The “sportification” mega-trend will continue to influence a wide range of food and beverages in 2020 and beyond as the average consumer is looking for proteins as well as healthy and safe energy to reach their goals. This is according to Thomas Schmidt, Marketing Director at Beneo, who says that although protein powders and energy […]
With the growing awareness regarding health benefits of the dairy products, demand for new and improved functional dairy foods is set to rise. On the same lines, the popularity of functional dairy foods will further propel the functional dairy ingredient market during the review period. Following the popularity of functional dairy food, manufacturers are introducing […]
Beneo has inaugurated its new Belgium-based BioWanze plant for texturized wheat protein (TWP), in cooperation with fellow Südzucker Group subsidiary CropEnergies. The move follows an investment of €4.3 million. BioWanze is a daughter company of CropEnergies and is the largest producer of bio-ethanol in Belgium. When running at full capacity, the plant will be capable […]
Ingredients to promote relaxation are becoming increasingly popular, but the regulatory situation is often tricky. The first functional consumables to enter mainstream American consumer consciousness were energy drinks and power bars, usually loaded with ingredients like caffeine and taurine for high-level, intense functioning. Now, an increasing number of foods and beverages feature ingredients that help […]
Danone is adding two new flavors to it’s popular Activia Probiotic Dailies line, launched last year in the US; this time fortified with prebiotic fibers. Served up in a convenient “daily shot” format, the yogurt-based dose promises to deliver billions of live and active probiotics, and on-trend flavors: Lemon & Ginger and Honey & Ginger. […]
New method will allow beverage companies to manufacture healthier beverages by reducing thermal exposure. While more consumers want healthier beverage options, they’re also concerned about the safety of how those beverages are preserved. Health-conscious consumers want great-tasting, healthy drinks that don’t include chemical additives and preservatives with names they can’t pronounce. Researchers in The Ohio […]
