ROCKVILLE, MD, September 12, 2026 — International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) announced a nearly $70 million expansion of its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility in February 2025 to produce TAURA by IFF fruit-based ingredients for snack manufacturers. The 47,000-square-foot expansion was designed to become operational in the latter half of 2026 and is expected to create up to 40 new jobs. The investment adds U.S. manufacturing capacity for fruit pieces and pastes used...

ROCKVILLE, MD, September 12, 2026 — DSM-Firmenich’s construction of a new production facility in Parma, Italy, scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027, is adding capacity for concentrated powder flavors, reaction flavors and functional blends through an encapsulation-enabled production process. The investment provides a concrete commercial signal for the expanding use of encapsulation in food ingredient applications, particularly where manufacturers need better...

OCKVILLE, MD, September 12, 2026 — Nuts ’N More’s collagen-containing high-protein peanut butter products illustrate how collagen is moving beyond powders and beverages into familiar food formats. Its Toffee Crunch High Protein Peanut Butter combines peanut butter with whey protein isolate and collagen protein, reflecting growing interest in functional spreads that fit established snacking and breakfast habits. The product development comes as brands seek food-based...

ROCKVILLE, MD, September 12, 2026 — Tetra Pak’s November 2025 launch of Factory OS, an automation platform designed to make food and beverage factories AI-ready, highlights the growing role of automated process control in equipment-intensive production environments. The development is particularly relevant to brining operations, where recipe settings, salinity checks, temperature control and process records increasingly need to be managed with less operator variation....

Rockville, Maryland, United States – September 11, 2026 – The global Low-Solubility HPPs Market, valued at USD 169.0 million in 2026, is projected to reach USD 284.0 million by 2036, expanding at a steady 5.3% CAGR during the forecast period. This growth reflects rising demand for high-performance organic pigments that resist dissolution, bleeding, and migration in demanding applications such as automotive coatings, engineering plastics, and packaging inks. Industry...

Rockville, Maryland, United States – September 11, 2026 – The global wet pet food processing equipment market stood at USD 1.7 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 1.8 billion in 2026. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.2% during 2026–2036, attaining a value of USD 3.3 billion by 2036. Rising pet humanization, premiumization of wet pet food, and expanding manufacturing capacity in emerging economies are fueling demand for advanced mixing,...

Rockville, Maryland, United States – September 11, 2026 - The global high-oleocanthal olive extract market is projected to grow from USD 2.3 billion in 2026 to USD 4.7 billion by 2036, registering a robust CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. This expansion reflects surging demand for high-potency natural bioactive compounds with proven anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties across nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food applications. Get detailed...

Rockville, Maryland, United States – September 11, 2026 – The global bone and joint health supplement market is estimated at USD 16.5 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 35.0 billion by 2036, registering a robust CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. This growth reflects increasing consumer focus on preventive musculoskeletal health, driven by aging demographics, rising fitness participation, and innovation in convenient supplement formats. Get detailed...

Beet Sugar Market is experiencing continued interest as manufacturers and agricultural stakeholders look for opportunities to strengthen food ingredient supply chains and improve production efficiency. Derived from sugar beets, beet sugar plays an established role in the global food industry and can be incorporated into a broad selection of products. Its applications extend across bakery, confectionery, beverages, desserts, processed foods, and other categories. As food manufacturers continue...

The Mineral Ingredient Market is becoming increasingly important as food, beverage, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and wellness companies focus on delivering products that support everyday health and nutritional requirements. Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, and other essential nutrients are widely used across functional foods, dietary supplements, fortified beverages, infant nutrition, sports nutrition, and specialized health products. Growing awareness of nutritional...

The global edible vegetable oil industry is undergoing significant transformation as food producers and consumers increasingly prioritize convenience, versatility, nutrition, and product quality. Vegetable oils remain essential ingredients in everyday food preparation and commercial manufacturing, supporting applications ranging from household cooking and frying to baking, sauces, snacks, frozen foods, and prepared meals. Their functional characteristics and wide availability make them...

Rockville, Maryland, USA September 10, 2026 – The global natural flavor modulators market is projected to grow from USD 2.6 billion in 2026 to USD 5.1 billion by 2036, registering a robust CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. This expansion reflects strong demand from food and beverage manufacturers seeking clean-label solutions for taste optimization, sugar and salt reduction, and enhanced sensory performance in healthier product formulations. Get detailed market...