Food & Beverage Industry Execs Build ‘Bigger Table’: New Product Addresses Food Insecurity in Illinois

Bigger Table, a Chicago-area food and beverage industry collaboration, launched a low-sugar, high-protein hot cocoa mix to address food insecurity. The ingredients, time, and labor were all donated by participating companies.
Imbibe Collaborates with Non-Profit ‘Bigger Table’ on Developing Nutrient-Dense Beverage Exclusively for Northern Illinois Food Bank

Bigger Table, a Chicago non-profit arm of the food and beverage industry, partnered with Imbibe to create a high-protein hot cocoa mix for food insecure communities. Over 10,000 packets will be donated to a food bank.
Why Your Plant-Based Beverage Is Missing the Mark (And How You Can Fix It)

Plant-based beverages are a major trend but some fall short on taste and texture. Here’s the challenge: creating a smooth, creamy, and delicious plant-based drink is complex and requires addressing shortcomings in current products.
Sweetness Without the Sugar

Consumers are increasingly interested in using food and drinks for health benefits, with a focus on reducing sugar intake. This trend has been around for decades, with debates on sugar vs. fat as the culprit behind health issues.
Webinar: Beverage Processing Bootcamp

The webinar discusses the impact of processing on various aspects of a beverage product, including taste, color, stability, and nutrition. It will cover how factors like product composition, pH, and ingredient order can affect the final product.