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Nutriati plant-based ingredients company receives $12.7M from private equity
One of the many qualities that consumers search for as they seek out better-for-you products are gluten-free options for culinary staples. Once a niche segment for those with intolerances and celiac disease, U.S. sales of gluten-free products, estimated at $973 million in 2014, could exceed $2 billion by the end of 2019, according to Packaged Facts.Catering to this […]
IFF to buy DuPont's nutrition business in $26.2B deal
IFF, a maker of flavors and fragrances for food, beverages, personal care and household products, has garnered a reputation as a serial acquirer. The latest purchase, the largest ever for IFF, according to Bloomberg, creates a $45 billion company that will be a major powerhouse supplying the building blocks for food and beverage manufacturers in […]
Can caffeine added to Bolt24 sports drink energize Gatorade sales?
This isn’t the first time Gatorade has turned to innovation for a boost. PepsiCo has devised many iterations of its beverage line as it works to drum up new interest in a beverage that represents $7.5 billion in annual revenue, or more than 15% of the company’s beverage sales, according to Euromonitor data reported by […]
Chili peppers can reduce risk of fatal heart attack, study finds
While chili peppers are traditionally part of the Mediterranean diet, the researchers in this study said epidemiological data associating their consumption with mortality risk have been scarce, especially studies on populations in that region. These new findings help fill that gap, and they also dovetail with similar studies of other groups.A 2017 study of 16,000 […]
Cargill and Renmatix collaborate to develop upcycled ingredients
This joint development agreement could benefit both Cargill and Renmatix. The former has access to plenty of raw plant-based materials that might otherwise be wasted, while the latter has developed a patented process to break down biomass into more environmentally friendly ingredients using just water pressure and heat. Because Renmatix’s process is so different than the […]
Shifting food trends fuel M&A activity among ingredients companies
When executives from DuPont’s nutrition business and International Flavors & Fragrances came together Monday to announce their merger that would create a $45 billion giant, the mega-deal was less about squeezing out synergies. Its focus was creating a flavor juggernaut that could more nimbly respond to rapidly changing consumer trends.”This is truly a powerful combination. […]
Leftovers: Siggi's launches plant-based and protein-packed skyr; Heineken gets 2020 off to an alcohol-free start
While French dairy company Lactalis owns Icelandic yogurt brand Siggi’s, its newest products don’t need any cows.The skyr market leader launched a plant-based variety this month. But this isn’t just any plant-based yogurt. Instead of coming from a single dairy alternative, plant-based Siggi’s is made from a proprietary blend of coconut, macadamia and pea protein. […]
Frito-Lay publishes its top snack trends for 2020
Snacking is becoming such a mainstream mode of eating, more people are consuming snack foods between meals and as meal replacements. More companies have been tracking the trends that shape this space and looking to develop products that check those boxes. In Frito-Lay’s latest snack trend list, it expects consumers to be seeking sour and unexpected combinations. […]
Plant-based and functional flavors to dominate in 2020, experts say
Plant-based and functional products are achieving a higher profile in the marketplace, so it makes sense that related ingredients are being introduced to accompany this trend. Some are already known to have positive health effects, such as certain spices that also lend flavor to foods, but more are expected to influence the industry in 2020 […]