The past few years’ events resulted in more consumers prioritizing their health and wellness goals. 63% of Americans and 74% of Canadians actively seek functionality in the products they consume. (FlavorSum Study). And new behaviors are becoming the norm, with 89% of consumers planning to adhere to the health and wellness goals established in the past two years. (Healthy Monday)

Many applications, including gummies, are primed to offer functional benefits. With their fun and tasty format, gummies provide a bridge for consumers who don’t want to sacrifice on taste experience but still want boosts to everyday nutrition.

Are you working on a functional gummy project? Check out our recent blog post to learn what’s fueling growth and innovation in the gummy space and how to make the most of that growth. You’ll also discover formulating tips and flavor trends to inspire your new product development.

FlavorSum at IFT 2022: Functional Refreshing Beverages and Snack Bars

IFT FIRST is back in person for the first time since 2019 from July 11-13! The show will occur at McCormick Center in Chicago, IL, with an estimated participation of 18,000 attendees and over 700 exhibitors. Our team will be exhibiting for the first time since National Flavors, GSB Flavor Creators, Bonnie & Don Flavours, and Whittle and Mutch unified as FlavorSum.

We’ve crafted seven prototype concepts that marry function and flavor to showcase our capabilities in the growing functional food and beverage market. Visit FlavorSum booth #S0442 to sample our insights-driven refreshing beverage and snack bar flavors.

Innovation Evolution: What’s Next in the Organic Food & Beverage Market

Over the last decade, organic offerings have expanded outside the produce section and into all aisles of the grocery store. According to Mintel, the number of categories with organic launches in the last 52 weeks has increased nearly 13% compared to 10 years ago. What’s driving this change in organic offerings through the food and beverage landscape? Our team explores the organic market in our recent blog post, where you’ll discover how consumer behavior is driving growth and the categories and flavors trending in organic offerings.

Regulatory Corner: National Bioengineered (B.E.) Food Disclosure Standard

Since January 2019, the USDA has required that food manufacturers, importers, and other entities that label foods for retail sale disclose information about B.E. food and B.E. food ingredients. The list of bioengineered foods is under review by the Office of Management and Budget for any necessary revisions.

As a supplier of ingredients that go into foods for retail sale, FlavorSum has established communication for customers to comply with B.E. labeling requirements effectively. Our team indicates whether the product contains bioengineered genetic material in our documentation. If the product does contain bioengineered genetic materials ingredients, we share those ingredients and their source. If the product does not contain bioengineered genetic materials, we share details around why that is the case, including:

FlavorSum Team News

Celebrating our Growing Team

Helping you reach your food and beverage development goals is a priority at FlavorSum, where our team commits to doing what’s right for your brand every day. We’re expanding our bench strength and welcoming the following team members to FlavorSum:

Nick D. – Production
Caine D. – Production
David S. – Procurement
Nate K. – I.T.

In the July issue of FlavorSum Insights:

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