Supplier News

MetaBrand Announces B Corp Certification

MetaBrand LLC, offering natural, organic and nutritional food and beverage entrepreneurs turnkey “R&D to retail” services, announced Monday it is now a certified B Corporation, committed to sustainable business practices.

Stevia First Corp. Reaches Distribution and Licensing Agreement With Qualipride

Stevia First Corp. (OTCQB: STVF) ("Stevia First" or the "Company"), an agricultural biotechnology company based in California's Central Valley growing region and focused on the industrial scale production of stevia, the all-natural zero-calorie sweetener that is rapidly transforming the food and beverage industry, is pleased to report it has signed definitive agreements with Qualipride International Ltd.

BI Streamlines Operations, Reduces Water Consumption

According to its 2013-2014 Wastewater Statement preview from Los Angeles County, BI has significantly reduced its annual water consumption and the company is on track to save nearly 2.5 million gallons of water year-over-year.

Steviva Ingredients Launches Liquid Stevia

While stevia, which is made from the leaves of a plant, is a pleasant-tasting choice, it is not easy to drop into beverages and other water-based applications. To address this challenge, Steviva Ingredients has developed SteviaSweet 95-60 Liquid Stevia™.

Evolva and Cargill Announce Stevia Reb M Patent Application

Evolva Holding SA (SIX:EVE) announced that its patent application (WO 2014122227) on a process to efficiently and sustainably produce next-generation sweeteners via fermentation, including Rebaudioside M (“Reb M”), has now published. The patent application was originally filed on February 6, 2013.

RiceBran Technologies to Launch Market Awareness Project

The project will focus on two key components to help RiceBran Technologies drive sales growth and build on momentum in the markets for its healthy, natural, and minimally processed food ingredients and functional foods.

The Two Kinds of Coconut Water

Consumers may not realize there are essentially two categories of coconut water products: (1) those with no added sugars and (2) those with added sugars.

Cargill to Distribute Trehalose in U.S. and Europe

A glucose disaccharide that is about 38 percent as sweet as sucrose, TREHA™ trehalose is a unique ingredient used in everything from cooked proteins to bakery goods and snack items because it serves several functions.

Comax Flavors Introduces Flavor Combos With Multicultural Twist

Available in Cardamom Pear Berry, Chili Ginger Lime, Cilantro Lime, Ginger Sesame Caramel, and Smoked Paprika, these distinct and adaptable flavors can be used in an array of formulations including snacks, ready-to-drink beverages, spirits, and dairy products.

Artiste: Bergamot on the Rise

Bergamot widely known as a key ingredient in fragrance development, is fast becoming a sought after and valuable ingredient for flavor developers.

PolyOne Unveils New Liquid Shimmer and Frost Colors for PET Containers

PolyOne today unveiled a new collection of liquid color concentrates for designers and brand leaders that infuse PET containers with shimmer and frost effects. These unique colorants are the latest resource from the Company’s InVisiOSM suite of innovative color services and solutions.

Tetra Pak U.S. Launches ‘Moving To The Front’ Campaign

The company’s efforts highlight the need for broader embrace and acceptance of industry practices that focus on the importance of material sourcing in protecting our world’s limited natural resources and how these practices can create long-term shared value for businesses and society.