The right oil and fat solution in plant-based meat is a key element that is often overlooked.  With over 140 years of experience in plant-based oils and fats, AAK is a perfect collaborator in your development process. Learn from AAK why fats and oils are important, what the technical challenges are, and a few solutions for plant-based meat formulations.  Together we are making better happen. Read More

With increased interest in health and wellness, the category of sports nutrition is going beyond fueling for intense training to fueling for everyday athletes. In this webinar, we will discuss the latest trends in sports nutrition, and you’ll gain insight into what’s next for health and wellness innovation with a focus on personalized nutrition and microbiome health. Read More

Walnuts are a versatile ingredient with applications throughout food and beverage categories, ranging from plant-based meat alternatives to snack bars. They also are a powerhouse of important nutrients for optimum health and the only nut that is a significant source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids. In this webinar, the California Walnut Commission will detail what makes walnuts unique and how they can be used in a variety of food and beverage applications. Read More

Food Business News and Mintel are partnering to deliver a comprehensive view of the market for plant-based food and beverages. The 30-minute webinar will cover all aspects of the marketplace, including consumer insights, business and category developments and product introductions.

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Today’s consumers want balance, nutrition, comfort—and of course, great taste. They’re looking for less added sugars, PLUS products that support proactive nutrition, positive-packed ingredients and permissible indulgence. But, these better-for-you foods don’t have to be bland. We’ll share how to deliver delicious health-forward nutrition in delightful indulgences. Find out how to deliver real solutions that give you an edge, in our webinar. Brought to you by ADM. Read More

The Food Business News Trends and Innovations Web Series keeps pace with the rapidly evolving marketplace during an unprecedented time. Learn what’s new and what’s next for e-commerce, consumer eating patterns, plant-based and clean label innovation by top industry experts. Read More

The Food Entrepreneur™ Expo, was an interactive tasting event held on Aug. 26. For a fee, participants received a curated box of innovative products to sample as they heard the stories behind the concepts directly from the founders. View the session to get the flavor of the event and let us know if you would like to participate in our next product sampling. Space is limited. Email Christina Sullivan at csullivan@sosland.com if you’re interested in participating in the next Food Entrepreneur Expo.

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Imagine a world without allergies, inflammation, obesity and more. Calyxt, a plant-based technology company does. It is leveraging advanced technologies and insights to bring healthier, more sustainable products to market. It accelerates the breeding process with proprietary TALEN® technology to enhance the unique characteristics that naturally exist in plants and is doing what farmers have done for hundreds of years in the fraction of the time. It developed the first commercialized gene edited food product in the U.S., and possibilities for solutions to address unmet consumer, environmental and marketplace demands are vast. Join us for a discussion about the Future of Food to learn more. Read More

Whether you call it alternative meat, meat analogues, plant-based meat or veggie meat, one thing is clear: Formulating for this growing market takes consumer and ingredient savvy. In this presentation, you'll learn about this complex market and the multiple ingredient technology solutions available to help optimize your products for success. Read More

Formulating baking and snack foods with honey offers countless benefits ranging from flavor to function to marketing. In this engaging webinar, we’ll tell the story of honey from bee to the bottle, then detail the science behind honey’s composition and how the all-natural, unprocessed ingredient balances flavor, naturally extends shelf life and attracts consumers. Read More