Much as the name indicates, a new, alcohol-free bourbon has appeared on the U.S. market. Called Spiritless Kentucky 74, this libation hails from the heart of bourbon country and became available at the end of June. The company touts its appeal to the “conscientious cocktailer” and is distilled in a similar manner to traditional bourbon […]
An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function. The ingredient was discovered via the work of Dr Naji Abumrad, MD, a surgeon at Vanderbilt University. The ingredient’s development was […]
As people and their pets both experience increased obesity rates, bioactive salmon peptides could provide a promising avenue for addressing this phenomenon across genera. This is detailed in Biomega Group’s latest whitepaper, which examines burgeoning research in this area. However, the Norway-based bioscience company flags that collaboration between academic and industrial producers will be crucial […]
People worldwide are living longer than ever before. According to the World Health Organization, the proportion of individuals aged 60 years and older is expected to increase by 45%, up from 900 million in 2015 to 2 billion by 2025. A longer life provides us with opportunities to pursue our life goals and new activities. […]
Danisco Planit™ marks the latest evolution in DuPont’s plant-based ingredient portfolio – a comprehensive range of functional ingredients and application expertise for food and beverages made with a ‘planet forward,’ sustainable approach. With the new Danisco Planit™ range, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) offers food and beverage manufacturers the broadest selection of ingredients for plant-based […]
French microalgae player Fermentalg has signed a multi-year technological, industrial, and commercial development agreement with the US industrial group DDW to bring Blue Origins, the natural blue color developed by Fermentalg, to market. The move is expected to substantially strengthen Fermentalg’s financial resources to complete its strategic development plan as consumers lean toward naturality, healthful […]
Fresh customer research unveils what ingredients offer the greatest opportunities in the health and wellness space. Innovation insight agency Buzzback conducted a consumer survey in March, before coronavirus lockdowns were initiated in Europe or the US. The researchers wanted to look at what ingredients would help brands stand out in the fast-growth wellness space in […]
Denmark-based Novozymes has acquired PrecisionBiotics Group for DKK 600 million (US$90 million) in a move to advance its activities in biological solutions for human oral and gut health. While Novozymes has experience in enzymes, PrecisionBiotics’ primary capabilities cover probiotics for human health. Novozymes notes that when combined, enzymes and probiotics work synergistically to address health […]
Abasolo is to launch in the UK next month – making it the country’s first Mexican whisky, according to specialist premium spirits importer & distributor Mangrove. Made from the Mexican corn known as cacahuazintle, the 43% abv tipple (rsp: £34.99/70cl) is double-distilled in copper stills and finished in oak casks. It promises tastes of roasted […]
The COVID-19 pandemic, and society’s response to it, has strained every aspect of our lives, from our social connections and work routines to the public-health infrastructure and global supply chains. But it did help cannabis, at least at the start, says one market research firm, Headset, who noted sales gains for edibles and cannabis-containing beverages […]
France has adopted a new act with aims of elevating the transparency of information among agricultural and food products. For stakeholders of the plant-based food sector, led by the umbrella organization European Vegetarian Union (EVU), parts of this law have been decried as doing “the exact opposite” – causing “complications and opacity” for food products. […]
The push to reduce sugar in products, supported by regulatory levers such as sugar taxes, has focused largely on the beverage sector. Kerry Taste & Nutrition weighs in on the challenges facing beverage formulators. The beverage sector has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce the sugar content of products. In the UK, for […]
As businesses, communities and schools reopen, the new platform personalizes hydration and is free from single-use packaging. Staying hydrated will taste better than ever as PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) expands the SodaStream brand into away-from-home channels with the introduction of SodaStream Professional, an eco-friendly hydration platform. Following a successful pilot test with key customers, the […]
Thanks to its key role in development, immunity and nutrition, the microbiome—the genetic material of all microorganisms that live in the human body—has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. The gut microbiome in particular, and how it affects overall health, has become a popular topic of scientific and medical research amid growing interest […]
Despite their prevalence in diets and traditional usage worldwide, the vast majority of phytonutrients in the plant kingdom remain unexplored. Danone North America has entered a new partnership with Brightseed, a biosciences company and developer of a unique artificial intelligence (AI) that maps novel plant nutrients to human health. Brightseed’s proprietary AI identifies nutrients and […]
