Product Development
2012 IFT Live Articles
Getting Real About Dairy
June 28, 2012, 2:44 pmFour out of 10 consumers are interested in foods and beverages that they consider to be real, fresh, or natural, industry research shows. Marketers and researchers at the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently set out to confirm that this… Read more
Fat Profits from Slim Calories
June 28, 2012, 12:17 pmIt may seem logical to place the responsibility for making better food choices squarely on consumers, but food manufacturers bear at least some responsibility as they develop the foods that consumers eat. But can food manufacturers develop lower… Read more
Your Skin and Hair Look Very Nutritious
June 27, 2012, 5:35 pmThe ingredient list of many skin and hair products today read as if they are food labels. This is because many foods provide nutrients that not only enhance health but also benefit skin and hair. During the session “Food Science, Nutrition, and… Read more
Innova Market Insights: Protein, Sustainability Are Key Trends
June 27, 2012, 5:26 pm
Consumers globally are seeking out more protein-rich food products, and interest in alternative protein sources is surging, reports Innova Market Insights. Information on this trend—“a boom for protein”—and dozens of others is highlighted on… Read more
Salt-Reduction Strategies ‘Mushroom’
June 27, 2012, 4:00 pmAlthough there is still debate regarding the health concerns caused by consuming too much salt, new sources for salt alternatives—as well as novel technologies and approaches—continue to increase. This is not surprising with today’s food… Read more
The Next Steps in the Evolution of Sweetener Strategies—Part 3
June 27, 2012, 2:00 pmThe development of sweeteners that have properties that can address the diabetes epidemic has come at a very important juncture in our history. The International Diabetes Federation recently revealed the results of a new study predicting that one in… Read more
Rediscovering Texture—Part 2
June 27, 2012, 12:00 pmWhen talking about texture-related ingredients and strategies being used to meet textural needs in food products, here’s one that’s enough to make ice cream manufacturers scream. With the cost of guar gum climbing to new heights and demand… Read more
Latest Advancements from Bunge
June 27, 2012, 10:00 amA new state-of-the-art culinary center is being constructed by Bunge North America (booth 2420), according to Dilip K. Nakhasi, the company’s Director of Innovation. The facility, which is anticipated to be ready for unveiling later this year,… Read more
Improving Your Egg-Q
June 27, 2012, 8:00 amLas Vegas is known for its exciting shows, and in the same spirit, the American Egg Board (booth 1114), is presenting another six egg functionality videos on its FunctionalEgg.org website. The site will now have 12 videos (when talking about eggs,… Read more
Americans Seek Satiety Claims
June 26, 2012, 5:51 pm
“Wellness has become a part of consumers’ everyday lives in a variety of ways,” said Lynn Dornblaser, Director of Innovation & Insight at Mintel, in her introduction to Mintel’s “Approaches to Weight Management” presentation at their… Read more
Rediscovering Texture—Part 1
June 26, 2012, 4:00 pmTexture plays a critical role throughout the product development process. Understanding its fundamental attributes can lead to innovation and product variety. Unfortunately, although a great deal of attention has been spent on the development of… Read more
IFT Food Expo Provides an Array of Themes—Part 2
June 26, 2012, 2:00 pmImagine an oasis … not in the middle of the dessert, but rather on the IFT Expo floor. That is just one of the many exciting (or in this case relaxing) themes that can be experienced by attendees. Yesterday, we looked at several of these themes,… Read more
The Next Steps in the Evolution of Sweetener Strategies—Part 2
June 26, 2012, 12:00 pmOver the past few years, stevia as a sweetener has been having a major influence in food formulating, its presence frequently playing a key role in the development of different sweetener strategies adopted by food and beverage manufacturers. And as… Read more
Sweetener Derived from Monk Fruit
June 26, 2012, 11:00 am
Blue California (booth 753) debuts its BlueSweet LHG Extract—a natural sweetener derived from monk fruit with excellent solubility and taste. Quality certificates include GRAS, GMP, Kosher, and Halal. 300X sweeter than sugar and 100% Natural…. Read more
