The National Organic Standards Board to Review Organic-allowed Substances
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) confirmed plans to include several hydrocolloids in its sunset review process. Announced as a part of its annual notice of renewal process, the NOSB is soliciting public comment on non-agricultural substances used to create or enhance organic substances. The reviews impact 2028 and 2029 sunset planning, reflecting the 5-year…
Why We’re Proud Members of the International Food Additives Council
A lot happens between conceptualizing and delivering a food product to store shelves. Every ingredient undergoes regulatory scrutiny that impacts product availability, formulation, storage and myriad other decision points. All of these factors are designed to ensure consumer health and safety. Organizations like the International Food Additives Council play a vital role in advocating science…
Creating Artificial Flavors: The Science of Good Taste
Artificial flavors help manufacturers in several industries put a safe, reliable and affordable product on store shelves. Artificial flavorings are necessary to meet consumer demand, limit consumer price volatility and keep vital products like medicines stable and effective. Go beyond the label with our artificial flavor deep-dive … What Are Artificial Flavors? The FDA defines…
The National Organic Standards Board to Review Organic-allowed Substances
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) confirmed plans to include several hydrocolloids in its sunset review process. Announced as a part of its annual notice of renewal process, the NOSB is soliciting public comment on non-agricultural substances used to create or enhance organic substances. The reviews impact 2028 and 2029 sunset planning, reflecting the 5-year…
The Specialty Food Ingredients Market: A Snapshot
Worldwide demand for convenience foods that are healthy, nutritious and packed with flavor is on the rise. This has packaged food manufacturers increasingly reliant on specialty food ingredients to deliver a quality product to market. More than ever, these specialty ingredients provide bespoke solutions to production challenges, fueling a health-focused shift toward finished foods in…
What Makes Something Gluten-free?
Consumers place a tremendous amount of trust in the gluten-free certification process. To place a safe product on the store shelf, food manufacturers rely on exceptional quality assurance standards at every link in the supply chain. From source to storage to the manufacturing facility, gluten-free ingredients require elevated standards to eliminate the risk of gluten…
Food Regulations in Europe vs. the US
US and European food standards are more aligned than most consumers believe. Each respective regulatory body requires pre-market testing, labeling and safety guidance levels. In other words, these two markets have much more in common than they differ – and that’s excellent news for suppliers, manufacturers and consumers. Consistently High Food Standards in Both Markets…
Behind the Label: Natural Flavor Ingredients
Demand for natural flavor ingredients has increased steadily for years. Today’s consumers have high expectations regarding quality, natural ingredients. Interest in natural flavors has outpaced consumer – and industry – understanding. Understanding the core definition, changing regulations and technical opportunities around natural flavor ingredients can help suppliers and manufacturers leverage “natural” beyond the label. What…
Specialty Ingredients: Definitions, Regulations, and More
Specialty ingredients play an outsized role in producing healthy, affordable products for the global market. The term “specialty” applies to specific subcategories of ingredients across several product lines to describe food, cosmetics and other products that meet higher standards of regulation in the U.S., Europe and global markets. This distinction is vital for manufacturers counting…
PetShure® Imaginarium 2022 Seminar Highlights Pet Food Industry Trends
PetShure® Imaginarium, a collaborative think tank for innovative endeavors and product development, founded by Balchem’s Animal Health and Nutrition Group, was held this November and offered valuable insights into the results of more than 3 years’ worth of research. In partnership with Balchem and the Poultry Science Department at Auburn University, the two-day conference highlighted…
At Tilley, we do more than provide high-quality ingredients for world-class manufacturers. Our customers rely on us to keep their plants running in times of unpredictable demand. We continuously strive to be experts in the markets we serve, so we can be the trusted and reliable partner to our suppliers and customers.