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green coffee caffeine

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organic guayusa extract

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green coffee extract

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green tea caffeine

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panax ginseng extract
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organic ginger extract

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organic turmeric extract

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organic microbeadlet curcumin

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d-glucarate

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green coffee extract

PurC®

organic vitamin C

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olive polyphenol extract

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functional mushrooms

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Three Steps to Achieve Transparency in Beverages

Three Steps to Achieve Transparency in Beverages

When it comes to beverages, the full concept of “clean" goes beyond incorporating natural ingredients into a formula. It aligns more with demonstrating the transparency of the product as a whole. This is because the premise behind “clean label" is consumers are...

AmaTea® Guayusa Tea Extract

AmaTea® Guayusa Tea Extract

Guayusa or ‘Ilex guayusa’ as it is commonly referred to as in the amazon rainforest, is a species of tree from the family of the ‘holly genus’ plants. In terms of specific regionality, the leaves are naturally found as well as cultivated in upper Amazonian regions of...

Applied Food Sciences Secure Patent for Producing Guayusa Extract

Applied Food Sciences Secure Patent for Producing Guayusa Extract

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) has announced it is now the exclusive owner of a process patent that covers the production of enriched natural guayusa, from a single source plant, containing antioxidants, amino acids and caffeine. Guayusa is a caffeinated leaf of...

Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member

Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS), an Austin, Texas-based ingredient supplier of novel organic and functional extracts designed for food, beverage, and nutritional supplements, is pleased to announce being accepted as the newest Executive Member of the UNPA....

Applied Food Sciences Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center

Applied Food Sciences Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) demonstrates a commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and life sciences with the grand opening of a Midwest-based Innovation Center in Iowa City, Iowa. The Austin-based company, Applied Food Sciences, is a natural ingredient...

Three Reasons Energy Drinks Will Continue To Dominate The Shelf

Three Reasons Energy Drinks Will Continue To Dominate The Shelf

In 1987, an energy drink was sold for the very first time in its home market of Austria.  The original beverage, at the time called Krating Daeng, was actually a Thai energy drink marketed to truckers, farmers, and construction workers.  It wasn’t until...

(Even Better) Better-For-You Extruded Snacks

(Even Better) Better-For-You Extruded Snacks

Most of us can't help but occasionally surrender to the addictive convenience of grabbing a crinkly bag off the snack aisle. If you are like 95% of Americans, who snack at least once a day, you will likely have had the delight of trying the puffy, crunchy, airy treats...

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Supporting Hormonal Changes in Women’s Wellness

Hormonal balance isn’t just about production—it’s about elimination. Discover how CelluThrive™ supports the liver’s ability to metabolize excess estrogen, offering a science-backed solution for your next women’s wellness formulation.

Organic, functional innovation essential for energy drink and shot growth

During the past decade or so, the energy drinks and shots category has experienced solid growth. In 2016, wholesale dollar sales for energy drinks grew 7.3 percent to $7.8 billion, according to Roger Dilworth, senior editor at New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC). Energy shots, on the other hand, experienced 2 percent wholesale dollar sales growth in 2016, to reach $651 million. However, as the market begins...

Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member

Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS), an Austin, Texas-based ingredient supplier of novel organic and functional extracts designed for food, beverage, and nutritional supplements, is pleased to announce being accepted as the newest Executive Member of the UNPA....

AFS Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) invests in the University of Iowa choosing its BioVentures Center (BVC) to be location for the company's newest branch for plant-based ingredient innovation. AFS demonstrates a commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and life...

Five Notes from Vitafoods Europe 2019

Five Notes from Vitafoods Europe 2019

Europe has a lot to offer the natural products industry and at the Vitafoods Europe Show held every year in Geneva, Switzerland, many of the latest EU innovations are on display.  For Applied Food Sciences (AFS) participating in this show is an important avenue to connect with customers from all over the world. While it is a melting pot for global ingredient sourcing, it is also a great place to...

Three Steps to Achieve Transparency in Beverages

When it comes to beverages, the full concept of “clean" goes beyond incorporating natural ingredients into a formula. It aligns more with demonstrating the transparency of the product as a whole. This is because the premise behind “clean label" is consumers are skeptical of what manufacturers say...

