Organic Trade Association Backs DOIA

The newly introduced Domestic Organic Investment Act (DOIA) has received unconditional support from the Organic Trade Association. The bipartisan, bicameral bill was introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives to make much needed improvements to the expansion capacity of U.S. farmers and manufacturers in order to meet the demands from the $71 billion dollar organic marketplace. The goal with the new legislation is to set up competitive grants for organic producers and manufacturers to be able to invest in increased storage, processing, aggregation, and distribution capacity. The new bill will also seek to build on the objectives of the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program, which was introduced in 2023 and administered by USDA to help solve supply chain gaps and drive organic growth through grants to organic farmers and businesses.

“We are deeply grateful to the sponsoring lawmakers for introducing this important and timely legislation,” said Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association. “These infrastructure investments will remove longstanding barriers from the farmgate through the supply chain to give organic producers and manufacturers the capacity they need to meet the rapidly growing consumer demand for the benefits of organic.” 

Balchem Announces Manufacturing Site in New York

Global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, Balchem, revealed plans to open a 12-acre production plant site in Orange County, New York, in 2027. The high-capacity manufacturing facility will allow the company to increase the production capacity for its BakeShure, ConfecShure and MeatShure microencapsulation solutions and meet the growing demand from customers and consumers for solutions that offer extended shelf life, optimized texture, and enhanced production efficiency.

“Our new facility will offer so much: State-of-the-art equipment and processes, increased production capacity for our microencapsulation solutions and a whole host of opportunities to advance the design, manufacture and application of controlled-release ingredients,” said Ted Harris, Chairman, President and CEO of Balchem. “Building on over five decades of expertise and innovation in this arena, the new site has been designed to incorporate the very latest advances in food science and sustainable production, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Ultimately, this move is a strategic investment that strengthens our foothold in the USA and aligns with our ongoing mission to make the world a healthier place.”

NutriFusion Enters Partnership with BeLoved Foods

NutriFusion, makers of concentrated micronutrient and phytonutrient-rich food ingredient blends from fruits and vegetables, is partnering with creators of high protein, rich in fiber, indulgent mug cake mixes, BeLoved Foods, to bring female customers over the age of 35 a unique cake mix that caters to their nutritional needs. Ready in as quick as 60 seconds, the mug cake mixes feature high fiber grains, added protein, essential vitamins and minerals, significant amounts of antioxidants from cocoa, blueberries, turmeric, cinnamon and will be available in several delectable flavors including:

• Chocolate Serenity (rich, deep cocoa flavor, studded with sweet chocolate chips)
• Cinna Choco Comfort (soft cinnamon cake base with sweet chocolate chips
• Lemon Berry Bliss (fresh zesty lemon base with real bits of blueberries)

"For NutriFusion, collaboration is a major driver in our work, because when like-minded individuals put their heads together, they can move mountains,” said William Grand, co-founder and CEO of NutriFusion. “Partnering with BeLoved Foods is the perfect example of powerful collaboration, as together we have the ability to make a positive nutritional impact on customers without having to deny them indulgence.”

Frites Street Earns Seed Oil Free Certification

Frites Street French Fries are now Seed Oil Free Certified, confirming they are prepared without seed oils and meet the rigorous standards set by the Seed Oil Free Alliance. The brand's products have now been certified with documentation review and independent lab testing of distinct oils and refined fats, followed by ongoing surveillance through periodic re-testing and process monitoring. Additionally, the company has announced a Tropical High Oleic Seedless Fruit Oil to accompany its fries in commercial kitchens and serve as a Seedless alternative for deep fryers and high-heat cooking. 

“After years of searching, we finally developed the perfect oil for our already premium potatoes,” said Flip Isard, Founder of Frites Street. “Our goal started simple: let’s make it practical for kitchens to replace seed oils without sacrificing quality. Getting Seed Oil Free Certified is a milestone. We’re proud to give restaurants a healthy fryer oil they can use at scale.”

Layn Natural Ingredients Earns SAI Gold 

Layn Natural Ingredients has been issued Gold Level Status by Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) for its Monk Fruit ingredient. The Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) program is used for self-assessment and third-party verification by food and drink businesses looking to assess, improve, and validate on-farm sustainability in their supply chains. Members of the nonprofit SAI Platform network work together with the organization to help spread the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices and the transformation to sustainable food systems.

“We are honored to have our monk fruit ingredient receive the Gold level recognition on the Farm Sustainability Assessment from the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative,” said Frank Xie, President and CEO of Layn Natural Ingredients. “Sustainability has always been at the heart of Layn Natural Ingredients, and this achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and supporting farming communities. As one of the world’s largest suppliers of monk fruit, we are proud to lead by example in driving sustainable practices across the industry.”

Introducing: The Pipeline for Beverage Creators

Sensient Flavors & Extracts has announced the debut of its new beverage development hub, The Pipeline. Offering a tailored support experience that adapts to its customers needs, the platform includes options to help:

• Get strategic guidance for all steps of the beverage launch journey
• Partner with Sensient’s experts from all segments of beverage creation and formulation
• Enjoy access to a vetted network of packaging, production, distribution, sales and marketing partners

Created with the goal of increasing the success rate of new beverage product launches, The Pipeline provides support and guidance from industry scientists, manufacturing experts and marketing professionals. "Challenges require solutions, not head shakes and shrugs,” said Pat Hanson, General Manager of Sensient Flavors & Extracts’ sweet and beverage business unit. “We recognized a gap in service within the industry and chose to step up to help beverage creators get the support they need to bring new products to market more easily and intentionally to increase their chances of success.”

IFF Attends Food Ingredients Europe Show

Participants at th eFood Ingredients Europe show gathered to showcase their latest offerings in health, plant-based, pet food, and sustainable ingredients. The IFF Health Sciences Food Biosciences team was in attendance, highlighting two of the company's dairy and brewing solutions:

• CHOOZIT LIFT culture that eliminates cheese curd washing entirely to dramatically reduce water and energy use while preserving taste, texture, and process efficiency.
• DIAZYME NOLO enzyme that converts fermentable sugars into unfermentable ones, allowing the brewing process to continue normally and yielding full‑bodied non‑alcoholic beer with the same mouthfeel as the real thing – while using 37% less grist to produce the same volume.

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