Good Hemp is launching the first CBD plant-based milk in the UK. Good Hemp CBD Barista Seed Milk will be on shelves in November followed by Good Hemp CBD Creamy Seed Milk and Good Hemp CBD Chocolate Hemp Milk later this year. Overall wellbeing David Shaw, MD, Good Hemp, said with the UK CBD market […]
As consumer demands for vegan milk varieties and ‘refreshing’ milk gather pace, we ask Caroline Roux, global food and drink analyst at Mintel, whether we’re entering a new era of milk? Gone are the days when the appeal of plant-based milk was only related to its perceived health benefits, notably as shoppers sought allergen-free and […]
A former vegetarian chef with a passion for purity is staying true to his roots with his organic plant-based supplements which he hopes will bring nutritional hormesis to the fore of the wellbeing market. Alex Kirchin, technical director for NORDIQ Nutrition, hopes his range of polyphenol-packed capsules and powders will open consumers’ eyes to the health […]
A report notes the ‘umpteen benefits associated with powdered eggshell membrane’ and identifies it as a growth area in the food and beverage sector, where its potential uses span bakery and prepared food categories. The eggshell membrane powder market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% over the next […]
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may display anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain. This is according to a mouse model study from the University of Buffalo (UB), US. The findings elucidate how resveratrol impacts neurological process and the researchers believe this […]
In a month-long study of 40 healthy volunteers, researchers at King’s College London discovered that daily consumption of 200 grams of blueberries resulted in improved blood vessel function and decreased systolic blood pressure, health benefits that may be due to the vascular effects of anthocyanins, which predominantly circulate in blood as phenolic acid metabolites. During the […]
Global introductions of food and beverage products that use sweet potato as an ingredient, flavour, or more increased by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% for the period from 2015 to 2018, according to Innova Market Insights. This news comes on the heels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) just-released Census of […]
Individuals who consume allium vegetables such as garlic, leeks, and onions have a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to research published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study, carried out by scientists at the First Hospital of China Medical University, took place in three hospitals from June 2009 to November 2011. The […]
Pig study confirms the so-far perceived benefits of cranberries in tackling UTIs Cranberry oligosaccharides can keep the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs) from adhering to the cells lining the urinary tract, according to a new study published in American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Journal of Natural Products. To improve prevention strategies, researchers studied the […]
A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggests that green tea extract may aid in reducing obesity and several inflammatory biomarkers linked with poor health in mice. The researchers suspected that green tea might prevent obesity and protect against inflammation in the gut based on previous studies, so they devised an experiment that […]
The study presents further evidence that omega-3 DHA during pregnancy offers benefits for offspring. A new study published in the JAMA Network Open journal suggests supplementation with omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy could lead to lower blood pressure in childhood for offspring. A prespecified secondary analysis of the Kansas University DHA Outcome Study (KUDOS)—a […]
When it comes to bolstering cardiovascular health, dairy products aren’t necessarily the first food group that comes to mind, but a new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland has shown that consuming fermented dairy products may be protective against heart disease. “In our study, the main finding was that fermented dairy products, […]
A recently discovered tea plant, which grows wild in the mountains of China, could provide many of the health benefits associated with regular brewed teas without delivering a boost of caffeine, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Lead researcher Liang Chen and his team discovered the varietal, called […]
Dutch start-up Koupe makes a sugar, fat and calorie-reduced ice cream with added protein and fibre, which founder Jaco Pieper says appeals to “people that love ice cream, and are looking for additional health benefits”. Unlike conventional ice cream, Koupe lists milk, whey protein and a prebiotic fibre polydextrose among its ingredients. “This is how […]
Consumers demand a range of natural products that deliver health benefits in convenient formats. Looking for convenient, on-the-go nutrition or an indulgent treat—or sometimes both—consumers reach for snacks, on average, about 2.5 times a day, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago, IL. Overall, 49% of eating occasions involve snacks, according to the Hartman Group, […]
