Biomend is a tasteless butyrate that is soluble in liquids.

One opportunity comes in reducing cocoa butter in formulations.

Technology may predict ingredients' health benefits and sensory traits.

The category is evolving through extrusion, fermentation and 3D printing technologies.

Extracts of carrot juice, beet juice and spirulina serve as alternatives to synthetic sources.

Biotechnology and precision fermentation are leading to new ingredient innovations.

Discusses importance of growing cognitive health category.

Product developers are using texture to differentiate.

The proposed legislation would take effect July 1, 2024, if passed.

The bills take aim at ingredients like red No. 3, titanium dioxide and high fructose corn syrup.