30 May 2023 --- Consumer interest in managing health and general well-being for disease prevention is increasing, creating opportunities to develop new vitamin supplements and product formats for a... Read More

30 May 2023 --- The 76th World Health Assembly – a forum by The World Health Organization (WHO) – has adopted a new resolution to urge member states to address the issue of... Read More

29 May 2023 --- Technical fixes to reduce methane emissions from the animal agriculture industry are not long-term solutions to climate change, argues ProVeg International. Instead, the... Read More

26 May 2023 --- Life Extension’s omega 3 fish oil gummy bites allow for better absorption of nutrients, higher payload capacity, clean label and a consumer-pleasing taste through an emerging... Read More

22 May 2023 --- Several studies have demonstrated the necessity of proper nutrition for growing infants and their physical and mental development. Moreover, Innova Market Insights highlights that... Read More

24 Oct 2022 --- Florencia Moreno, global business development manager at Rousselot Health and Nutrition, explores the holistic benefits of collagen, and details the results from the company’s new digitalized clinical study using a decentralized hybrid approach with the support of digital apps to explore collagen peptides’ gut health benefits. In product development, this digital approach is an innovative, cost-effective and quicker way to conduct inclusive research projects than a traditional clinical study. She stresses that the collagen format is key, and the preference differs widely among market segments, age groups and geographics. During the study, around 80% of participants said they prefer collagen in powder format.

15 Nov 2021 --- Colors play a key role in tablet coatings, often being associated with different functions, according to Adam Duxbury, product development manager at Univar Solutions. For example, red is synonymous with pain relief, while green is connected with naturality. The company has also developed a titanium dioxide-free solution, which uses the same science as polar bears’ fur to create a solid white effect despite being clear.

16 Mar 2021 --- The dairy industry is seeing major demand for clean label and high-protein offerings. This is according to Aliénor Drago, Ingredia’s senior product manager, who weighs in about the mainstreaming of sports nutrition and the rise of drinking yogurts following the launch of two functional milk proteins. 

23 Nov 2020 --- When making a product healthier, taste and sensory properties cannot take a backseat. Rousselot is crossing functional, nutritional and sensory barriers with its expanded hydrolyzed collagen portfolio. The ProTake range aims to tackle the formulation challenges food and beverage manufacturers face when developing innovative, tasty and healthy products. Dr. Sara De Pelsmaeker, product and business development nutrition for EMEA, clarifies how Rousselot’s collagen portfolio provides a clean label solution to a burgeoning functional foods market.

24 Aug 2020 --- Faravelli is currently highlighting its range of specialty rice flours, pulse-based snacks and botanical extracts. Giovanni Nardi, Sales Manager at the company, shares some insights on the burgeoning healthy snacking sector amid COVID-19 and how pulse-based ingredients fit with today’s industry trends.  

28 Nov 2022 --- From Disproquima we would like to introduce Rephyll®, the new ingredient from our partner Aurea Biolabs’. The bioactive molecules β-caryophyllene and turmeric extract are encapsulated inside the strong and stable specific carriers of curcumin extract, followed by the removal of water by spray drying to obtain a well ordered liposomal β-Caryophyllene powder, Rephyll®, without any variation in the functional properties.This Technical Paper is from Disproquima. 

10 Oct 2022 --- FENUMAT™ is a patented 100% natural, food grade, and clean label platform delivery technology based on Natural Self-Emulsifying Reversible Hybrid-Hydrogels (N'SERH). The exceptional ability to deliver the free (unconjugated) hydrophobic bioactives into circulation and further into cells including neurons distinguish this water-based process highly attractive for nutraceuticals & functional foods.This Technical Paper is from Akay Natural Ingredients Private Limited. 

14 Feb 2022 --- In recent years, consumers focused their attention on prebiotic fibers and botanical extracts to improve the overall health by taking care of the gastrointestinal tract. MUCOSAVE™FG is a unique combination of two herbal extracts, specifically created for mucosal treatment and to counteract the main symptoms caused by gastrointestinal disorders.This Technical Paper is from BIONAP.

