Ready for more bacon? Industry supplier Bell Flavors & Fragrances predicts bacon will be the most popular savory flavor this year.

Global ingredient supplier Bunge Ltd., White Plains, N.Y., announced to  promotions effective January 1, 2010.

Advanced Food Systems (AFS), Somerset, N.J., says it now offers two new specialized ingredients to minimize or prevent damage such as freezer burn, protein damage, or loss of color and flavor caused by freeze-thaw cycles.

Ajinomoto Food Ingredients LLC said it expanded its North American headquarters in Chicago by adding food product development capabilities.

To meet rapidly growing demand for Kosher-certified food products, Advanced Food Systems (AFS), Somerset, N.J., has developed a wide range of Kosher ingredient systems.

Global flavor and fragrance giant Symrise AG, Frankfurt, Germany, appointed Heinz-Jurgen Bertram as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

Looking to increase its Northeast distribution, edible oils supplier Bunge North America, St. Louis, said it purchased the assets of Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Shortening Inc.

Twelve new flavors from Wixon Inc. are designed for consumers seeking food to connect with their mood.

While jalapeno peppers may be small in size, they are strong in flavor. IQF Jalapeno Peppers from Van Drunen Farms (VDF) can add a kick to a variety of refrigerated or frozen food applications including salsas, salads, sausages and entrees.

Last year, food and beverage processors introduced nearly 50,000 new products out of a total 122,743 new UPC offerings in U.S. grocery, drug and mass merchandise stores.