Applied Food Sciences Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) demonstrates a commitment to innovation in food, nutrition and life sciences with the grand opening of a Midwest-based Innovation Center in Iowa City, Iowa. The Austin-based company, Applied Food Sciences, is a natural ingredient supplier specializing in botanical extracts for food, beverages and supplements. The newly opened Research and Development Center, is a...

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Supporting Hormonal Changes in Women’s Wellness

Hormonal balance isn’t just about production—it’s about elimination. Discover how CelluThrive™ supports the liver’s ability to metabolize excess estrogen, offering a science-backed solution for your next women’s wellness formulation.

Lion’s Mane: The Latest Standout in Functional Beverages

Discover the growing demand for cognitive and emotional health-boosting beverages, the science behind Lion’s Mane’s benefits, and how beverage manufacturers can leverage this powerful ingredient MycoThrive™ Lion’s Mane from Applied Food Sciences. Learn about its clinical validation, water solubility, improved flavor, and standardized potency.

Three Reasons Energy Drinks Will Continue To Dominate The Shelf

In 1987, an energy drink was sold for the very first time in its home market of Austria.  The original beverage, at the time called Krating Daeng, was actually a Thai energy drink marketed to truckers, farmers, and construction workers.  It wasn’t until Austrian business man, Dietrich Mateschitz, drank this formula to cure his jet lag that Red Bull finally...

“Clean Label” to Reignite Energy Drink Innovation

“Clean Label” to Reignite Energy Drink Innovation

Applied Food Sciences Hosts Exclusive Retreat with Industry Experts in Market Trends, Innovation, and Regulations to Address Evolving Energy Drink Market Opportunities Consumer fear and mistrust is driving the demand for complete transparency in product development. The emerging trend of “Clean Label Ingredients” is the industry’s response and is creating a large opportunity for growth. Since the energy...

What Your Pet Needs More of to Remove Harmful Toxins

Did you know Glucarate is naturally found in your pet's diet? In fact Glucarate is also already present in your dog's body. The problem is that in today's toxic world our pets simply don't get enough of the Glucarate they need to combat the harmful toxins, pollutants...

Conquer Vegas With the SupplySide SURVIVAL KIT

Conquer Vegas With the SupplySide SURVIVAL KIT

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. shows off their newest ingredient PurCaf® in this year’s SupplySide West Survival Kits! Look to conquer Las Vegas with this energy shot powered by botanical energy.

AFS Will Unveil New Botanical Energy Line at NEXT Innovation Summit

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS), a science driven ingredient, and food technology company is set to unveil its line of botanical energy solutions at the NEXT Innovation Summit presented by Nutracon. The launch ties into the trending demand for consumers searching for plant-based, NON GMO, forms...

What Veterinarians Are Linking Nearly 3/4 of All Canine Disease To

Our pet's have it rough in today's toxic world. Every day we walk our best friends by signs posted in our neighborhood next to sidewalks and parks that say "Warning Pesticide Use!" Meanwhile, even in our own homes, every bottle of cleaning solution says "Caution Keep away from children and pets!"...

Demand for Natural Botanical Energy Ingredients in Beverages on the Rise

Demand for Natural Botanical Energy Ingredients in Beverages on the Rise

*This article has been updated Nov, 2020 to reflect the most accurate information.  Applied Food Sciences’ PurCaf™ Certified Organic, Non-GMO Caffeine ingredient creates “buzz” at BevNet conference; preps for InterBev June 10-13 The demand for natural ingredients...

Boosting Immune Health by Protecting Against Toxins with Glucarate

Maintaining our immune health is crucial for the prevention of illness. While people are familiar with “boosting the immune system” by taking vitamins to fend off cold & flu, it is equally important to defend the body against harmful toxins, chemicals, and other pollutants that can cause an immune response.  Every day...

Boosting Immune Health by Protecting Against Toxins with Glucarate

Maintaining our immune health is crucial for the prevention of illness. While people are familiar with “boosting the immune system” by taking vitamins to fend off cold & flu, it is equally important to defend the body against harmful toxins, chemicals, and other pollutants that can cause an...

Growing Demand for Nootropics and “Wholesome” Energy

Growing Demand for Nootropics and “Wholesome” Energy

Recently, Mintel teamed up with a leading functional ingredient supplier, Applied Food Sciences (AFS), to gather insights on nootropics in what many are calling “the future of caffeine.” Their research highlighted the immense potential for beverages to capitalize on this emerging market. Furthermore, an innovative ingredient...

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