Domestic sugar prices are expected to be stable but firm for the remainder of this year and into 2019-20, although sales for next year were slow early in the season. Supplies appear to be a bit tighter. The U.S.D.A. expects a very modest increase in sugar deliveries this year, while corn sweetener use continues to slide. But how much are regulatory and sugar-reduction efforts affecting demand? Register for this 45-minute Sugar and Sweeteners webinar to gain valuable supply, demand and pricing insights for the coming months. Read More

Large crops and trade disruptions, particularly with China, have buffeted grain and oilseed markets in 2018-19 creating considerable ingredient market uncertainty. This 90-minute Purchasing Seminar webinar will review what has transpired in markets since June and offer insights into what may be in store for the balance of the year. Steve Freed will offer a review of the grains and oilseeds markets, Paul Meyers will cover shortening, Craig Ruffolo will address sugar and corn sweeteners, Robbie Fraser will give an energy update and Drew Lerner will discuss weather. An opportunity for questions will follow the presentations. Read More

High in fat and healthy?  The Ketogenic (Keto) Diet is the high fat, low carb, healthily beneficial diet gaining popularity with consumers.  In this webinar, we will discuss: Benefits of the keto diet  Currently available keto products Key nutritional parameters for the keto diet Challenges in formulating new products that will appeal to your customers Join Keto experts as we help you unlock best practices and need to knows of the diet that goes against everything you’ve heard before. Read More

The sugar reduction trend is growing. How can product formulators best reduce sugar while keeping the taste and texture consumers expect? Join our sweetness experts for insights and solutions to help you deliver in-demand reduced-sugar products, including:

• Proprietary research on consumers’ sugar reduction and sweetener preferences
• Reduced-sugar market trends
• Beverage, dairy and bakery case studies, with common formulation challenges, recommended ingredients and process solutions

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Food and beverage product developers are always wondering what’s next. This exclusive webinar from the editors of Food Business News will provide an answer. Nearly every segment of the food and beverage industry is being buffeted by changes in consumer and customer behavior. Our learnings from education sessions and interviews with food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers from IFT18 will help product developers adapt to the dynamic changes occurring in the marketplace. Read More

Demand for protein continues to grow, and consumers are seeking variety in the way they consume protein-fortified foods. With that in mind, formulators are designing and developing foods beyond protein shakes and beverages. Whey protein is a highly functional nutrition ingredient for these products. To help add crunchy texture to foods, and incorporate airiness in the food matrix, Agropur Ingredients is offering new Whey Protein Pods with 70% whey protein. In this webinar learn how to use Whey Protein Pods in product development. Read More

Domestic sugar supplies are tightening, making imports from Mexico more critical than ever amid ongoing trade uncertainty. Rising transportation costs have added a new wrinkle to the market. A new farm bill is being debated with challenges to the sugar program. At the same time, new regulations are forthcoming amid evolving consumer attitudes are prompting the industry to reformulate many products. Get up-to-date input on how these and other factors are affecting sugar and sweeteners markets. Read More