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Ciranda offers reduced sugar syrups

Ciranda’s new line of organic and non-GMO reduced sugar syrups from agave and tapioca can be used as a single syrup replacement for traditional syrups or combined to create the perfect sweetener solution for food applications. Tapioca Syrup RS18 is a clear, mildly viscous syrup produced from tapioca starch using non-GMO enzymes. It has a […]

Young Canadians willing to pay more for organic, non-GMO food

About one-in-four Canadians frequently check labels to see if the products they buy are organic and non-GMO. Canadians aged 18 to 34 are more likely than their older counterparts to consider paying a premium for produce and groceries that are organic or free from genetically modified organisms (GMO), a new Research Co. poll has found. […]

Upcycled ingredients is a fast-growing trend

Upcycling is gaining traction among a growing number of consumers and food manufacturers that want to reduce food waste, which is a major contributor to climate change. Upcycled foods use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption. They are sourced and produced using verified supply chains and have a positive impact on […]

Organic food sales topped $60 billion in 2022

Organic sales grew by 4% despite inflation challenges Organic food sales in the United States in 2022 broke through $60 billion for the first time, hitting another high-level mark for the resilient organic sector. Total organic sales—including organic non-food products—were a record $67.6 billion, according to the 2023 Organic Industry Survey released in May by […]

Montana Specialty Mills expands operations, processing capacity

Great Falls, Montana is getting an economic boost with expansion of Montana Specialty Mills’ processing facility. The company processes agricultural commodities including non-GMO and organic canola oil, flaxseed, linseed oil, and meal, among others. The $15 million expansion (projected completion: end of 2023) will include an additional building to house new equipment and increase processing […]