Nothing stands still in the food ingredients industry. As tastes, dietary preferences, health regulations, and food supply concerns shift, those who have dedicated their careers to this industry must evolve with the times. Food ingredients executives must be vigilant in…

It’s an unmistakable fact that consumers are becoming more discerning about the ingredients listed on food labels. They are scanning for signs of sugar or other ingredients they now consider “unhealthy”. Just as there is a growing preference towards more selections on organic produce, there is also a growing demand for natural flavoring in other food products.

Low-or no-calorie sweetener fans want to avoid sugar thinking it is the major cause of weight gain. But these alternatives are shunned by many who don’t trust low-calorie sweeteners. Their concerns relate to health, naturalness and taste. As more and more consumers are becoming aware of the health risks associated with obesity, both sides are uniting in the general agreement that sugar content needs to be reduced.

The increasing popularity of ethnic cuisine is fueling a rising demand for spices. According to Gary Augustine, executive director of market development for US Spices and herbs company Kalsec, “If you look at spice and herbs, the power of them…

Key Corporate Services is one of the top Food Ingredients recruiters in the country. We recognize that one of the most important characteristics of professionals in this industry is to be proactive in times of changes. As our tastes and dietary…