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The latest information on additives, ingredients and their impacts on texture, emulsion and other functional properties, arranged by ingredient type.

Topics

Phosphates and Acidulants

Acidulant & phosphate ingredients to acidify, buffer, leaven, increase yields and improve taste and nutrition.

Cheeses, Sauces & Bases

Cheese & cheese-based ingredients, soy & seafood sauces, formulated sauces and bases for flavor, texture, visual appeal.

Colorings

Natural and FD&C additives, fruit, vegetable, and other plant and microbial extracts used to color foods.

Dietary Fiber

Soluble & insoluble dietary fiber ingredients including probiotics used for nutritional & functional purposes.

Emulsifiers, Fat & Oils

Fats, oils and emulsifiers (lipid and non-lipids) used in the formulation and processing of prepared foods.

Flours, Grains & Pasta

Seed and grain-based flours, refined and whole grains and pasta used to formulate prepared foods.

Gums & Starches

Hydrocolloid gums, including starches, used in a range of formulations for their functionality.

Proteins & Enzymes

Proteins, peptides & enzymes for nutrition, texture, emulsion & other functional properties.

Sweeteners

Ingredients used to enhance food and beverage sweetness.

ARTICLES

Food Industry News

Study Reveals Critical Role of Food, Ag Sectors in Feeding the Economy

As national crisis continues, impact study reinforces the significance of critical to day-to-day American life
March 24, 2020
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The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the critical role that the United States food and agriculture industries play in fueling our nation and ensuring that Americans are supplied with an abundance of safe food during this time of need. America's food and agricultural industry is committed to helping the country get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Emerging Ingredients & Consumer Acceptance

Food trends report highlights how the food industry continues to experiment with novel and unusual ingredients
March 24, 2020
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A Star is Born is one of Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2020 (number 8), highlighting how the food industry continues to experiment with novel and unusual ingredients in order to move them into the mainstream. This trend is driven by rising consumer familiarity and acceptance of their roles and potential benefits.
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Fi Europe & Ni 2019: A World of Food & Beverage Ingredients

A new plant-based experience showed, through panel discussions, how to strike a balance between consumer-expected low price and high quality
December 20, 2019
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In the 33rd year of Fi Europe & Ni, 1,700 exhibitors presented more than 15,000 ingredients and a wide range of related services – from processing and packaging technology to contract manufacturing. T
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CP Kelco Wins 2019 Fi Innovation Award in Diversity & Inclusion Category

Innovation Award winners in 11 distinct categories were announced during a Dec. 3 ceremony
December 6, 2019
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Presented to CP Kelco’s Didier Viala, president, and Sophie Moyal, senior vice president of human resources, the Fi Innovation Award for Diversity & Inclusion recognizes an organization for creating a work environment that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of gender, race, religious background, sexual orientation and physical or mental ability.
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Batory Foods Acquires Polypro International

Polypro is a prominent supplier of Procol® food grade guar gum
December 6, 2019
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Batory Foods president Ron Friedman said, “Polypro’s Mark Kieper—and his Dad before him—built a wonderful organization. Their customer service is outstanding and their supplier relationships are top-tier. These are big commercial shoes to fill.”  
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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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LifeWise Ingredients Names Sales Leadership

Frank Broz to take on role as director of technical sales
December 6, 2019
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Broz is responsible for directing and implementing new sales initiatives, new product launches and enhancing LifeWise Ingredients’ visibility to food manufacturers nationwide.
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Fi Europe & Ni Opens in December

This year's Fi Europe & Ni promises to unite the world of ingredients
November 14, 2019
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This year's Fi Europe & Ni promises to unite the world of ingredients: Organizer Fi Global expects 27,000+ visitors in halls six and seven of the Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord, Villepinte.
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TIC Gums: RTD Coffees

TIC Gums offers stabilizer solutions for new RTD coffee creations
October 9, 2019
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From cold brew with a splash of milk and sugar to keto beverages to protein-enhanced products, Gum Gurus are ready to provide innovative solutions that meet your formulation, process and stabilization needs.
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EVENTS

Webinar

3/17/20 to 3/17/21
Contact: Vania

Delivering “Plant-Based” in Great Tasting, Everyday Foods

ON DEMAND: This webinar will feature an overview of a range of every day foods and review formulating techniques that will enhance the nutritional quality of these foods – particularly regarding adding protein – but also covering gluten-free and vegan approaches. We’ll cover items from breakfast, lunch and dinner – including snacks & beverages and a 100% gluten-free, vegan pizza!

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