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organic caffeine

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organic guayusa extract

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green coffee extract

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organic caffeine

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panax ginseng extract
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PurGinger®

organic ginger extract

PurTurmeric®

organic turmeric extract

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PurHP-75®

organic hemp seed protein

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PurC®

organic vitamin C

GCA®

green coffee extract

CelluThrive

cellular detox glucarate

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MycoThrive

functional mushrooms

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CleanStream

organic microbeadlet curcumin

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Three Steps to Achieve Transparency in Beverages

Jun 16, 2017

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 about their products, so transparency is needed to build trust. Consumers want to see what is inside the products they purchase so they can...

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

Jan 19, 2017

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 multi-million-dollar investment...

Three Reasons Energy Drinks Will Continue To Dominate The Shelf

Three Reasons Energy Drinks Will Continue To Dominate The Shelf

Jul 5, 2016

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...

Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member

Applied Food Sciences Joins the UNPA as its Newest Executive Member

Feb 17, 2017

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. The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) is an international association of forward-looking companies dedicated to providing...

AFS Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center

Jan 19, 2017

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 sciences with the grand opening of...

“Clean Label” to Reignite Energy Drink Innovation

Mar 2, 2015

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...

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Conquer Vegas With the SupplySide SURVIVAL KIT

Oct 2, 2014

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.

Demand for Natural Botanical Energy Ingredients in Beverages on the Rise

Demand for Natural Botanical Energy Ingredients in Beverages on the Rise

Jun 4, 2014

*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 in the booming energy drink market leads manufacturers to dig deep to uncover the new new thing. At the BevNet LIVE conference recently, several high profile companies...

Growing Demand for Nootropics and “Wholesome” Energy

Sep 26, 2023

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 solution known as guayusa was emphasized, which specifically addresses the cognitive functionality needs of...

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

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

Feb 11, 2014

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!" These are the obvious factors than can be poisonous to our pet's health and fortunately are mostly avoidable with the proper precautions....

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AFS Will Unveil New Botanical Energy Line at NEXT Innovation Summit

AFS Will Unveil New Botanical Energy Line at NEXT Innovation Summit

Mar 3, 2014

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...

The Next Move in Organic Vitamin C

May 17, 2023

While vitamin C is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, most beverage applications use artificial vitamin C. Yet, as new organic ingredients emerge, beverage producers are finding value in branding around “organic vitamin C.”

What Your Pet Needs More of to Remove Harmful Toxins

What Your Pet Needs More of to Remove Harmful Toxins

Feb 11, 2014

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...

Boosting Immune Health by Protecting Against Toxins with Glucarate

May 18, 2023

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

May 18, 2023

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...

(Even Better) Better-For-You Extruded Snacks

(Even Better) Better-For-You Extruded Snacks

May 17, 2023

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 known as extruded snacks - think Cheetos, Pirate's Booty,...

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