AFS News
Applied Food Sciences and KÄÄPÄ Biotech Expand Partnership with State-of-the-Art Cultivation Facility
The new state-of-the-art cultivation facility, located in Finland, will increase production efficiency and enhance product quality to meet the growing global demand for premium functional mushrooms. Kerrville, TX — Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with KÄÄPÄ Biotech, marked by the opening of a new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Finland....
Supporting Hormonal Balance for Better Health with CelluThrive™
As we age, our hormone levels naturally fluctuate, impacting our health in various ways. Estrogen is an essential hormone for both men and women, influencing mood, energy, metabolism, bone health, and brain function. When estrogen levels become unbalanced—whether too high or too low—it can lead to a range of health concerns. While estrogen imbalances are often associated with women, particularly around menopause,...
Enhancing Nootropics: New Study Shows Acute Cognitive Benefits from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane
Effects from Guayusa and Lion’s Mane were evaluated on 40 healthy adults in attention, working memory, mental processing speed, and mood.
The Next Move in Organic Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a vital nutrient for the human body to maintain normal function. Vitamin C has been known for its functional health benefits in energizing the body, boosting immunity, and providing structural support, such as helping to form cartilage, bone, and collagen. Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. While vitamin C is naturally...
Biohacking with Guayusa: Dave Asprey Features AmaTea® Max on The Human Upgrade™ Podcast
What happens when “The Father of Biohacking" and award-winning podcast host Dave Asprey is introduced to an Amazonian super leaf with clinically studied nootropic benefits? In this special episode of The Human Upgrade™ podcast, we take a deep dive into guayusa (ilex guayusa) and its benefits in cognitive performance and mental well-being. https://youtu.be/ljqvHlaCfak?si=eGhbJ0tB90Sd_vww Tune in as Dave Asprey discusses AmaTea® Max with Applied Food Sciences’ Chief...
Introducing MycoThrive™ Lion’s Mane: A Clinically Studied Ingredient for Cognitive Performance
In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study, 40 healthy adults were evaluated on the acute (single-dose) response to 1000 mg of lion's mane, examining its effects on mental acuity and mood. The study introduces MycoThrive™ Lion's Mane, a premium organic lion’s mane extract and the newest addition to a series of innovative functional ingredients developed by Applied Food Sciences (AFS), a Texas-based company. Consumers are increasingly drawn...
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 we are exposed to a myriad of microplastics, excess hormones, preservatives, pesticides, and other toxic compounds, which are health...
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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.
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...
Five Functional Food & Beverage Trends
The natural products landscape is rapidly evolving as consumers demand innovative, health-focused ingredients. From functional mushrooms that boost cognitive health to organic energy solutions that enhance focus without the jitters, these emerging trends are reshaping the food and beverage industry. At Applied Food Sciences (AFS), we’ve identified five key trends that will lead the way in delivering functional benefits, clean labels, and cutting-edge solutions.
Read on to discover the ingredients driving these trends and how they can elevate your next product offering!
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(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 known as extruded snacks - think Cheetos, Pirate's Booty, Veggie Straws, Cereal, and more [1]....
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...
Hemp Seed Protein Gives Rise to Healthy Pizza Dough
Dough formulation is no easy feat, especially when working with plant-based or allergen-free ingredients. Protein from hemp seeds is an innovative solution that checks the right boxes.
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...
Solving the Caffeine Paradox
Caffeine helps us stay alert and focus but can also cause anxiousness that makes it hard to… well, focus – a contradiction that has inspired further research.
Don’t Sleep on Organic, Soluble Turmeric
PurTurmeric™, an innovative, superior quality turmeric extract, yields a complex flavor and full solubility for simple formulation. Look for this new ingredient from Applied Food Sciences (AFS) at BevNET Live and IFT, 2018. Trending TurmericOrganic Certified &...
Mastering Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Baking With Hemp Protein
Protein plays a substantial role in baked goods. Beyond adding nutritional value, protein conditions dough, provides structure, retains moisture, and enhances texture. Therefore, as newer plant-based ingredients take the place of traditional proteins like animal proteins or gluten, formulation expectations must continue to evolve as well. The opportunity for plant-based protein in baked goods is...
