12 Sep 2024 --- Consumer and customer concerns over animal rights and welfare, sustainability, climate and health are driving growth in the plant-based supplements and nutraceuticals spaces. Meanwhile, industry professionals... Read More

10 Sep 2024 --- Consumers aged 18 to 34 in Europe and the US are particularly likely to be influenced to purchase food and beverage (F&B) products if they make a health benefit claim. The most influential labels are... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- Industry experts predict that consumer interest in natural ingredients is here to stay. Lycored, Pharmactive, CarobWay and Ayana Bio tell us that a growing understanding of ingredients’ efficacy and their... Read More

05 Sep 2024 --- The immune system is a complex system essential to the human body’s ability to fight diseases and pathogens and recover from illness. Maintaining immune health requires a variety of nutrients that may be... Read More

04 Sep 2024 --- Natural ingredients supplier Symrise is taking its secure sourcing approach to the next level amid climatic and geopolitical factors that increasingly affect the production of agricultural raw materials and impact... Read More

09 Aug 2024 --- Kyowa Hakko USA has achieved recent advancements in its flagship branded ingredients, Cognizin and Immuse, through cutting-edge research and product development. At IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US, Karen Todd, VP for global brand marketing, explored the consumer trends inspiring this innovation and how the company is looking to expand and strengthen its claims.

30 Jul 2024 --- Gadot Biochemical Industries celebrated its 60-year anniversary at IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US. The company showcased its mineral expertise, particularly in magnesium. Youval Saly, VP sales & marketing, explains why magnesium has become a key health ingredient for everyday consumers and how to achieve effective delivery in various F&B products. Saly also tells us why magnesium is a zero-pollution solution.

27 Jun 2024 --- Traceability and strict safety standards are of growing importance to the Chinese market, which is showing broad interest in collagen ingredients. Henry Ye, general manager for Asia, explains how PB Leiner is demonstrating full traceability for its fish collagen due to a joint venture with the largest tilapia fish processing company in China. He also describes how cultural differences make fish collagen particularly appealing to Asian consumers.

27 Jun 2024 --- InGood by Olga’s upcycled yellow pea ingredient Peakara has been designed for active and senior nutrition formulations. We caught up with Charlotte Bastian, business unit manager, who describes the concentrate as having a complex amino acid profile featuring unsaturated fatty acids and fibers with a chemical index of 157 and digestibility of PDCAAS of 1. The company also outlined its Vision 2035 circular business strategy.

19 Jun 2024 --- At this year’s Vitafoods Europe, Agathe Hermant, project manager for the nutrition range at Ingredia Dairy Experts, introduced the company’s latest concept for athletes, Raise UP. This shake features Ingredia’s Prodiet Hydrolysate B 40, a native micellar casein hydrolysate, and includes essential and branched-chain amino acids for muscle synthesis and recovery. Also, Cecile da Cunha, the company’s global brand manager for health and nutrition, presented several other offerings for dynamic health areas, including Lactium (for stress and sleep) and its new Pep2Dia bioactive ingredient (for blood sugar management).

05 Sep 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the snacking edition. Global flavors from hyper-specific regions give snackers a window into life inside rural Japan. We also examine snack trends, such as those among different generations. Survey data reveals an uptick in indulgence for younger consumers.

01 Aug 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the Nutrition Insight edition.The supplements market is booming, driven by a growing aging population and a rise in social media health influencers. While demand for CBD is still relevant, alternatives like PEA are moving into the spotlight for their use in joint health, sports recovery and sleep.This edition also explores specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), which are converted from omega-3s and play a critical role in inflammation. Meanwhile, nutrient-dense pulses are positioned to address a range of chronic conditions through their unique compositions.Flavors with functional benefits, supplements for skin health and eco-friendly supplement packaging trends are also highlighted in this issue focused on health and nutrition.

14 Jun 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of highlights from the soups and sauces edition.Inspiration from global cuisines is becoming more nuanced with African flavors coming into the spotlight. Authentic spice blends true to regional tastes are elevating foods, while limited editions allow consumers to dip into novel experiences.This edition also explores today’s bakery trends and Brazil’s booming ingredients sector. In health and wellness, we examine the latest biotic ingredients and healthy aging ingredients for active seniors.

21 May 2024 --- There are so many regulatory sources to check if an ingredient is authorized for nutritional purpose in the European Union with national specificities. The regulatory frameworks governing ingredients for nutritional use in food and dietary supplements as well as Health Claims, differ between the European Union and the U.S.Our digital solution Supplements R&D Insight summarizes the European and American regulatory status of ingredients (authorized, restricted or forbidden). In addition to a great source for product ideation, the scientific part enables to determine whether sufficient data exist to support your pending Health Claims in Europe and structure/function claims in the U.S.

02 May 2024 --- Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, in a 15-minute roundup of themes from the ready meal edition. Discover how small ingredients like yeast are making a big impact on savory flavor, as well as modern fermentation techniques to perfect the taste and nutrition of plant-based foods. Cooking at home has gotten more exciting as consumers aim to reign in spending with chef-inspired and fusion flavors. We’ll also explore “an ocean of possibilities” with hydrocolloids from the sea and the FDA’s new Food Traceability Rule—FSMA 204. In other news, brands should beware of SARMs, unauthorized muscle-building supplement ingredients, which are appearing in online stores.