Much like consumers in the sports nutrition category, people who play video games competitively represent a huge base of consumers engaged in an activity which can affect their health and wellness, and which calls for peak performance in competition which could last for hours on end. Recently, a company called Skinz.gg, which reports to be […]
Ingredion, Inc. on Sept. 16 unveiled its plant-based protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City that will produce protein isolates primarily for the nutrition, health and wellness categories. “We’re excited to take this next step to further advance our specialties strategy and capitalize on the global trends shaping the food industry,” said James P. Zallie, […]
The pandemic has changed the landscape of how the US looks at health, including supplements. While many used herbal ingredients to boost the immune system and promote health before COVID-19, the demand has skyrocketed. For over 20 years, Farlong has created products using natural and herbal ingredients to promote a healthy and natural life, focusing […]
A national survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change and the Earth Day Network shows that a lack of information may be what’s keeping consumers from buying and trying plant-based foods. Factors like taste, convenience, and price also play an important role in the decision. Here’s a look at how American consumers perceive plant-based […]
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is launching a new emulsification system for the global bakery sector that, the company says, responds to three important trends: sustainability, health and clean label. The company is introducing the POWERBake enzyme series in Europe, offering improver houses and bakeries a ‘unique emulsification solution’ that DuPont said ‘preserves taste and quality’ […]
Over the past 20 years, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has evolved rapidly, and that progression will not slow down as we enter a new decade. CPG trends that took off in 2019, such as self-care, plant-based products and CBD, will continue to grow. Self-care is already a $9.9 billion industry in the U.S., […]
Nestlé is partnering with the Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) at the University of California San Diego to enhance its understanding about how the microbiome affects human health. The Swiss food giant said in a release the goal is to increase the development of nutritional solutions that promote health and well-being. Nestlé noted it has […]
Consumers are paying more attention to the fiber-content of their foods than ever before, as gut health shakes off its stigma for good. Ireland-based CyberColloids discusses this in its report about functionalized fibers. The company is highlighting these as a clean label replacement for hydrocolloids, which are classified as food additives in Europe. Meanwhile, consultancy […]
Authenticity, holistic health and customization top Innova Market Insights’ list of 2020 food trends. More than half of global consumers said a brand’s or product’s story influences their purchasing decision, Innova Market Insights said. Demand for transparency extends beyond product labels. “This is not only an ingredients trend,” said Lu Ann Williams, director of insight […]
Delivering multiple benefits that align with consumer concerns will increasingly be the basis for future success in health and wellness. Everyone likes to track trends. But the only trends that matter are the ones you can connect your products to and that make a lasting difference to your business. The questions you need to ask […]
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the “hot new thing” said an expert recently, as BASF announced the US launch of its 2’-FL (2’-fucosyllactose) ingredient, which is branded Prebilac. The company announced the launch of Prebilac at the recent SupplySide West show in Las Vegas. The ingredient was developed in partnership with biotechnology firm Glycosyn, which […]
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 […]
Consumer interest in high protein foods and drinks continues to grow, and a few enterprising companies have responded to the trend by manipulating protein-rich ingredients to make them even higher in protein. Protein has been a major trend for the past few years, evolving from the sports nutrition domain into the mainstream. Some are looking […]
Australians and UK consumers are favoring foods that are convenient and comforting – but not necessarily nutritious, according to two surveys. An examination of 1,000 Australian adults found that they are spending a third of their weekly budget on fast food, with young Australians being especially likely to prioritize food that is cheap and easy. […]
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, can now detect gluten in any food and show which grain it comes from, making it easier for food companies to correctly label their products. This National Science Week, they announce they have discovered a way to detect gluten in the less well-studied grain, rye, completing the ‘Grand […]
