The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Global ingredients leader IFF has signed an agreement to sell its botanical extracts, vitamins, minerals, and natural colours business to SuanNutra, a functional ingredients provider backed by Carbyne Equity Partners.

MycoTechnology and Adorvia Biotechnology have formed a global collaboration combining honey truffle sweet protein with Reb M stevia to improve natural sugar-reduction formulations.

North American flavour solutions producer FlavorSum has acquired Brea-based S&S Flavors, establishing a West Coast Innovation Centre and adding powdered flavour capabilities to its regional manufacturing network.

Oterra has launched liquid formats of its Jungle Blue and Arctic Blue natural colours, providing food and beverage manufacturers with easier-to-disperse, naturally sourced blues.

Brothers Cider has expanded its premium offering with the launch of Wild Cloudy Apple, a 7.0% ABV unfiltered cider designed to capture the growing demand for craft-style products.

Oterra has launched FruitMax Yellow 1020 WSS, a turmeric-derived natural yellow colour designed to help Southeast Asian instant noodle manufacturers replace artificial dyes.

LBB Specialties has been appointed as an authorised distributor for Borregaard's BioVanillin range in the US and Canada, expanding access to wood-based vanilla flavour solutions.

Takis has announced a strategic shift to remove artificial colours and TBHQ from its entire snack portfolio by the end of 2026, aligning with evolving consumer ingredient preferences.