Items Tagged with 'food supplier'

American Key Food Products has introduced King Lion Modified Tapioca Starch, designed to improve stability, thickening and texture in dairy products such as yogurts, puddings and flan. The ingredient also offers heat, shear and freeze-thaw stability, making it suitable for a range of processed and frozen food applications.

AAK USA has appointed Erhan Yildiz, Ph.D., as customer innovation director. Yildiz brings extensive R&D and commercialization experience and will lead efforts to develop sustainable, performance-driven fat and oil solutions across food, beverage, nutrition and personal care markets.

Kemin Industries has added two new members to its Food Technologies sales team in North America. Chad Mulcahy will support bakery customers with spoilage and quality solutions, while Kaylie Semler will focus on yield optimization and clean label opportunities across the Southwest region.

LUMI Set was developed by Corbion’s formulation scientists to support the texture, stability, and application performance bakers depend on in water-based icings.

Edlong is investing $10 million to expand its Elk Grove Village, Ill., campus, beginning with a new 35,000-square-foot operations center designed to support growing customer demand. Future phases will modernize the company’s customer innovation center, including research, pilot and application labs, to strengthen product development and collaboration capabilities.

Vibrant Ingredients has opened an 11,000sq-ft Innovation Center in Cranbury, NJ, designed to speed product development through hands-on collaboration, rapid prototyping and real-world processing capabilities. CEO Vince Macciocchi said the facility reflects the company's commitment to helping customers move from concept to commercialization faster while showcasing its broad portfolio of ingredient and system solutions.

Ajinomoto Foods North America appointed supply chain executive Dave Gardner as president and CEO, signaling continued focus on operational growth, innovation and global flavor trends. The leadership transition comes as demand for multicultural frozen foods continues to expand across retail and foodservice channels.

Butter Buds appoints Rosaura Quesada to lead sales and marketing across Latin America. Her experience in distribution and technical leadership signals a focus on regional growth and customer partnerships.

Cargill is leveraging AI to drive efficiency, sustainability and innovation across the global food system. From farm-level insights to supply chain optimization, its tools are delivering measurable impact at scale.

At the core of the portfolio is a flavor-forward experience that combines enhanced flavors, improved mouthfeel, and a richer citrus profile to elevate overall flavor impact, help products stand out in crowded categories and support premium positioning. Consistent flavor delivery protects each brand’s signature taste from batch to batch, ensuring dependable citrus flavor in every application.