The new lab will assist customers throughout the development process, from proto-cepts to larger scale samples.

Annatto seeds and extracts have been used for more than a century in Europe and North America to provide a yellow to reddish color to foods and beverages, thus becoming the second most economically important natural colorant worldwide.

Suppliers' new organic and non-GMO ingredients for food and drink formulations.

The increasing global focus on healthy nutrition means that more and more consumers are searching for guilt-free indulgence. However, worldwide market research has shown that for many this remains a challenge. For example, one-fourth of US consumers, always or most of the time, feel guilty when snacking.

According to Firmenich insights, based on data from Mintel and its global consumer database, the worldwide use of hibiscus in food and beverage new product launches has increased nearly 300% compared to 2012.

Ohly will continue to operate globally and within the US out of its Boyceville, Wis., facility, now being able to focus on Torula yeast extract based specialties and PRODRY® culinary powders. 

This is the 11th study of the company’s primary market research program. The Tea study was fielded in May 2018 with 1,000 U.S. respondents aged 18-70+; half were female and the other half were male.

The NASPON was launched in December 2017 by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to educate, build momentum and assist North American companies in making and delivering on commitments to source sustainable palm oil.

Collagen is considered one of the most versatile and important ingredients in modern health and nutrition markets—including its use in functional foods. Although collagen is largely known for its benefits to the human body—ranging from skin health to strength in tendons and ligaments—its use is more commonly associated with nutritional supplements. 

With an impressive 29% increase in the number of product launches carrying some kind of sports claim during the past two years, it’s clear that many manufacturers are helping consumers lead healthier, more active lives.