Reduced calorie food no longer must mean boring, bland and tasteless. With 45% calorie reduction and 0% taste reduction you can make reduced calorie food products that consumers will actually WANT to eat! As the fats and oils ingredient category evolves there is now an ingredient technology that changes the game. Epogee is producing EPG, a modified plant-sourced oil, an alternative fat that can reduce total calories by up to 45% per serving without sacrificing taste, texture or appearance. Join us for this 20-minute webinar to learn about this revolutionary new food technology ingredient. Read More

Domestic sugar prices are at seven-year highs and huge imports are needed after poor sugar beet and cane crops in North America, despite a global sugar deficit. And that was before the coronavirus sent retail demand for sugar skyrocketing. What will the impact be on prices, supply and demand going forward? How will corn sweeteners be affected? Will the closure of restaurants and schools reduce sugar consumption? Register for the Sugar and Sweeteners webinar to gain valuable supply, demand and pricing insights for the coming months during an unprecedented time in sweetener markets. Read More

Today, everyone is talking about plant-based protein. Yet, as consumers demand more tailored nutrition, it’s going to take more than just protein to win with consumers. Join this webinar to learn how to combine the benefits of plant-based protein with other in-demand nutrients for skin health, gut health, brain health, clean energy and recovery––and do it all without compromising on taste. Read More

Learn how to protect your facility from flies and other insects which can impact your products and ultimately your bottom line. Join IFC entomologist, Sharon Dobesh, for an informative session where you will learn what constitutes a defense against invaders and come away with a proactive plan for helping to prevent, correct and control pests that you can implement immediately. In this webinar you will: • Learn about the common types of flies in logistics, and their harmful threats • Understand the ins and outs of a successful pest prevention program • Gain the skills to defend your facility against pests and occasional invaders Read More

Do you want to know what’s next in food and beverage product development? Register for this free webinar from the editors of Food Business News to learn about the hottest trends and technologies from IFT19, the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting and food expo. Our learnings from education sessions and interviews with food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers at the show will help industry executives adapt to the dynamic changes occurring in the food and beverage marketplace. Read More

High protein, vegan, allergen/gluten-free and grain-free are some of the hottest trends in the food & beverage markets right now. But formulating a great product – par­ticularly at higher protein levels or in allergen/gluten-free applications – often requires work arounds and production issues. Read More

Domestic sugar prices are expected to be stable but firm for the remainder of this year and into 2019-20, although sales for next year were slow early in the season. Supplies appear to be a bit tighter. The U.S.D.A. expects a very modest increase in sugar deliveries this year, while corn sweetener use continues to slide. But how much are regulatory and sugar-reduction efforts affecting demand? Register for this 45-minute Sugar and Sweeteners webinar to gain valuable supply, demand and pricing insights for the coming months. Read More

Large crops and trade disruptions, particularly with China, have buffeted grain and oilseed markets in 2018-19 creating considerable ingredient market uncertainty. This 90-minute Purchasing Seminar webinar will review what has transpired in markets since June and offer insights into what may be in store for the balance of the year. Steve Freed will offer a review of the grains and oilseeds markets, Paul Meyers will cover shortening, Craig Ruffolo will address sugar and corn sweeteners, Robbie Fraser will give an energy update and Drew Lerner will discuss weather. An opportunity for questions will follow the presentations. Read More

High in fat and healthy?  The Ketogenic (Keto) Diet is the high fat, low carb, healthily beneficial diet gaining popularity with consumers.  In this webinar, we will discuss: Benefits of the keto diet  Currently available keto products Key nutritional parameters for the keto diet Challenges in formulating new products that will appeal to your customers Join Keto experts as we help you unlock best practices and need to knows of the diet that goes against everything you’ve heard before. Read More

The sugar reduction trend is growing. How can product formulators best reduce sugar while keeping the taste and texture consumers expect? Join our sweetness experts for insights and solutions to help you deliver in-demand reduced-sugar products, including:

• Proprietary research on consumers’ sugar reduction and sweetener preferences
• Reduced-sugar market trends
• Beverage, dairy and bakery case studies, with common formulation challenges, recommended ingredients and process solutions

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