WESTCHESTER, ILL. — Ingredion Inc.’s Novation Indulge 2940 functional native corn starch was formulated for dairy and dairy alternative products. The ingredient may provide a gelled-like texture for those applications. The ingredient also may provide a clean label for consumers and…
LAS VEGAS — Plant-based seafood alternatives present both market opportunities and formulation complexities. “Under the current market dynamics, the seafood industry is in peril,” said Shelly Van Cleve, co-founder of The Plant Based Seafood Co. “So we’re sitting pretty. “All…
ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS — Protein and mushroom ingredients will continue to grow increasingly popular in 2024, according to Innova Market Insights. The market researcher’s “ingredients taking the spotlight” trend ranks No.1 for next year, taking over from 2023’s top trend…
WILTON, CONN. — Louis Dreyfus Co. (LDC) has unveiled plans to build a soybean processing plant in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Construction of the facility, which will have an annual soy crushing capacity of 1.5 million tonnes, will begin in early…
BOSTON — Ayana Bio has expanded its Plant Cell Advantage ingredient portfolio with the addition of plant cell-cultivated dog rose, hedge nettle and sage ingredients. The plant powders may replace dog rose, hedge nettle and sage in food products and dietary…
CHICAGO — The international food and beverage industry convened at Anuga in Cologne, Germany, Oct. 7-11. The Anuga Taste Innovation Show is the main stage for the top new products exhibited at Anuga. It is considered to be a trend…
GLEN MILLS, PA. — Golden Malted and Heartland Waffles, a waffle mix and irons distributor and foodservice provider that was recently bought by specialized private equity firm Arbor Investments, has named Michael DiBeneditto as chief executive officer. In his new…
CHICAGO — Foxtrot, billed as a “modern convenience store” operator, is launching its third annual Up & Comers Small Makers Awards program to elevate emerging brands. The retailer is seeking its “most innovative group of makers yet,” offering as examples “a…
CHICAGO — ADM has identified what trends in flavors and colors will affect product innovation for 2024. The four trends include “luxe self-expression,” “dare to dupe,” “health without stealth,” and “breaking boundaries” of taste and color. “Luxe self-expression” enables consumers to…
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG), a branded and private-label food manufacturer owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has named Rod Hepponstall as the company’s chief executive officer. Mr. Hepponstall has more than two decades of senior…
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