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Seaweed, a highly nutritious but often overlooked food source in the West, has been gaining attention for its health benefits and environmental impact. Packed with minerals and fibers, seaweed cultivation can help absorb carbon, maintain ocean health, and reduce methane…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Brazil, the world’s leading sugar exporter, is currently dealing with a significant rise in fires in its sugarcane fields, leading to a spike in prices…

Welcome to Ingredients in Focus, Food Dive’s column that explores exciting developments in the ingredients sector. The emulsifiers market, which enhances the texture and stability of food products, is experiencing increased innovation as companies shift towards natural, plant-based alternatives with…

Maple Water: The Next Big Thing in Hydration It’s been a decade since the first “maple water” beverages made their debut in the U.S. market, including the still-popular DRINKmaple. But recently, there’s been a surge in potential for the product,…

Ingredients in Focus: Elmhurst 1925 Introduces Hemp Protein-Based Chicken Substitute Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Plant milk company Elmhurst 1925 has recently launched TerraMeat, a plant-based chicken substitute made entirely…

Ingredients in Focus: Ingredion Launches Fibertex CF Citrus Fibers Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Specialty ingredient solutions provider Ingredion is leaning into its focus on texturizers with the launch of…

Welcome to Ingredients in Focus, Food Dive’s quick look at exciting developments in the ingredients sector. The protein ingredients market is projected to reach nearly $86 billion by 2028, a 41% increase from last year, according to a report from…

Key Highlights: Ingredion, a leading ingredients provider based in Illinois, reported a second-quarter net income of $148 million, showing a 9% decrease from the previous year’s $163 million. The company remains focused on its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment and…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Cocoa has faced numerous challenges — from adverse weather conditions to allegations of labor violations — resulting in farmers and producers grappling with complex supply…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Chaga mushrooms, a fungi high in antioxidants and plant compounds, are expected to experience significant growth in the next decade. According to a report from…