Eats Meets West Global innovations in food and beverage A blog by Nagase America

Not all beers are created equal.  This is something Scott Helstad, technical services manager at Cargill, knows well.  A seasoned industry veteran, Scott has spent over 28 years working with some of the world’s largest beer companies and is also an avid beer aficionado himself.  Scott recently presented some interesting new research on flavor enhancement …

From Millennials to the aging population, U.S. consumers are increasingly looking for new types of beverages with functional benefits, beyond their traditional favorites. In fact, according to Mintel, two thirds of Americans (67%) sometimes or frequently purchase new/different beverages*. However, with an increasing number of beverage alternatives available, how do formulators develop “better-for-you” beverages that will stand out from …

TREHA® trehalose is a multi-functional ingredient with many benefits in food and beverage formulations.  From improving the flavor of functional beverages to protecting probiotics during stress conditions, TREHA® can help food formulators solve a variety of challenges in multiple applications.  Below is a teaser of the top three reasons, and to learn all of them download the full list! …

As the year comes to an end, we focus on important things, such as spending time with family and friends, keeping warm, and reflecting on the past year and the year to come.  Unfortunately, we also spend a lot of time loosening our belts after eating too much at holiday meals.  It is no surprise …

There is no doubt that freshness keeps consumers coming back for more, especially when it comes to packaged and convenience foods.  Over the next decade, the purchase of packaged and convenience foods is forecasted to increase 10%, according to the NPD Group (2013).  While consumers want products that meet the needs of their busy lifestyles, …