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Calyxt Appoints New Leadership

Vince Restucci to assume role as vice president of agronomy services to accelerate expansion
December 6, 2019
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Restucci has a diverse background in purchasing, marketing and technical expertise across farming, consumer packaged goods, food, and agribusiness environments, making him a versatile addition to help steer the Calyxt agronomy team.
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SternLife: Beauty From Within

SternLife develops anti-aging products with phyto ingredients
December 2, 2019
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These discoveries provide new impetus for the nutritional supplement market and a new generation of beauty food. They have great market potential according to Innova Market Insights, and SternLife has developed products for this segment that brands can use to expand their portfolios.
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Nexira: Better-For-You Beverages

Quench consumer’s thirst for functional beverages with Nexira best-in class botanical extracts
November 26, 2019
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Nexira has developed a wide range of natural and plant-based powders for beverages. From superfoods and botanical extracts for nutritional fortification, to branded ingredients with targeted health benefits, Nexira’s solutions meet consumers’ increasing demand for functional and clean label drinks.
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2020 Food Trend Predictions

Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel identifies forces influencing food in the new year
November 25, 2019
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“As the specialty food industry hits a record year of growth with $148.7 billion in sales, we’re seeing that health benefits and sustainability concerns will continue to drive more food and beverage trends in 2020,” said Denise Purcell, head of content for the SFA.
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The Cutting Edge Science and Technology of Food Oil Production

New sources of oil from seeds, grains, and algae are expanding options for processors
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David Feder , RDN
November 25, 2019
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Food oils and fats certainly benefit from the ongoing advancements in seed oil breeding, extraction technology, functionality improvement, and competition in the multibillion dollar field. And, as pointed out in these pages, new sources of oil from seeds, grains, and even algae are constantly expanding the options for processors.
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The N.C. Food Innovation Lab Opens

Plant-based food pilot plant was designed using a ONEsolutionTM approach
November 21, 2019
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The North Carolina Food Innovation Lab is a state-of-the-art facility assisting food companies and entrepreneurs in creating the plant-based foods of tomorrow. 
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Comax Flavors: 2020 Flavor Trends

Comax Flavors eyes next year’s top trending flavors
November 20, 2019
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Plant-Powered Snacks capitalizes on consumers’ quest for better-for-you plant-based foods and the trend to snacking while No Proof Needed addresses sober curious consumers’ interest in low and no alcohol beverages.
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Innova Market Insights Top Trends for 2020

“Storytelling: Winning with Words” tops this year’s trend list
November 19, 2019
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According to Innova Market Insights research, three in five global consumers say that stories around a brand influence their purchasing decisions, with the main reasons why consumers want this information given as learning where the ingredients come from, understanding the product’s benefits and engendering trust in the brand.
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Azar Nuts: Healthy Meat Alternative

Azar Nuts creates new plant-based protein mix made with California walnuts
November 19, 2019
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Officials say the plant-based meat alternative product was inspired by chefs attending “Camp Walnut” sponsored by the California Walnut foodservice marketing program,
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EVENTS

Webinar

4/30/19 to 4/30/20
Contact: Vania

Taking Your Plant-Based Foods & Beverages to the Next Level – Outstanding Consumer Experience

ON DEMAND: You’ve made the decision to go with plant-based nutrition in your product. But if you’re like most people, you’ve struggled with the issues it presents in formulating a great product – par­ticularly at higher protein levels or in gluten-free applications.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Beyond Meat Innovation Center

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Plant-based proteins aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians anymore as US consumers seek more protein in their diets and plant-based foods become more available and tastier. Higher demand for plant-based proteins is evidenced by the 19% growth in cases shipped of these proteins from broadline foodservice distributors to independent (one to two units) and micro-chain (three to 19 units) restaurant operators in the year ending March 2018 compared to same period year ago, according to The NPD Group. In-home consumption trends are also showing an increase in consumer demand with a 24% increase since 2015.

Posted: August 6, 2018