The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Del Monte Corporation and Treatt have launched a range of upcycled, fruit-derived extracts from pineapple, watermelon, mango, and cantaloupe for beverage applications.

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.

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.

Solina has acquired Denver-based Epicurean Butter, aiming to expand its dairy innovation and culinary flavour solutions for the US food manufacturing and foodservice sectors.

Tradebe has acquired citrus oil producer CitraSource from IFF to strengthen its Life Sciences Ingredients division and expand its North American citrus value chain.

Ingredion has finalised the sale of a 51% interest in Rafhan Maize to a group led by Nishat Hotels and Properties Ltd for approximately $165 million, while retaining a minority stake.

BLNCD Naturals and Foundry Nation have unveiled a cannabis beverage collection featuring 0.4mg of hemp-derived THC combined with minor cannabinoids and adaptogens.