More than 23,000 industry professionals gathered at the Institute of Food Technologists' annual meeting and food exposition, held July 16-19 in Chicago. Food Business News reported on consumer trends and ingredient innovations highlighted at the event. | | Slideshow: Top 10 food trends unveiled at I.F.T. 2016 Innova Market Insights identified emerging themes across thousands of new products launched globally last year. | | Slideshow: Top 10 food trends unveiled at I.F.T. 2016 Mintel discusses potential for turmeric, purple corn and other buzzword ingredients. | | Hint: It's not what you think. | | Industry experts discuss the implications of the clean label trend. | | Make way for soursop, harissa and Earl Grey tea. | | Innova Market Insights presents opportunities for growth at I.F.T. | | Winner of Probiotic Innovation Jumpstart program announced at I.F.T. | | Innova Market Insights' Lu Ann Williams discusses ways to stand out in a fragmented market. | | General Mills still seeks natural options for blue and green. | | The winners were honored July 17 during the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting and food expo. | | I.F.T. session focuses on baked chips and extruded snacks with pea protein. | | Appearance, such as a thick and creamy texture, can have people expecting to feel fuller longer. | | Panelists discussed 'Teaching students how to investigate and discuss controversial topics in the food industry.' | | Packaged foods using dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas as a primary ingredient may be eligible to use the seal. | | More than 23,000 industry professionals gathered at the Institute of Food Technologists' annual meeting and food exposition, held July 16-19 in Chicago. | | | |