Ingredient markets emerged from the unprecedented “year of the pandemic” with multi-year high prices for some commodities as stocks declined due in part to strong export demand, especially from China. As vaccines curb the coronavirus, the political climate in Washington changes and weather is an ever-present threat, businesses are facing more unknowns than ever and need all the input they can get to help make smart buying, selling and food manufacturing decisions. This 4-session webinar will include expert presentations on grains, shortening, sweeteners, transportation, consumer trends, energy, weather and the economic outlook. Read More

As more consumers look closely at ingredient labels and on-pack claims to understand what ingredients are in their food, it’s important to offer meat products with consumer-friendly ingredients in mind. This webinar will focus on the trends driving these changes, how consumers perceive different ingredients, and the formulating opportunities with functional clean label ingredients. Read More

Today, everyone is talking about plant-based protein. Yet, as consumers demand more tailored nutrition, it’s going to take more than just protein to win with consumers. Join this webinar to learn how to combine the benefits of plant-based protein with other in-demand nutrients for skin health, gut health, brain health, clean energy and recovery––and do it all without compromising on taste. Read More

The Dutch national association for the meat industry, COV, is aiming to get the word out on its high-quality product and is running a promotional campaign for European veal in North America. Veal production has a long tradition in Europe and The Netherlands is at its forefront, being the largest producer of veal in the world and the by far largest exporter. The Dutch veal industry is dedicated to quality, sustainability and animal welfare. Veal from Europe complies to the highest international standards in terms of food safety and quality. Dutch veal is an exceptional product closely tied with Europe’s quality culinary tradition. Join us to understand what makes Dutch Veal unique. Read More

The processed meat market— currently at 24 billion pounds annually in the U.S.— is growing, and 43% of consumers are looking for meat products with fewer additives. Learn how meat manufacturers can utilize Ingredion’s broad portfolio of clean label starches as phosphate alternatives in tumble-marinated and injected poultry to better appeal to these consumers. Our differentiated starch solutions deliver the appeal of clean and simple labels for your poultry without sacrificing performance. Read More

Presented by Temple Grandin, this webinar will include:

• Discussion of why technology combined with training are essential to improving animal welfare practices
• The evolution of traditional stunning equipment and the ABCs of maintaining today’s equipment; An overview of Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS) including its benefits and applications across species
• Guidelines for monitoring and measuring animal handling and the role of training, traditional auditing and Remote Video Auditing.

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