As consumer preferences evolve, GNT believes that natural color manufacturers must keep pace with these changes. “Healthy Hedonism resonates with the new generation of conscious consumers who are determined to rewrite the rules,” stated Maartje Hendrickx, market development manager at GNT. “To align with this trend, brands must embrace disruption and adopt a fresh visual … Read more
After a gradual beginning, the plant-based cheese industry is now rapidly gaining momentum. The introduction of a plant-based version of Philadelphia signifies two important trends: first, plant-based products are increasingly recognized as a viable market force; second, Kraft Heinz is affirming the quality of its plant-based offerings by launching them under the Philadelphia brand. Robert … Read more
As consumer packaged goods (CPGs) companies work towards enhancing the sustainability of their products, it is clear that while such efforts can eventually resonate with consumers, the journey often requires significant time and commitment. A notable example is Kahlúa, which initiated a decade-long project titled Coffee for Good, focusing on four remote coffee-growing villages in … Read more
Due to factors such as pesticides, parasites, and climate change, pollinators are experiencing a decline, which threatens global food production. This situation arises as honey consumption in the U.S. reached a record high in 2021, according to USDA data. Recently, prominent food research organizations have highlighted the significant global risk posed by the decreasing bee … Read more
Bel Group, although 150 years old, demonstrates that it is not anchored in the past. The French cheese giant has become the first cheesemaker to incorporate Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy proteins into a product, unveiling the Nurishh Incredible Dairy cream cheese spread on January 1, 2023. Additionally, Bel is set to introduce a plant-based variant … Read more
While most Americans still enjoy meat, an increasing number are open to plant-based protein options. However, the plant-based food sector has experienced a slowdown in sales, and the introduction of new ingredients that mimic the textures and flavors of meat could revitalize this market. According to Samah Garringer, the business unit director for DSM’s proteins … Read more
For much of the past two years, IFF has been focused on integrating the capabilities and business units of the legacy IFF and the former DuPont unit. The company divested certain non-core businesses, including a microbial controls chemicals division primarily serving industrial applications and a fruit-processing operation, for approximately $1 billion. In light of former … Read more
General Mills has joined forces with IHOP to introduce the beloved pancakes of the restaurant chain in a cereal format. Each box of IHOP Mini Pancake Cereal contains tiny pancake-shaped pieces infused with natural and artificial flavors of blueberry and syrup. This limited-edition cereal is set to hit store shelves in late December, with availability … Read more
Equinom has dedicated the past year to enhancing yellow peas, achieving a remarkable protein content of 75%. In September, the company formed a partnership with AGT Ingredients to co-develop ferrous fumarate products, aiming to create a range of minimally processed plant protein options. These offerings are designed to improve the taste, nutritional value, accessibility, and … Read more
Leaders at Ynsect, a France-based insect protein company, have indicated that there is a demand for insect proteins for food in the U.S. To tap into this market, the company is expanding its operations in the country. In an email, Ynsect stated that its U.S.-produced ingredients will initially target the animal feed sector, with potential … Read more