The Story of Guayusa
We want to share our story about the broader impact that sourcing botanicals can have on communities. This article tells the story of a novel Amazonian tea and its incredible impact on the indigenous people that produce it. What is Guayusa? Guayusa ("gwhy-you-sah") is a caffeinated...
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 we are exposed to a myriad of microplastics, excess hormones, preservatives,...
Winning in the Early Stages of Craft Spirits
While many beverage brands will succeed or fail within their first two years, whiskey will be slowly aging in barrels. To have success in craft spirits, a now nearly four-billion-dollar industry, it is worth the wait. For up and coming Longtucky™ Spirits,...
The Heart of Plant Based Meats
No disrespect to the original veggie burgers, but consumers may never settle for dry, spongy patties again… not after trying an Impossible Burger. The bar is set on what is forecasted to be an $85 billion industry by 2030.
Tech Experts Launch Free-Flowing Curcumin
Downtime… The Struggle is Real Working with traditional curcumin ingredients can be a manufacturer’s nightmare because turmeric causes caking in production lines and stains equipment. In fact, due to the drastically lengthier cleanup times, some companies refuse to take on turmeric projects...
Promera Sports announces new and advanced formulas for the only natural product line in sport nutrition.
ProMera Sports, arguably the sports nutrition industry’s most innovative company with its history of molecular development and new category creations (e.g. Patented Creatine HCl®, Alpha-GEE®, ALPHA RECOVERY PLUS™ for the treatment of DOMS and exercise induced...
Five Functional Ingredients that Stand Out on the Shelf
What draws people to certain products over others? Brands only have seconds to grab a consumer's attention on the shelf, and added functionalities only help influence their purchasing decisions. Consumers want to thrive with the products they love, and as a result,...
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...
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....
The Next Move in Organic Vitamin C
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.”
Archive News
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...
Winning in the Early Stages of Craft Spirits
While many beverage brands will succeed or fail within their first two years, whiskey will be slowly aging in barrels. To have success in craft spirits, a now nearly four-billion-dollar industry, it is worth the wait. For up and coming Longtucky™ Spirits,...
Tech Experts Launch Free-Flowing Curcumin
Downtime… The Struggle is Real Working with traditional curcumin ingredients can be a manufacturer’s nightmare because turmeric causes caking in production lines and stains equipment. In fact, due to the drastically lengthier cleanup times, some companies refuse...
Promera Sports announces new and advanced formulas for the only natural product line in sport nutrition.
ProMera Sports, arguably the sports nutrition industry’s most innovative company with its history of molecular development and new category creations (e.g. Patented Creatine HCl®, Alpha-GEE®, ALPHA RECOVERY PLUS™ for the treatment of DOMS and exercise induced...
Don’t Sleep on Organic, Soluble Turmeric
PurTurmeric™, an innovative, superior quality turmeric extract, yields a complex flavor and full solubility for simple formulation. Look for this new ingredient from Applied Food Sciences (AFS) at BevNET Live and IFT, 2018. Trending TurmericOrganic Certified &...
Applied Food Sciences Gains Non-GMO Project Verification
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) has taken the next step in demonstrating transparency by getting four of its core ingredients Non-GMO Project Verified. The company’s PurCaf organic caffeine headlines a list of sustainably sourced offerings. PurCaf Organic Caffeine –...
Ingredient Manufacturer Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Caffeine Ingredient
Austin, TX – Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) takes the next step in demonstrating complete transparency by getting four of its core ingredients Non-GMO Project Verified. The company’s PurCaf® organic caffeine headlines a list of innovative and sustainably...
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...
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
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, 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...
AFS issues Patent for Producing Guayusa Extract
AFS is pleased to announce it is the exclusive owner of U.S. Patent #9345707, a process patent that covers the production of enriched natural guayusa, from a single source plant, containing antioxidants, amino acids and caffeine. The purpose of this process...
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, 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...
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...
