Nutritional Candy Ingredients

CAPOL reveals ProSweets 2024 preview

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Consumers are increasingly becoming more health-conscious and gravitating towards products that meet their dietary needs and align with their lifestyles.

Amos Food Group to showcase candy innovations at ISM

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:45:00 -0400

The event presents an opportunity for Amos to showcase its latest candy innovations within its creative candy brand Amos and nutritional candy brand Biobor.

Morinaga America launches FI-BEING hard candy

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:16:00 -0400

FI-BEING comes in the form of a hard candy, and each serving provides 11 grams of dietary fiber, representing 39 percent of the daily recommended dietary fiber intake.

ADM partners with Benson Hill to scale soy ingredients

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:14:00 -0400

The collaboration will offer innovative ingredients enabled by Benson Hill genetics that feature less-processed proteins with significant water and carbon sustainability benefits.

The Functional Chocolate Co. launches products with Thrive Market

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:54:00 -0400

The Functional Chocolate Co. offers vegan dark chocolate paired with a blend of condition-specific nutraceuticals to help address a variety of everyday health realities.

How COVID-19 has impacted functional snacking

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:43:00 -0400

FMCG Gurus research shows that 66 percent of global consumers are more concerned about their overall health as a result of the pandemic.

DouxMatok partners with Hi-Food to develop sugar reduction solution

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

DouxMatok and Hi-Food have teamed up to deliver a nutrition solution that allows food manufacturers to address sugar reduction without compromising on taste, texture, sweetness or nutrition.

ADM shares 5 consumer behaviors reshaping food and supplement innovation

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:28:00 -0400

Consumers are taking a more proactive approach to managing well-being with functional nutrition, close-to-nature ingredients and foods that signal self-care.

Elements Truffles introduces Sea Salt with Turmeric bar

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:37:00 -0400

Elements Truffles, an Asian-owned Ayurvedic clean chocolate brand, was founded on meditation and creating chocolates handmade with cacao, Ayurveda superfoods and pure essential oils.

Functional Chocolate Co. introduces bars for energy, sleep

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:38:00 -0400

Combining vegan, fair trade chocolate with vitamins, botanicals and clinically researched ingredients, the newest products are designed to address two of the most common everyday health realities.

Neuro gum, mints launch at Whole Foods

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:24:00 -0400

Neuro, the company behind Neuro Gum and Neuro Mints, has struck a nationwide deal with Whole Foods to have its mind, energy and mood-boosting gum and mints stocked in all 500 stores.

Ingredion introduces U.S.-made pea protein, starch

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:31:00 -0500

Ingredion Incorporated has made two new additions to its plant-based portfolio produced at the company’s new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Functional Chocolate Co. launches bars targeting women’s health concerns

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Crafted in the U.S., these bars are 100% plant-based, vegan, Non-GMO and gluten-free.

Consumers seek immunity-boosting foods in light of COVID-19 pandemic

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:39:00 -0500

Innova Market Insights says health and immunity will remain “top of mind” for consumers as concerns over COVID-19 extend into next year.

Phenolaeis introduces chocolate made with palm fruit extract

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:03:00 -0500

Phenolaeis, supplier of sustainable palm fruit extract, has created a functional dark chocolate with added wellness benefits and a clean taste with less bitterness.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:52:00 -0400

Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.

BENEO launches organic chicory root fiber, rice starch

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:16:00 -0400

BENEO has expanded its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolios with two new organic solutions.

COVID-19’s impact on functional ingredient trends and other insights from Cargill

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:21:00 -0400

Experts at Cargill recently took some time to answer questions about functional ingredients, offering insights into health-conscious consumers, the impact of COVID-19 and balancing health benefits with taste.

KOHLER Chocolates introduces line of protein bars

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:44:00 -0400

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates has launched a new line of protein bars and revamped its existing chocolate bar line.

Exclusive data: Confectioners plan to increase spending on healthy ingredients

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Wed, 06 May 2020 10:15:00 -0400

Two-thirds of respondents expect an increase in healthy, better-for-you and/or functional ingredient operations in the next 12 months, by a 28 percent increase on average.

What is the plant-based Tara protein?

Lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:41:00 -0500

Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can range from white to yellowish in color.

Are consumers really choosing natural claims over price and taste?

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:25:00 -0400

FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers are moving toward paying attention to flavor and natural formulation above the price of a snack when looking to treat and reward themselves.

Norti Nutrition chocolate bars promote gut health

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Norti's chocolate bars are enriched with prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy gut bacteria.

Gutsii prebiotic chocolate

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Gutsii chocolate is packed with prebiotics and is an excellent source of dietary fi ber for a healthy gut.

Kimmie Candy installs lentil-forming line

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Kimmie Candy has added a chocolate lentil-forming line to its factory in Reno, Nevada. Installed late last year, the line required an investment of more than $120,000.

Gummy vitamin market shows gumption

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0500

Soft textures and bold flavors are making the gummy application the delivery method of choice for vitamins and supplements.

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0500

ONE Brands has added White Chocolate Truffle to its line of protein bars.

Rowdy Chocolate Coconut Cashew bar

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0400

The Chocolate Coconut Cashew bar is packed with natural sweetness from prebiotic yacon root.

Nellson Nutraceutical triples in size through focus on nutrition segment, aggressive acquisition strategy

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Nellson Nutraceutical produces nutrition bars and functional powders for major brands and retailers across the United States and Canada - but it hasn't always been that way.

VitaPop vitamin popcorn

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

VitaPop is packed with essential vitamins.