Brooke Just

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LILLE, FRANCE — Roquette is expanding its Nutralys portfolio with two textured protein solutions for plant-based formulations. The additions expand the company’s portfolio to now include pea, wheat, rice and fava bean plant proteins. Nutralys T Wheat 600L marks the company’s foray into the textured wheat protein market and was developed in response to consumers wanting more fibrous, chicken-style alternatives.

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WESTERVILLE, OHIO — T. Marzetti Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corp. and a manufacturer and seller of specialty food products, has hired Judith Mondello as its chief research, development and quality officer succeeding Steve Hill, PhD. Hill has led the T Marzetti’s R&D and quality unit since 2017 and will retire later this year, according to the company. Mondello will be responsible for overseeing the company’s R&D, product innovation, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

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SHANDONG, CHINA  — Howtian is helping food and beverage manufacturers take aim at the volatile cocoa industry with its plant-based natural flavor enhancer. SoPure Flevia Gsg previously was formulated for beverage and dairy applications but now may be used in cocoa-based products. SoPure Flevia Gsg may be used in applications including chocolate dairy beverages, cocoa protein shakes, coco-flavored nutrition bars, bakery items and spreads.

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Brooke Just

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Danone US is keeping pace with the growth of its coffee and creamer portfolio by opening a $65 million production line at its plant in Jacksonville, Fla.  Danone, which owns such coffee-focused brands as International Delight creamers and Stok Cold Brew Coffee, said the new production line features a bottle-molding process that may increase production capacity. The Jacksonville-based facility has been open since 1948.

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Brooke Just

WASHINGTON — Laoban is expanding its Asian-inspired frozen food lineup with the addition of a new collection – Crunchy Bites. The items include crab Rangoon, scallion pancakes and Taiwanese popcorn chicken that are air-fryer ready. Laoban’s co-founders Patrick Conye and Tim Ma said the products were inspired by what Ma grew up eating in his family’s restaurants and also what consumers order at restaurants, takeout or delivery.