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Fiberstar: Label Friendly

Fiberstar introduces natural citrus fiber system to replace methyl cellulose in plant-based meat alternatives to clean up food labeling
August 9, 2019
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Having a stabilized gel emulsion with moisture control properties is critical for a meat-like texture and juiciness. Formulators heavily rely upon methyl cellulose to provide functional benefits that make plant-based meats convincing.
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Retail State of the Industry | Sauces, Dressings & Spreads

Flavor Innovation, Clean Ingredients Boost Spreads, Sauces & Dressings

Categories such as ketchup and mayonnaise have become centers of innovation for major food companies.
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July 17, 2019
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In recent years, "big food" has lost ground to smaller challengers in many food categories including sauces, dressings, and spreads. These are areas with few barriers to entry and they are especially welcoming to flavor innovation.
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Holton Food Products: Clean Label Appeal

Holton Food Products introduces SIMPLY ingredient systems for better baking
July 10, 2019
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The Spregg® line of products help retain moisture of baked goods throughout frozen, refrigerated and ambient shelf life. They also improve dough handling, product consistency and reduce brittleness and breakage in many cases.  
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Baby Boomers Show Interest in Clean Label Foods

The older demographic is curious about better-for-you foods that deliver specific benefits
June 21, 2019
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While almost half of Americans have no tie to the clean label concept, approximately 41% of Americans actively seek products with the clean label designation with some regularity.
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Kemin: Clean Label Appeal

Kemin uses IFT19 to showcase new and expanded antioxidant solutions
June 20, 2019
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Kemin is introducing new and expanded solutions to help manufacturers control microbes, prevent spoilage and control mold growth while creating appealing, high-quality tortillas and flatbreads.
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First Choice Ingredients Opens New Spray Drying Pilot Plant

Lead time for clean label dairy powders can now be reduced by up to 75%
June 14, 2019
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The new unit includes state‐of‐the‐art safety features which meet the latest NFPA guidelines, which means FCI’s expansive dry product line, including Organic, Kosher, rBST‐Free and Non‐GMO Project Verified variations, is now available for scale‐ups quickly.
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Butter Buds: Flavor—with Function

Butter Buds uses IFT to serve up innovative dairy, non-dairy, organic and clean label ingredients
June 13, 2019
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“Our R&D team helps manufacturers solve formulation challenges associated with developing new foods that meet the latest consumer preferences,” said John Buhler, president of Butter Buds. “Many new product formulations include plant-based proteins, increased fiber content, reduced sugar content or feature other micronutrients to achieve the desired nutritional claims on the label. 
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Ingredion: Taste the Trends

Ingredion uses IFT to share insights, new ingredient solutions through prototypes featuring plant-based protein, reduced sugar and clean labels
June 12, 2019
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The prototypes represent a mix of foods and beverages that support three major shifts in global consumer eating behavior: plant-based protein, sugar reduction, and clean and simple labels. 
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Healthy Plus Sustainable is a Brand Packaging Game Changer

ON DEMAND: Healthy, Clean, Sustainable are all triangulating for added value for grocery shoppers. This is fueling a trend for authenticity that assures consumers of an investment in quality and integrity, honesty and trustworthiness.

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Meals & Sides Target Health and Convenience

Despite trends that show consumer eating behaviors gravitating toward snacks, meals and sides, especially ones that feature convenience, still appeal to consumers who prepare food at home.

A focus on clean label and simple ingredients has boosted the number of introductions in the category, and new technology in frozen foods has given processors an opportunity to capitalize on “fresh” claims that were previously unattainable.

Here, we’ve collected a smattering of new meals and sides products that run the gamut of organic rices to healthy pastas and meal kits that target specific day-parts.

Posted: March 10, 2017