28 Nov 2019 --- Plant-based hybrid proteins can provide a complete nutritional profile and a more environmentally friendly approach to nutrition. This is according to Mindy Leveille, Marketing Manager, Proteins, Kerry Taste &... Read More

20 Nov 2019 --- While high-protein foods are in vogue, too much of the nutrient can harm the kidneys. This is highlighted by three scientists who have collaborated on an editorial calling for wider awareness. Although the kidney... Read More

19 Nov 2019 --- Elevate Nutrition, a US-based high-performance nutrition business, has launched a crowdfunding investment campaign via StartEngine. The start-up specializes in a range of sports supplements “formulated for... Read More

15 Nov 2019 --- Despite more than one in three people believing protein bars to be “healthy,” 77 percent of offerings are high in saturated fat, while 38 percent contain chocolate as a main ingredient. This is... Read More

12 Nov 2019 --- Arla Food Ingredients (Arla) is launching Lacprodan ISO.Water, a 100 percent whey protein isolate ingredient, designed specifically for the clear protein beverage space. It is touted as overcoming common issues in... Read More

As customers look to differentiate themselves from their competitors and also try to attract a very dynamic consumer base, they are increasingly benefiting from partners such as Firmenich, to offer value added services.

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on dairy trends. Where are the undiscovered opportunities for dairy nutritionals and bioactives? What about the rise in marketing dairy products on snacking platforms?

With sales to over 140 countries worldwide, Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has grown to become a highly successful public company, having achieved sustained profitable growth with current annualized sales in excess of €6 billion. "We clearly see that future growth in the market is going to be driven by combining taste with nutritionally optimized food."

The functional, economical and nutritional advantages of pulse ingredients are allowing for great potential amid a market environment that demands successful egg replacers.

One innovative new tool which debuted in Australia last year is now attracting international interest. It is the VITAL Online, a tool that food producers can use to assist in presenting consistent allergen advice.

Speaking to NutritionInsight from the floor of Anuga 2019, Bill Morecraft Jr, Senior Vice President, Global Ingredients Division at Blue Diamond Growers notes how the almond sector has experienced exponential growth due to the plant-based trend. According to Morecraft, there is an increased interest in almond milk, almond flour and almond protein.

Gut-health remains a core nutritional target among consumers. Responding to this trend is Polish brand Purella Superfoods, which has innovated a line of nutritious snacks for easy on-the-go consumption. Purella Superfoods’ BeRAW-branded probiotic cookies comprise up to 10 billion probiotic bacteria from the natural strain of Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, which stimulates the immune system, helps maintain the overall balance of intestinal microflora. The addition of prebiotic chicory fiber to the product functions to nourish and guarantee the proper development of beneficial bacterial strains and improve digestive tract function.

It was necessary to develop a heat-stable whey protein to create an enriched bread that is high-protein low-fat and gluten-free bread, as exhibited at Anuga 2019. Benjamin Jakob of Benfit Nutrition explains how the high-protein trend is continuing to rise, especially in Central Europe where the craze has recently landed from the US, via the UK. However, like other start-ups, the company has found navigating the payment agreements for retail a challenge.

At Vitafoods Europe 2019, NutritionInsight spoke with Stephen Gregory, Head of Global R&D, NZMP Medical Nutrition, about innovative ways to offer medical nutrition to those in need of additional protein and convenient dosage formats.

At Vitafoods Europe 2019, NutritionInsight spoke with Jatin Sharma, Marketing Manager- Europe at Roquette, about the mainstreaming of sports nutrition. To meet growing demand in this space, the company is coming up with different plant-based protein solutions, such as pea protein ingredients.

It has been established that protein supplementation increases gains in muscle mass and strength during a prolonged resistance training program. But is protein supplementation during an endurance training program also beneficial?During this webinar FrieslandCampina discusses whether protein supplementation is useful for endurance exercise training. Thereby, FrieslandCampina highlights the study of Pim Knuiman that has recently been published in the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In this study he showed that Protein supplementation elicited greater gains in VO2max and stimulated lean mass accretion.

Plant-based proteins have the market buzzing, with food and beverage innovations arriving frequently on store shelves. But formulating beverages with alternative protein sources—whether soy, almond, oat, pea or rice – can present challenges, especially in meeting consumers’ expectations for taste, texture and visual appeal. In this timely webinar, Innova Market Insights and CP Kelco share useful insights about the global dairy alternatives market, the key challenges when formulating these products, and how KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum – a nature-based, fermentation-derived ingredient – serves as a unique, multifunctional solution in the product developer’s toolkit.

Gen Z’s are seeking physical improvement. Protein rich and adventurous products and flavors are key in connecting with these consumers. Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional well-being is thriving and generational lenses on health can help you find new opportunities.Innova Market Insights’ Director of Innovation, Lu Ann Williams will highlight the changing demographics, with insights on targeting all generations.

In less than two decades, protein supplementation and high protein diets have moved from having niche appeal (primarily the domain of bodybuilders), to being truly mainstream. Innova Market Insights Market Analyst, Myrthe de Beukelaar, takes you inside sports nutrition innovation and how mainstream consumer pay more attention to factors beyond efficient muscle building such as ethical and environmental concerns which translates into a greater uptake of vegan proteins in the market.

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.