The IFT food expo is always a place to be fed information, insights, innovations, and, of course, food. This year there was no shortage of food and beverage product concepts showcasing exhibitors’ latest ingredient and formulation expertise. Through these product concepts, attendees experienced some of the industry’s responses to health trends such as the proliferation of plant-based foods and beverages, protein’s reign, fiber’s defined status, and more.
Beverages continued to be a great vehicle …
Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas—a biotech company leading the way in AI-powered ingredient discovery—sat down with Food Technology while at IFT FIRST to share what’s in store for her company and offer advice for others on how to implement AI in their organizations.
The head of FDA’s new Human Foods Program (HFP), which launches as an agency unit on Oct. 1, 2024, goes beyond his July 16 IFT FIRST keynote remarks to share his broad vision for ensuring nutritious and safe foods for all consumers.
A visually oriented overview of mushroom and fungi ingredient trends.
News about food industry suppliers, including new product rollouts and research findings.
A team of Food Technology editors visited the IFT FIRST Food Expo floor in search of the latest ingredient innovations–and found five top trends designed to solve an array of food industry challenges.