Category: Industry NEWS

“Benson Hill’s Innovative Approach to Revolutionizing Food Production Through Advanced Genetics and Sustainability”

Benson Hill’s CEO, Matt Crisp, expresses his dissatisfaction with the current state of much of today’s food production. Over the past century, the agricultural sector has prioritized yield and stability in food crops, often at the expense of important qualities that consumers value, such as flavor and nutrition. Now, at 38 years old, the founder

“Revolutionizing Sweetness: The Rise of Natural Sweet Proteins in Food Products”

Sweetening food products without increasing sugar content or compromising flavor has always posed a challenge for product developers. This task has become even more burdensome as consumers increasingly prefer natural sweeteners over artificial ones—a trend that gained momentum during the pandemic, as health awareness rose. While natural sweeteners like honey and agave enhance flavor, they

“Whole Earth Brands Strengthens Market Position with Wholesome Acquisition Amid Rising Demand for Health-Conscious Sweeteners”

While Whole Earth may not be widely recognized, many brands within its portfolio, such as Pure Via and Equal, are well-known. The company is now solidifying its position in the sugar and alternative sweeteners market by acquiring Wholesome, which offers organic, plant-based, and fair-trade certified products, including sugar, honey, agave nectar, allulose, and various liquid

“Kraft Heinz Unveils New Business Strategy Focused on Brand Reinvestment and Consumer-Centric Growth Amid Pandemic Challenges”

In September, Kraft Heinz introduced its eagerly awaited new business strategy aimed at reinvesting in its brands and adopting a platform-based approach for its products and competitive landscape. This strategy, developed by CEO Miguel Patricio and his leadership team, was established by early 2020, prior to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic on business

“Ocean Spray Expands Beyond Cranberries: Innovating with Health-Conscious and Sustainable Products”

Health and wellness is a significant trend reshaping company portfolios, and functional products in this area have gained even greater appeal among consumers during the pandemic. Ocean Spray benefits from its association with cranberries, which are rich in antioxidants. These berries have been linked to cancer prevention, enhanced immune function, and reduced blood pressure. They

“Bay State Milling Launches Flourish: A High-Fiber All-Purpose Flour for Health-Conscious Holiday Baking”

As the holiday baking season approaches, with people preparing cookies, cakes, gingerbread, and other festive treats, Bay State Milling has introduced an innovative product that adds a functional twist: fiber. Last month, the company unveiled Flourish, a high-fiber, all-purpose flour designed specifically for consumers. While Bay State Milling primarily operates in the B2B sector, creating

“DuPont Partners with Plug and Play to Drive Innovation in Plant-Based Ingredients Amid $26.2 Billion Merger Plans”

DuPont’s collaboration with Plug and Play to access innovative technologies in plant-based proteins, functional ingredients, and consumer testing signifies a strategic move for the ingredients company. Additionally, it is in the process of finalizing a $26.2 billion merger with International Flavors & Fragrances, which will establish a global leader in taste, texture, nutrition, enzymes, cultures,

“Regulatory Changes in Food Labeling: The Shift from ‘Potassium Chloride’ to ‘Potassium Salt’ and Its Impact on Consumer Choices”

In recent years, the FDA and USDA, which oversee various aspects of food regulation, have been striving to modernize their practices to better cater to contemporary consumers. Changes such as the overhaul of Nutrition Facts labels, the updating of egg product inspections, and the elimination of outdated standards for items like frozen cherry pie and