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Life-saving therapeutic food price hike will cost thousands of children’s lives

26 May 2022 --- The price of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is projected to soar by 16% in the next six months, UNICEF has warned. Described as an affordable solution for severe malnutrition, its increasing price is set to impact millions of children, particularly in the horn of Africa.

Special Report

Synthetic versus natural ingredients: more than meets the eye

19 May 2022 --- As consumers increasingly seek out natural alternatives for their supplementary needs, industry is observing a knowledge gap surrounding synthetically produced vitamins and minerals. Companies are increasingly turning to formulations in a bid to tap into growing holistic and wellness trends, utilizing ingredient synergies.

Key Trends

Dairy for performance

Performance products are no longer limited to athletes, but are targeting all active consumers. Therefore, there is a demand for healthy and tasty products that can be consumed at all times of the day. Innovation in sports nutrition with dairy ingredients present the best of both: the health benefits from proteins in a convenient/tasty format.

Technical Paper

Health and wellness transformation revolutionizing functional beverages

In the past few years, there’s been a spectacular shift as consumers have become more focused on better-for-you products and prioritizing their health and wellness needs. They are also better-informed today than ever before. People have become more conscious of the way they shop, consume, and dispose of everyday items.

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The Journey of Plant-based Innovation

The appetite for new plant-based foods shows no sign of slowing down. Consumers are demanding more from meat and dairy alternatives, which has accelerated innovation in this category, creating a diverse market with a variety of formats to choose from. Food-technology is advancing rapidly to catch up with the pace of the market, providing novel solutions to taste, texture and nutrition. With 10...

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Foodarom spotlights tropical and citrus flavors for e-gaming

Foodarom has identified e-gaming as a rising trend in North America and Europe, following Asia’s lead. At Vitafoods 2022, the Canada-based flavor company outlines how formulation for e-gaming differs from traditional sports categories. Pierre Miclette, CEO and senior flavorist, also highlights some of the trending flavors in the category.

THE WORLD OF FOOD INGREDIENTS DIGITAL

Future-Forward Ready Meals

In this edition you will learn more about:

• Top Five Ready Meal Trends, Artisan Bakery, Dairy Enhances Plant-Based Meals
• Top Five Packaging Trends, Nourishing the Nutri-Score, Preventing Ice Crystals in Frozen Foods, Premiumization in Post-Pandemic Ready Meals
• Health Claims Regulation, Gluten Labeling in Latin America, Collagen & Social Media, Dairy Expands Nutritional Applications
• View from the Top: Symrise, Jean-Yves Parisot, President Taste, Nutrition & Health

Event Review

Vitafoods Europe 2022 Review

Vitafoods Europe 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland, demonstrated how companies are expanding into new segments and exploring untapped markets, spurring new innovation in nutritional ingredients. We take a look at some of the big product launches and new concepts from this year’s event, which took place between May 10 to 12.

10 May 2022 - 12 May 2022 Palexpo, CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex, Genève, Switzerland