IFT First 2025: Biospringer serves up flavor innovation with “bitter blockers” for alt-sweeteners

Andrew Vasina, North America culinary center manager, spoke to us about how Biospringer uses fermentation to develop natural flavor solutions. He highlighted yeast extracts that enhance umami in savory foods and bitter blockers...

IFT First 2025 live: Cargill on leveraging insights to “meet consumers where they are” and guide NPD

We catch up with Keith Albright, senior consumer insights manager for the North America team at Cargill, who details how the company’s proprietary research influences product reformulations and innovation for its customers. He...

IFT First 2025: Hydrosome Labs boosts fermentation and beverage flavor with “ultrafine bubbles”

Bob Jacobs, president of Hydrosome Labs, walked us through the biotech firm’s science of ultrafine bubbles using water and how it enhances nutrient and flavor delivery in beverages. He told us the clean label technology improves...

IFT First 2025 live: FoodChain ID highlights AI-powered formulation guidance tool

FoodChain ID’s Mentor is an embedded AI product development tool that delivers real-time guidance and intelligence to enable faster, safer, and more consistent decision making in formulation and compliance. We caught up with Wes...

IFT First 2025: GNT USA tackles F&B color challenges amid regulatory pressures

As natural color demands rise, Alice Lee, technical marketing manager at GNT USA, spoke to us about the role of color in food perception amid shifting FD&C regulations. She emphasized the need for continuous innovation to...

IFT First 2025 live: Tirlán on enhancing sustainability credentials in a shifting dairy market

We speak with Kate Lennon, category manager for whey protein and lactose at Tirlán, about the company’s IFT First 2025 showcase, which includes whey protein isolates, milk protein concentrates, and oat-based ingredients. Lennon...