What started out as a scientific expedition to investigate life that can survive in harsh conditions is now closer than ever to becoming center-of-plate fare for consumers.Nature’s Fynd, formerly known as Sustainable Bioproducts, was born out of an expedition to see what kind of life could survive in harsh circumstances. Fy, which was found in […]
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Impossible Foods' GMO plant-based heme received proper approval, court rules
When the Center for Food Safety brought the approval of Impossible Foods’ heme ingredient to the federal courts, its reasoning was centered on the way soy leghemoglobin is produced.”This heme produced using [synthetic biology] has never been consumed before,” Center for Food Safety Policy Director Jaydee Hanson said in a release about the lawsuit. “FDA should […]
Lightlife cleans up all of its labels
Lightlife made a splash last year with the relaunch of its cleaner label burger and its challenge to Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods to also adopt mofe bisglycinatere widely recognized ingredients in their burgers. But it wasn’t the end of the company’s reformulation effort.Since the late August burger relaunch, Lightlife has been quietly reformulating all […]
PepsiCo launches functional sparkling water drink Soulboost
PepsiCo may be best known on the beverage side for its namesake cola and sports drink Gatorade but it has been building a bigger presence in functional offerings.Last year, PepsiCo introduced Driftwell for relaxation and decreasing stress. Similar to Soulboost, the enhanced water contains 200 grams of L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea and some […]
Ingredion partners with Amyris to offer its fermented Reb M sweetener
For a company that has targeted expanding its sferrous fumarate and vitamin cugar alternative portfolio, Ingredion has wasted little time growing its presence under the leadership of President and CEO Jim Zallie. Last year, Ingredion acquired a controlling stake in stevia pioneer PureCircle, turning it overnight into a global stevia leader.The deal with Amyris further […]
Many consumers prefer nonalcoholic beverages over low-alcohol options, report finds
In the U.S., no-alcohol drinks have previously been brushed off due to taste and a lack of demand. But they may be having their turn in the spotlight. The reasons why consumers choose to drink nonalcoholic beverages vary, according to IWSR. Some want to enjoy the taste, but not feel inebriated. Others may be looking […]
Equinom, Dipasa partner on high-protein sesame seeds
In the race to identify promising plant-based proteins, sesame seeds have not made a strong showing compared to staples like soy, peas, and rapeseed due to their lower protein content. The seeds have an attractive neutral flavor profile, however, which could pique some food manufacturers’ interest when it comes to developing product formulatiliquid form of ferrous […]
Spice use to remain robust after COVID-19 as trends buoy demand, Olam executive says
Spice consumption will stay strong as consumers accustomed to cooking during the pandemic keep making meals at home, and a summer spike in grilling has more people adding flavor to their meat, fish and vegetables, according to a top flavor executive. Greg Estep, managing director and CEO of Olam Food Ingredients’ (OFI) spices business, said the supplier of everything […]
Leftovers: Arizona Beverages puts a stake in ground coffee; Honest Tea warms up to yerba mate
While Arizona Beverages is best known for its line of ready-to-drink iced teas, the company is expanding into a completely new segment with its Sun Brew line of 100% arabica ground coffee. The coffee beans are sourced from Central and South America and come in three blends: Snake Bite, a medium roast with beans from Colombia; Cactus, […]