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Olam Food Ingredients: Organic Dried Onions

Olam Food Ingredients, Agri-Neo offer organically pasteurized dried onions
October 12, 2021
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Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) said its spices business is entering into a strategic partnership with Agri-Neo to provide the industry’s first organically pasteurized dried onions. The partnership combines OFI’s market leadership in dried onions and Agri-Neo’s pasteurization technology, Neo-Pure™. 
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How Chefs See Color

For research chefs, the focus on food colors takes on a different hue
Will Packwood
September 23, 2021
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Most food is judged by the consumer before it’s ever tasted. The color and appearance of foods and beverages are a primary aspect of what encourages someone to desire and taste them. The vibrant greens of fresh produce, the rainbow hues of fruits, or the more subtle, creamy beiges and golds of cheeses, and the rich browns of baked goods and seared meats can awaken a slumbering palate.


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LesserEvil PeaNOTS & Sun Poppers

PeaNOTS are made with organic pea protein, and Sun Poppers contain upcycled watermelon and pumpkin seeds
September 20, 2021
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LesserEvil unveiled two new plant-based product innovations: Sun Poppers, made from upcycled watermelon and pumpkin seeds, and PeaNOTS, made from organic pea protein.


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Happy Family Organics Happy Baby Made Simple Mixes

The new mixes are made with 100% whole grains, 0g added sugar, and iron
August 12, 2021
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Happy Family Organics announced a new nutritious product line, Happy Baby® Made Simple™ Baking Mixes that are made with 100% whole grains, 0g added sugar, and iron to help support brain development.
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Solabia-Algatech Nutrition: Immune Support

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition launches whole-algae sourced β-glucan
August 2, 2021
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Solabia- Algatech Nutrition, is launching 100% natural whole Euglena gracilis algae BioGlena™ for immune support. This unprocessed source of high-in-demand β-glucan is suitable for daily use for the whole family.
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Natural Brown, Sepia, and Dark Gold Food Colorants Show New Possibilities for Product Developers

Caramel colors account for approximately 80% of all color additives used in foods and beverages
Olivia Conrad
July 27, 2021
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Caramel colors are among the oldest food colorings, used in the food industry to impart an appealing appearance to food products since the 1800s. Today, caramel colors account for approximately 80% of all color additives used in foods and beverages, appearing in products such as, spirits, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, and even pet foods.
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Van Drunen Farms: Organic Dragon Fruit

Van Drunen Farms expands exotic fruit line with freeze-dried dragon fruit
July 14, 2021
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One in three global consumers say that exotic flavors influence their food and beverage choices, according to Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Flavor Trends for 2021.
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Kashi Simply Raisin Cereal

The new cereal contains 7g of fiber and 7g of protein
June 29, 2021
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Kashi Simply Raisin eliminates added sugars while containing 7g of fiber and 7g of protein, making it a choice for those looking for a balanced and quick breakfast option. The biscuits feature sun-ripened, California raisins and a touch of cinnamon, packing flavor and a nutritional boost.
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Alden’s Organic Summer Bar Collection

Ice cream brand taps into nostalgic flavors with new dairy free and gluten free novelties
June 24, 2021
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Alden’s Organic launched a collection of ice cream bars inspired by classic beverages: Strawberry Lemonade, Root Beer Float and Horchata. The novelties were inspired by summer nostalgia.
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New Snacks for Health-Minded Consumers

A variety of industry trends are responsible for an uptick in healthy snack options:

  • There is a growing preference amongst snackers for products that provide more healthful options than typical snacks.
  • "Free from" remains a top driving trend for healthy-ingredient snack sales, with allergen- and gluten-free claims the most popular.
  • Protein, bite-sized snacks, and innovative flavors are in high demand.
  • There has been an increase in the percentage of adults who believe they snack healthier, which has climbed to 30% in the last decade. Relatedly, younger Americans are more likely to believe they eat healthier than are older adults.
  • Finally, the term "natural" as a marketing tool may have to change if the US Food and Drug Administration adopts regulations concerning the term.

Date: September 8, 2016

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