Cargill's great tasting prototypes at SupplySide West 2009 creatively blend innovative ingredients that deliver distinct health benefits
Years of customer collaboration experience result in innovative and marketable solutions
Date: Nov. 9, 2009
Contact:
Pam Stauffer, Cargill, 952-742-6080, pam_stauffer@cargill.com
Mike Danielson, Media Relations, 612-798-7214, miked@mediarelations.com
MINNEAPOLIS - Cargill will premiere some of its most creative prototypes at this year's SupplySide West, blending its proprietary ingredients into delicious functional products that have multiple health benefits. This year's prototypes epitomize Cargill's expertise in working with food and beverage manufacturers to develop and market innovative products to meet burgeoning consumer demand. SupplySide West takes place Nov. 11-13 in Las Vegas.
Cargill's booth 22050 will feature prototypes made with health-promoting ingredients that address joint and bone health, as well as digestive health, with a special focus on specialty sweeteners designed to support a healthy lifestyle.
"Cargill understands consumer trends as well as the common health issues people are facing," said Pam Stauffer, global marketing programs and communications manager, Cargill Health & Nutrition. "We take great pride in combining our knowledge of the marketplace with our extensive technical expertise to help bring delicious food and beverage products to the market."
This year's prototypes will include Truvia™ rebiana, Regenasure® glucosamine hydrochloride Oliggo-Fiber® inulin, Zerose™ erythritol and Xtend® sucromalt.
Items available for sampling at SupplySide West will include:
- A sports beverage made with Xtend® sucromalt, a natural, slowly digestible sugar alternative; Truvia™ rebiana, a natural zero-calorie sweetener made from the best part of the stevia leaf; and Regenasure® glucosamine hydrochloride, a vegetarian-sourced product recognized for its reliability and security for use in foods.
- Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal bars made with Oliggo-Fiber® inulin to support digestive health, help enhance calcium absorption and enable calorie reduction in many foods; as well as Xtend® sucromalt.
- Sugar-free chocolate made with Zerose™ erythritol, a versatile sugar-free alternative with the taste, mouth feel and sweetness similar to sucrose; Truvia™ rebiana, Oliggo-Fiber® inulin.
- Refreshing Dairy Smoothies fortified with Regenasure® glucosamine hydrochloride, a vegetarian-sourced product for joints.
Technical and marketing experts will also be available to share insights and expertise on how Cargill partners with its customers to help them develop differentiated new products or enhance existing brands in the beverage, bakery, confectionery, dairy, savoury and meat categories. Cargill is utilizing its consumer insight and regulatory and scientific expertise to develop and market products that help customers capitalize on the growing demand for healthier consumer packaged goods. Visit www.cargill.com/food/health for further information.
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About Cargill
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 160,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit www.cargill.com.