Going Wild in Vegas
June 26, 2012, 10:00 amAttendees can sample a wide range of food and beverage prototypes from Wild Flavors (booth 401). These prototypes highlight seasonal flavors, coconut water, coffee concepts, mint, immunity, vegetable nutrition, and natural ingredients such as… Read more
Prototypes Highlight ADM’s portfolio
June 26, 2012, 8:00 amA line of transparent isolate soy protein, Clarisoy 100 and its extension Clarisoy 150, is in the spotlight at Archer Daniels Midland (booth 2020). (See the earlier article in IFT Live for full details.) A prototype showcases Clarisoy 100 in a Fruit… Read more
Lose the Allergen; Keep the Flavor
June 26, 2012, 8:00 amWheat-gluten sensitivity, nut allergies, and lactose intolerance are but a few of the food allergies or intolerances that more and more consumers seem to have. This makes the removal of allergens from foods a growing major concern within the food… Read more
The Next Steps in the Evolution of Sweetener Strategies—Part 1
June 25, 2012, 4:00 pmThe food industry continues to search for ways to reduce sugar levels while retaining the same perception of the original foods and beverages. At the IFT Food Expo, a variety of evolving strategies are highlighted that can help mimic the qualities… Read more
Open Innovation Programs Drive New Food CPG
June 25, 2012, 3:25 pm
Among the 11 Pre-Annual Meeting Short Courses held prior to the 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, a new course—Commercializing Innovation in Food Products (Monday, June 25)—offered attendees an inside look at commercializing innovation… Read more
Low-Sodium HVP Makes Its Debut
June 25, 2012, 2:00 pmA new hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that provides low sodium but high flavor enhancement is being introduced by Innova, a Griffith Laboratories Co. (booth 2529). The company claims this HVP is the first product of its kind to lower sodium while… Read more
IFT Food Expo Provides an Array of Themes—Part 1
June 25, 2012, 12:00 pmWith casinos ranging from Treasure Island to Circus Circus, from the Venetian to Paris, Las Vegas is a city of themes. In a short distance, you can visit the duplication of various settings from around the world. It is quite appropriate then that… Read more
ADM Spotlights Line of Transparent Isolated Soy Protein
June 25, 2012, 10:00 amThe first extension of the Clarisoy™ line of transparent isolated soy protein from Archer Daniels Midland (booth 2020), makes its debut at the 2012 IFT Food Expo. Clarisoy 150 is a clean-tasting isolated soy protein for use in beverage systems… Read more
Celebrating 100 Years
June 25, 2012, 8:00 amThis accomplishment can be compared to a Royal Flush in poker. (Only there’s very little luck involved—it’s based on hard work and experience.) And although it doesn’t happen too often—after all, it takes a little while to reach this… Read more
Corn Products/National Starch Unified by One Name
June 25, 2012, 6:00 amCorn Products International has changed its name to Ingredion (booth 1211) to better reflect the company’s position as a leading ingredients supplier to a range of industries. The name change is the culmination of a long-term growth strategy that… Read more
Navigating the Expo Floor: New Products & Samples
June 22, 2012, 12:47 pm
What’s New! In order to be successful in the competitive food industry, it is necessary to stay on top of the newest advancements in technology and ingredient innovation. Instead of spending days calling your contacts and googling, attend the… Read more
Colors Brighten the Expo Floor
May 18, 2012, 1:33 pm
This year’s IFT Food Expo contains the newest developments in color, including the latest breakthroughs in natural colors. The following solutions and many others will help create a colorful spectrum that should dazzle attendees: D.D…. Read more
Better-for-you Oils
May 18, 2012, 1:22 pm
Through traditional breeding or advancements from biotechnology, compositional traits within a bean or seed can be enhanced to produce better-for-you oils with improved functionality characteristics. Here are some of the directions that emerging… Read more
Push for Sodium Reduction Continues
May 18, 2012, 1:16 pm
Savory foods are always popular on the Food Expo floor, and this year will be no different. However, as the push for lowering sodium in formulations continues, you will find a plethora of new ingredients and technologies that help lower sodium in… Read more





















