Just as consumers are balancing their needs and priorities – health, nutrition, indulgence and taste, among other interests – food and beverage developers must also carefully balance their formulations to create winning products. The balance of fats and oils, in particular, is crucial in delivering on the many attributes that people are seeking. Learn how to identify the ideal blend of fats and oils for plant-based recipes and other types of in-demand products.

It’s no alternate reality: plant-based proteins are expected to become an entrenched category. As products are developed, manufacturers must address potential challenges in appearance, flavor, texture and mouthfeel. Because there is no one-size-fits-all approach, developers can team with experts who understand the synergistic systems needed to create satisfying products.

Explore the “know” before going to market. This includes knowing your customer, your competition and your manufacturing process. The latter involves ensuring ingredient compatibilities, processing efficiencies and in-plant testing. This is know-how that Kemin Food Technologies provides through its dedicated use of applied science to address industry challenges. 

Empowered consumers seek out nutrient-dense foods, with many prioritizing high-quality protein. Whey protein bars are a convenient choice. New Hilmar PROtelyze™ Extend not only boosts protein content, this hydrolyzed whey protein isolate also ensures a desirable texture throughout shelf life.

Today’s operating environment calls for creativity, as consumers seek out value but don’t want to compromise on taste, quality or foods that meet their lifestyle preferences. Trained chefs are using their culinary skills and inherent creativity to provide food manufacturers with cost-efficient, versatile solutions that won't break the bank for consumers. Learn what ADM’s culinary experts are up to in their kitchens to help you deliver value without compromise.

Timing is everything in food and beverage innovation. It is paramount to be an early participant and to confidently bring your best innovations to market with an ingredient partner that has no broken links in the supply chain. Sourcing ingredients is easier than ever with Prinova USA, a NAGASE Group Co.

Consumers are seeking to reduce the amount of sugar in their diets – and then some.  As manufacturers develop multi-functional products for audiences seeking to get more out of their foods and beverages, they can take advantage of an ingredient that offers lower sugar, increased fiber and clean label attributes. Learn how Fibersol^® offers unique properties and benefits for wellness, digestive health and more.

Sports nutrition product formulations that deliver desired consumer benefits are key to prolific sales, so choosing the right ingredient supplier is paramount. Nutrition21 is an industry-leading developer of efficacious, high-value, clinically substantiated ingredients for use in dietary supplements, functional food, beverages and more. Dedicated to high standards from science to sales, Nutrition21 works with manufacturers to see products succeed.

Increased costs are being experienced through every step of the supply chain—from farm to table—and they don’t appear to be easing. Consumers feel the pain in their pocketbooks, making it paramount that formulators employ best practices to keep production costs down and food waste at a minimum. Explore ingredient technologies that assist with producing the highest-quality products while keeping the health of consumers and the planet top of mind.

Our revolutionary MicroDried® process preserves the natural integrity of over 40 different varieties of dried fruits and vegetables, keeping the superior taste, color and texture you want and allowing us to offer them as Ready-to-Eat. We offer a single-ingredient clean label with field-to-delivery traceability. MicroDried can furnish ingredients in a wide range of sizes: whole pieces, chewy and crunchy fragments, and coarse or fine grind powders.