IFT 2017 Preview

Ingredion’s new rice flour to launch at IFT17, marketed as ‘clean label’ texture ingredient

By Adi Menayang

14-Jun-2017 Last updated on 24-Jun-2017 at 00:22 GMT

Ingredion’s new rice flour ingredient—designed to meet consumer demand for smooth, silky, gluten-free products—will premiere at this year’s IFT show in Las Vegas.

PepsiCo seeks novel protein sources with 'easy to pronounce' names and 'a good sustainability story'

05-May-2017

By Elaine Watson

PepsiCo is seeking “new and novel protein sources for snacks and beverages," while Mondelēz International is looking for new technologies to improve the freshness and texture of fruits and veggies in Philadelphia cream cheese.

Clean label trend opens up new application opportunities for citrus fiber

27-Apr-2017

By Elaine Watson

The quest to rid product labels of phosphates, carrageenan, titanium dioxide, mono- and di-glycerides and other substances gracing food marketers’ ‘unacceptable ingredients’ lists has created new growth opportunities for Fiberstar’s citrus fibers, which...

Chickpea protein in the spotlight as high-profile investors pump $8m into Nutriati

21-Apr-2017

By Elaine Watson

Commercial quantities of highly functional, neutral-tasting chickpea protein concentrates and a high-protein chickpea ‘flour’ will be available by the end of the year, says Richmond-based Nutriati, which has just closed an $8m financing round to help...