its original size, when compared to freeze-dried and infused dried fruits.

Bing Beverage Company -- and its original Bing cherry drink -- was developed by a husband-and-wife team and introduced to the Colorado market in 2007.

National Restaurant Show exhibitor Boundary Waters Brands LLC describes its Joia All Natural Soda as a “tantalizing combination of fruits, herbs and spices that creates layers of intensely fresh flavor for a wonderfully refreshing beverage.”

Natural and organic foods and beverages now enjoy mainstream success.

Milne Fruit Products has expanded its dried products line with its first MicroDried vegetables and two powerhouse fruit varieties.

An Eco Pulse survey asked 1,013 U.S. consumers, “Which is the best description to read on a food label?” In an indication the natural trend is persevering, some 25% of those surveyed said “100% natural” or “all natural.”