06 Sep 2021 --- Inspired by the plant-based Mediterranean diet, Euromed presents an expanding line of evidence-based fruit and vegetable extracts for healthy ageing and wellbeing. Marking the 50th year since its foundation, the firm keeps leading quality and innovation in botanical extracts through vertical integration, traceability and investment in Research and Development.

01 Feb 2021 --- CurQfen is considered as the new generation bioavailable curcumin for the brain, since it is a 100 percent natural (no synthetic additives or emulsifiers), food-grade, clean label formulation capable of delivering very high levels of curcuminoids into brain tissues, as proven by tandem mass spectrometry and brain wave analysis.

04 Apr 2022 --- This week’s NewsBite podcast details how the food as medicine movement is being hampered by widespread misinformation. Else Nutrition released Else Super Cereal, a plant-based baby cereal, while Kerry completed its acquisition of Natreon.

07 Mar 2022 --- This week’s NewsBite podcast details how vitamin D supplements could improve sleep quality, a Chr. Hansen study highlighting opportunities in the probiotic space and Danone’s Activia+ Multi-Benefit Drinkable Yogurt launch.

25 Oct 2021 --- Last week in nutrition news, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University developed the Food Compass, a holistic nutrition profiling system. This NewsBite podcast also delves into NPD launches from Lallemand Health Solutions and Hum Nutrition, as well as exclusive interviews with FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Daydream Drinks.

02 Aug 2021 --- This NewsBite podcast details Kraft’s fat-free mayo discontinuation, BASF’s “considerable decrease” in its Q2 Nutrition & Health report and the study-proven stress relief benefits of FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ Biotis SleepWell concept. Additionally, Vitafoods Europe is embracing a hybrid approach.

21 Dec 2020 --- This week’s NutritionInsight NewsBite podcast dives into nutrition NPD launches from the past few days. Ocean Spray launched Cranberry Seeds, which can bolster the nutrition of baked goods, smoothies or snack bars. Meanwhile, Future Food-Tech has welcomed a partnership with Kellogg’s and Unilever to “unlock talent within industry and enable opportunities for collaboration.”  Read MoreOcean Spray unveils upcycled Cranberry Seeds for clean label nutritional boostsKellogg’s and Unilever partner to unlock new talent and boost plant-based and gut health“Little evidence” of vitamin D for COVID-19, conclude UK health bodies in rapid update

16 Sep 2022 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ deputy editor Inga de Jong for a presentation of the main themes featured in this snack-focused edition. Healthy, mindful and sustainable snacking trends are prioritized in this edition. The gluten-free claim is powering the movement toward healthy snacking. Regulatory matters around supplements in Latin America and the EU make for interesting reads while botanicals and antioxidants drive NPD in the wellness category.

16 Jun 2022 --- 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 spices encourage the creation of new sauces, and a clean label renaissance is underway.  

05 Dec 2018 --- Innova Market Insights releases its Top Ten Trends for 2019, using its ongoing analyses of global developments in food and drink launch activity to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and drinks industry over the coming year and beyond. In addition to the Top Ten Trends identified for 2019, key themes from previous years, including mindful consumption, clean label, protein content, sugar reduction and plant-based options will also continue to feature strongly.

08 Nov 2018 --- Fifty percent of the US, Chinese and German consumers say they read the ingredients/nutritional label often or always (Innova Market Insights, Consumer Survey 2018). Mindful consumers are continuing to catalyze changes in the way that companies produce, package and label their products. Fruit and botanical extracts from herbs, spices, and many more are being applied as they have a strong natural appeal and attract to the today’s conscious consumer. Health ingredients such as fibers and protein are on-trend and development in sourcing, format and health positioning will drive new product innovations.

22 Nov 2017 --- Innova Market Insights releases its top ten trends for 2018, using its ongoing analyses of global developments in food and drinks launch activity to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and drinks industry over the coming year and beyond. In addition to the ten trends identified for 2018, key themes from previous years, including clean label, free from, protein content, sugar reduction, gut health and plant-based options will also continue to feature strongly.