Ingredion to acquire TIC Gums in $400m deal

By Elaine Watson

20-Dec-2016 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 13:11 GMT

Ingredion has struck a $400m deal to acquire privately-held gums and hydrocolloids specialist TIC Gums.

FDA approves qualified health claim for high-amylose resistant starch and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

15-Dec-2016

By Elaine Watson

News that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a qualified health claim about high amylose maize resistant starch as a weapon in the fight against type 2 diabetes will start a much-needed conversation about the fiber, say experts.

Ingredion to be exclusive global distributor of SweeGen, Inc's stevia-based sweeteners

01-Dec-2016

By Elaine Watson

Ingredion has struck a deal to become the exclusive global distributor of SweeGen, Inc's stevia-based sweeteners in all markets except China (where it will be a non-exclusive distributor).

Pulse Innovation Forum highlights: Introducing lupini beans, and do we need a ‘Got Milk?’ style campaign for pulses?

22-Nov-2016

By Elaine Watson

From terminology (do US consumers get the word ‘pulses’?), to positioning (what are the key selling points?), and how to deal with flatulence questions, the recent FoodNavigator-USA Pulse Innovation Forum covered a lot of ground. Here are some of the...