Whether it's the flavor of coffee or a caffeine buzz, more consumers are turning to foods rather than beverages to get their coffee or tea flavors and caffeine fix.

TIC Gums has expanded its robust portfolio of clean label hydrocolloids with new stabilizer systems designed for ready-to-drink, dairy-based protein beverages. 

Whether for pizza, casseroles, salad or a snack, cheese gives many dishes a special appeal.

Well, I've begun running again. I don't mean to throw that in the face of anyone who wants to exercise but for whatever reason doesn't, and feels a puncture of guilt and disapproval each time he hears of someone successfully putting a body in motion.

Penford Corporation (NASDAQ: PENX), Centennial, Colo., said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gum Technology, a privately held gum and hydrocolloids distribution, blending and services company.

After celebrating 10 years of hosting an “Innovation Roadshow,” David Michael & Co. literally is hitting the road and making what officials call a “great escape” from the company’s Philadelphia headquarters.

Carrageenan, a naturally occurring seaweed extract, is widely used in foods and non-foods to improve texture and stability.

With frozen confections, whether dairy-based or not, flavorings and inclusions make for exciting formulating, while stabilizers hold it all together.

Fiberstar Inc. and Gum Technology have formed a collaboration to create Hydro-Fi, an all new line of texturizing ingredients for the food industry.

Sweet and savory flavoring systems, sweeteners and stabilizers are key components to creative new handheld snack foods.