Hitting the sweet spot with lactases: Enabling health benefits without compromise

Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of the key themes in this edition which focuses on soups and sauces. Key features include NPD growth inspired by Asian-style dishes and the dynamics behind the race to create plant-based chicken alternatives. In addition, global... Read More

There's no health without mental health, that's a fact. Two in three global consumers say that gut health is key to achieving holistic well-being. It’s known that our gut bacteria don't just regulate our normal gut function, but produce nutrients such as serotonin, which plays a huge part in the regulation... Read More

Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green for a quick presentation of the key themes in this savory meals-focused edition. Highlights include COVID-19’s impact on the prepared foods landscape, with restaurant-style and easy-to-assemble offerings taking hold. Meanwhile, the keto diet is inspiring... Read More

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... Read More

Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor Missy Green in a 15-minute roundup of themes from this beverage-themed edition. Healthier reformulations of drinks, alongside a rise in ultra-indulgent ice creams, are boosting NPD activity. Meanwhile, environmentally sustainable innovation comes to the fore in a... Read More

What’s driving change in the confectionery category? Find out with highlights from The World of Food Ingredients’ Confectionery for the Senses edition. The journal’s editor, Missy Green, walks through key themes in a 15-minute flip through and Q&A. Topics include sweet NPD, flavor trends, vegan formulation,... Read More

Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is well known for being a mandatory supplement during pregnancy. However, the knowledge of its different forms and benefits may still raise some questions. Gnosis by Lesaffre illustrates the main differences between the two forms of vitamin B9, focusing on the... Read More

Healthy aging today is not about avoiding to be old, but rather about “positive aging” in every generational phase of life. People want to enjoy their life and be their best self, according to BENEO. However, key concerns include maintaining the ability to continue with normal activities, tiredness or lack... Read More

Gastro-AD® is a food supplement based on non-GMO soy fermented by Lactobacillus strain L delbrueckii R-187 (Rosell-187). It has an excellent track record of safe and effective use for management of symptoms of GERD including acid reflux, heartburn, vomiting, and nausea and has been backed by several... Read More

Mounting evidence suggests that the mostly plant-based Mediterranean diet may help cardiovascular, metabolic, digestive and cognitive health, as well as preventing frailty and visible signs of senescence in older people, therefore playing a key role in healthy aging. Euromed developed a line of Mediterranean... Read More

Consumer satisfaction with digestive health is on the decline - dropping from 56% in 2018 to 50% in 2020.  At the same time, it’s been placed firmly in the spotlight by consumers as they increasingly recognise the link between good digestive health and good overall health.(1) 

Athletes of all standards are susceptible to poor sleep, characterized by a short sleep duration and poor sleep quality. This has been shown to reduce performance and impact general health and well-being. In this Pharmactive webinar, the company explores how its Affron solution can address sleep and active... Read More

As the plant-based revolution gathers pace and starts conquering the health & sport nutrition segment, we’re beginning to see subtle yet important differences emerge between different consumer segments: from ‘weight managers’ looking for delicious yet nutritious protein; to fitness enthusiasts striving for... Read More

Consumer demand for plant-based products is driving expansion to more market categories and regions. But how can industry continue to provide innovative solutions to these changes in the market and make it more accessible for consumers in the EU? What are the legislative considerations when bringing... Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lot of questions around how the immune system works and how to support it with nutrition. While vaccines work by driving the immune response against the pathogen, a lot of its prevention strategy also depends on natural immunity, according to Biosearch Life. The efficiency... Read More

The ongoing trend toward proactively managing health and well-being has been brought into sharper focus by COVID-19. As consumers embrace healthier ways of living, the opportunities for the food and beverage market to support improved nutrition are growing. Lu Ann Williams, Innova Market Insights’ global... Read More

As the world tries to end the COVID-19 pandemic, there is already another wave of health challenges around the corner. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress has been classified as the health epidemic of the 21st century. Over time, increased stress levels can lead to a lack of sleep,... Read More