Cascara coffee fruit is one of the newest trends in coffee, but it also has a vital role in sustainability. To be a pioneer in the coffee industry, it requires the pursuit of doing good. What if you could bring value back to the more than 20.5 million tons of wasted product each year, providing […]
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 […]
Denmark’s National Food Institute is contributing to a novel food application for grass protein, which researchers say need not be reserved for ruminants. With growing population numbers and increased demand for all things plant-based, could an environmentally friendly protein for human consumption be right under our…feet? Grass need not be for ruminants only, say researchers […]
The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley programme aims to enhance innovation in food and nutrition. Swiss food giant Nestlé has teamed up with a number of local players to develop ‘a global innovation ecosystem on food and nutrition’. The initiative, called the ‘Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley’, will be launched in January 2020. It aims […]
In a new study evaluating the expectations and opinions of “food at-home and away-from-home,” Ireland-headquartered Kerry Group has completed a survey of 2,100 health-conscious US consumers. The research outlines a prominent shift in common perceptions of the clean label standard. Consumers are now looking beyond clean label status as a filter of unacceptable ingredients and […]
Whether dairy-derived or plant-based, protein is an ingredient whose reign shows no signs of slowing down. In this arena, protein fortification is the overarching trend linking two very different segments – dairy and plant-based. Consumer demand for protein-enriched products now extends beyond sports nutrition, to include senior nutrition, weight management and overall health and wellness. […]
Whitepaper highlights the nutritional and scientific basis for the emerging umami flavour that is increasingly being incorporated in the Western food and beverage industry. Umami is a flavour which is starting to increase in popularity around the world. The Kerry Health & Nutrition Institute, which provides science-based insights in the area of nutrition, taste, general […]
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 […]
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 […]
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, has debuted Dimodan NG 100, an emulsifier marketed as a “next generation” replacement for hydrated monoglycerides as a dough conditioner and crumb strengthener in a broad range of applications. Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, the brand’s North American Regional Marketing Lead pegs the new ingredient […]
Specialized nutrition company Nutricia has launched its first Karicare Toddler Sheep Milk formulation, which it says represents a ‘significant step’ for the New Zealand sheep dairy industry. Nutricia said the new product is a response to growing demand among consumers in Australia and New Zealand for toddler formulas based on alternative sources of milk, such […]
New analytics will enable study designs to determine if a unique structure is related to a health and nutrition function. Fruit d’Or, a leader in the cranberry industry, praised news of a validated, published test method for quantifying insoluble proanthocyanins (PACs) found in whole fruit cranberry powder. The newly recognized test could open doors for […]
Collagen is a stand-out joint and bone health ingredient, but could eggshell membrane be next? Crushed eggshells combined with a hydrogel mixture could one day be applied to repair bones in patients with injuries due to aging, accidents, cancer or military combat, according to University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers. The high levels of naturally occurring […]
Research highlights six proteins with the biggest potential for the industry, with a focus on nutritional beverage applications. Swiss flavors and fragrances player Givaudan has identified the top six new up-and-coming plant-based proteins that could likely be game-changers for the food industry, and, in particular, nutritional beverages. The proteins identified are oats, mung beans, garbanzo […]
Coca-Cola Australia has announced the launch of Nutriboost, a new milk drink that is boosted with four key nutrients – protein, calcium, fibre and Vitamin D. As the newest brand in the dairy segment, Nutriboost offers both great taste and nutrition. It has been rated Five Stars on the Health Star Rating system. Boosted with […]
