Marcela Jaramillo Asmar is the senior vice president of marketing at Luker Chocolate. Her primary role involves formulating the brand’s global marketing tactics. Asmar leverages her strategic approach to marketing and deep understanding of consumer trends to uplift the brand across both new and existing markets. Her unique understanding of value chains rooted in agriculture

A survey conducted by Ingredient Communications suggests that a majority of consumers believe it is necessary for food and beverage companies to disclose when they use artificial intelligence (AI) in their production processes. The survey showed that a significant 83% of participants think it’s crucial for such products to bear labels indicating they’ve been created

Flavorchem predicts that consumers in the approaching year will exhibit a fascinating dualism, attempting to juggle between health consciousness and hedonic pleasures. The company observed, “This evolution represents a tailored approach to wellbeing, whereby bespoke ingredient choices meet myriad health objectives. Yet in parallel, consumers are welcoming lavish, feel-good items for solace, spurring on an

Nori Shirai, the visionary behind PTG Inc., is looking to propel unrecognized Japanese food and dietary supplements into the global market. Made by Japan’s smaller manufacturers, their exceptional quality makes them ideal for international consumers. PTG Inc., founded in 2022, is an advocate for these manufacturers’ potential. Shirai, with an illustrious international marketing career spanning

Securing success in the functional food industry over the next five years is contingent on exploiting key trends such as protein, particularly those derived from animals, probiotics, postbiotics, and addressing escalating consumer concerns. The most fruitful way to strategize the market would involve transforming an existing traditional food product to make it more palatable and

Kerry has been awarded a $21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to bolster its “Midwest Greener Future” initiative through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This dynamic, farm-centric sustainable agriculture scheme is aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing water quality throughout supply chains in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois,

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s scientific report is now accessible. Its content consists of the committee’s independent, research-based conclusions and recommendations given to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This report, combined with feedback from the public and federal agencies, will aid these departments in

Ohly, a renowned supplier of yeast-based ingredients and powders, has just launched their Customer Innovation Center, strategically positioned on the outskirts of Chicago. The establishment is constructed to encourage meaningful collaboration with partners and customers within the food and nutrition industry. This space will be used for creating novel concepts and solutions right on the

Historically, the cognitive support arena of nutritional products primarily addressed age-associated degeneration. However, it has since expanded to cater to a broader range of requirements for individuals across different age groups. “The understanding and promotion of cognitive wellness have seen tremendous growth in the last twenty years, with dietary supplements and ingredients becoming crucial pillars

We sought insights from industry experts deeply versed in marketplace dynamics to discuss significant trends and developments expected in the business, regulatory, science, and market sectors for the upcoming year. Their insights span a range of issues, notably state regulations, global supply chain strategies, and women’s health. Michael McGuffin, President of the American Herbal Products