Dairy processors got a first-hand look at the new ingredients and flavors for dairy foods at the IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) 12th Annual Meeting + Food Expo last month in Las Vegas. Billed as the largest annual food science forum and exposition in the world, it offered attendees and exhibitors the chance to discover the latest consumer trends, learn about cutting-edge food science developments and applications, and experience new products and technologies.

Photo courtesy of IFT and Oscar Einzig

IFT had a total of 358 foreign exhibitors and 708 domestic exhibitors this year, with 18,201 total registrants.

IFT’s next Annual Meeting + Food Expo will be held in Chicago, July 13-16, 2013.

On the following pages (also available through the links below) is an overview of the ingredient exhibitors at this year’s show:

1. Palsgaard introduced new emulsifier/stabilizer system with lower guar gum
2. Archer Daniels Midland Co. launches Clarisoy 150
3. Chr. Hansen showed off natural color solutions for prepared foods
4. Gelita - Smart solutions for today’s food and health & nutrition industry
5. Penford - A high-performance low-cost alternative to casein
6. Naturex showcases market-driven ingredients
7. SunOpta Inc. announces new ingredient offerings
8. Fortitech focuses on fortified product development expertise

Photo courtesy of IFT and Oscar Einzig