Original article posted on Nutritional Outlook. Functional fiber blends by Icon Foods will be showcased at Expo West 2025 Article by Erin McEvoy, with insights from Icon Foods Digestive-friendly FibRefine 3.0 and Organic FibRefine 3.5 tolerably add up to 15g of fiber In a March 4, 2025, press release, ingredient Read more…
By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Where does one even start? Tariffs? Cargill’s anti-dumping suit? Demand for containers? The only thing we are missing is a pandemic. We will dive into the burning dumpster in a bit but first let’s have a look at things that look Read more…
Semaglutide, commonly referred to as Ozempic[i], falls into drugs categories known as GLP-1 or Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. Tirzepatide, commonly referred to at the brand Mounjaro[ii], falls into a dual agonist category which contain both GLP-1 and GIP, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide. Both are important classes of incretin hormones that play Read more…
Fiber stacking is just as it sounds. Stacking fibers in the perfect rations to maximize fiber contact in your formula without triggering a consumer GI response while maintaining a luxurious mouthfeel and texture. Fiber stacking works by way of metabolic rates, pathways, and gastrointestinal impacts of two or more dietary Read more…
The mouthfeel of a food product significantly influences consumer acceptance and enjoyment. As the food industry seeks to improve sensory experiences while addressing the mass cries for more fiber, the incorporation of soluble fibers such as tapioca fiber and inulin has emerged as a savvy strategy. I am going to Read more…
The organic ingredients market has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, reflecting a broader shift in consumer preferences towards health and sustainability. The global organic food and beverage market was valued at approximately $150 billion in 2021[i] and is projected to reach over $300 billion by 2028, growing Read more…
The proposed 2025 tariffs will have a wide range of effects on the price of food ingredients. Here’s how these tariffs might impact food ingredient pricing: Increased Import Costs: Potential tariffs in 2025 may arise from ongoing geopolitical tensions, shifts in trade policy, or efforts to address trade imbalances and Read more…
Thaumatin, a naturally sweet molecule derived from the fruit of the katemfe tree (Thaumatococcus daniellii), has grown legs due to its intense sweetness—up to 2,000 times sweeter than sucrose and more importantly its growing use as a positive allosteric modulator (flavor enhancer) in both sweet and savory foods. Originating from Read more…
There are around 2,000 to 8,000 taste buds. Think of them as tiny flavor detectives stationed all over your tongue, eagerly waiting for delicious flavors to arrive. Each bud is home to specialized receptors, ready to spring into action as soon as they detect something flavorful. Taste receptors are not Read more…
