Sente Foundry LLC, in partnership with leading food product development company Griffith Foods, global food and retail company Yildiz Holding, and leading ingredients company Ingredion, announces the launch of their FoodTech: Health & Wellness startup program. Sente Foundry, Griffith Foods, Ingredion, Yildiz Holding launch FoodTech program Along with being a core ingredient in infant formula, lactoferrin is ideally suited for health supplements, medical nutrition products, ready-to-mix drinks and functional foods. Lactoferrin is highly functional and can be used in a wide range of applications. Lactoferrin is part of Milk Specialties’ NutriPRO family of products and comes in a wide range of concentration options-from 0.15% purity up to 95% purity. We are simply excited to play a key role in the development of the next generation of health-focused products.” “We recognize that consumers are becoming more health conscious and we make it a priority to stay in tune with our customers. “The research around the health and immune benefits of lactoferrin is very compelling,” said David Lenzmeier, CEO of Milk Specialties Global. Recent studies have brought lactoferrin’s antiviral properties to the forefront, demonstrating that it can favorably influence human cell response to COVID-19 infection. There is a growing body of research around the benefits of concentrated lactoferrin for all life stages including enhanced immune system support, promotion of “good” prebiotic bacteria for positive gut health and improved iron status. Lactoferrin comprises only a tiny portion of the overall whey protein but offers powerful health benefits when concentrated. Lactoferrin is a unique protein fraction that occurs naturally in whey protein. The project, which will be completed in May, is in support of ongoing customer partnerships and to align with their future supply chain needs. Milk Specialties Global, a leading international whey and milk protein producer, is entering the lactoferrin market following a multi-million-dollar investment at the company’s Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin facility.

Milk Specialties Global begins lactoferrin production

“Our world-class research and development team developed Soulboost by pinpointing desirable functional ingredients L-theanine and panax ginseng and adding them into great-tasting sparkling water beverages to help people truly feel the moment, whether they need to support mental stamina to make it through a busy day or a moment of relaxation to help unwind-or both,”' said Danielle Barbaro, vice president of R&D at PepsiCo Beverages North America. It is a key addition to PepsiCo’s functional beverage portfolio, following the 2020 launch of Driftwell, a functional still water beverage aimed at combating stress and supporting relaxation. The launch of Soulboost further establishes PepsiCo as a leader in the enhanced water market, expected to reach $11.3 billion by 2027. Soulboost is available in two varieties: Lift, which contains 200 mg of panax ginseng to help support mental stamina, is available in two flavors-Blueberry Pomegranate and Black Cherry Citrus Ease, which contains 200 mg of L-theanine to help support relaxation, is available in two flavors-Blackberry Passionfruit and Strawberry Rose. PepsiCo has waded into the functional sparkling water category with the launch of Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients.

PepsiCo enters functional sparking water category with Soulboost

Sente foundry