Nutritional

Functional and nutritional ingredients aim to please health-conscious consumers

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Consumers increasingly seek products with better-for-you nutritional profiles; the right ingredients can help deliver.

DSM launches Vertis CanolaPRO plant protein, free from major allergens

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:25:00 -0500

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.

Health-conscious consumers seek nutritious, delicious food choices

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Producers are serving up new nutritional ingredients to consumers craving better-for-you foods.

Upcycled Foods Inc. partners with Kerry, releases upcycled protein crisp

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:05:00 -0400

Innovators collaborate to design upcycled ingredient solutions for food industry.

Equinom achieves 75% protein content in minimally processed pea protein

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Food tech company breaks industry record and validates potential of advanced pea protein ingredient for plant-based food and beverage market.

Tate & Lyle completes acquisition of dietary fiber business in China

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Tate & Lyle PLC has announced that it has today completed the acquisition of Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), a prebiotic dietary fiber business located in China.

Symrise debuts range of aronia health actives with high cellular antioxidant effects

Wed, 11 May 2022 10:19:28 -0400

Symrise continues to develop its health expertise with the launch of a new range of aronia health actives.

Burcon receives co-investment from Protein Industries Canada

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Burcon NutraScience Corporation is pleased to announce that it has received a co-investment from Proteins Industries Canada for the development of high-quality protein ingredients from sunflower seeds.

Consumers search for nutrition bars for both at-home and on-the-go snacking

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:42:00 -0400

Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a meal replacement, the nutrition bars category is ubiquitous, and its products can be consumed at any time of day. Sales have rebounded after a flat period, and innovation is ongoing in the category.

Sensus expands chicory root fiber production to meet consumer demand for health and wellness food products

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:34:00 -0500

Expansion is part of a new Cosun strategy Unlock 25 that focuses on growth in green and health promoting ingredients.

Immunity: snack and bakery’s next frontier

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:10:00 -0500

It may be hard to imagine now, with the omicron variant laying waste to travel plans and sending us back behind masks yet again, but immunity as a wellness concern had been buzzing since long before anyone knew what SARS-CoV-2 was.

California Prune Board advances study of prunes and bone health via research program

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:13:00 -0500

Research highlights growing body of prune evidence connected to favorable bone health.

Fiber fortification could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes for 7 in 10 UK adults

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:27:00 -0500

Increasing the fiber content of everyday UK foods will enable 50 percent more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fiber in their diets and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, new study finds.

FDA grants citizen petition on acacia (gum arabic) as dietary fiber

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:21:00 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic),” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber.

Tate & Lyle sign up to UK Food and Drink Federation's Action on Fibre

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:20:00 -0500

Tate & Lyle PLC is pleased to announce that it has signed up to the UK’s Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Action on Fibre.

Gold&Green Foods introduces protein granules and flakes

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:54:00 -0500

The Finnish food tech company Gold&Green Foods is expanding beyond the meat replacement category with the launch of Gold&Green Protein Granules and Protein Flakes.

Pep’s balls, a nutritional boost for recipes with pulses

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:10:00 -0500

Limagrain Ingredients has developed Pep's Balls: a new range of extruded pulses to enrich products with plant-based proteins, without any compromise on taste and offering a great mouthfeel.

Puffed and extruded snack manufacturers look for opportunities to innovate

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:39:00 -0500

The puffs and extruded snacks category has moved beyond just cheese puffs—pork rinds, baby puffs, and vegan options are now in play.

Snack and bakery companies search for better-for-you nutritional ingredients

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

The pandemic has heightened consumers' interest in health and well-being. According to the 2021 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 58 percent of respondents stated that healthfulness had an impact on their food and beverage decisions.

Better taste solutions for plant-based protein products

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:27:00 -0500

In response to the demand for enhanced functional benefits, Flavorchem has developed a line of high-performance modulators to help brands create nutritionally optimized products without sacrificing on taste.

Merit Functional Foods' Manitoba facility for pea and canola proteins opens

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:43:00 -0500

Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.

Noochy Crisp wins Best Tasting Functional Food at Vitafoods

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:07:00 -0500

Noochy Crisp, Gnosis by Lesaffre’s crispy nutritional yeast, was awarded Best Tasting Functional Food at the Vitafoods Europe event in October 2021.

Exclusive interview with DSM: Boosting the health appeal of baked goods

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:14:00 -0400

An interview with DSM about immunity, boosting the health appeal of baked goods, and Omega-3s.

European trends influence the global baking industry

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:54:00 -0400

Bread is a universal language. Nearly every culture has historical roots in forming judicious combinations of water and grains, seeds, pulses, starches, and other substrates, often functionally lightened with some sort of leavening, and perhaps a dash of salt for flavor. It’s the quintessential expression of science, art, and sustenance.

Ingredion ultra-performance pulse ingredients

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:10:00 -0400

Ingredion's proprietary deflavoring technology to enable manufacturers to achieve taste, nutrition, and functionality must-have in food and beverages containing pulse-based plant proteins.

Avena Foods Purity Protocol gluten-free oat ingredients

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:48:00 -0400

Avena Foods Purity Protocol gluten-free oat ingredients are Glyphosate Residue Free certified by The Detox Project.

Ingredion VITESSENCE TEX Crumbles 102 texture protein, to optimize texture and firmness in plant-based meat products

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:15:00 -0400

Ingredion Incorporated has announced a new addition to its extensive range of plant-based solutions for the U.S. and Canada, VITESSENCE TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein.

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition launches whole-algae sourced β-glucan for immune support

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:51:00 -0400

Solabia- Algatech Nutrition is launching 100 percent natural whole Euglena gracilis algae BioGlena for immune support.

Consumers look for better-for-you snacks, while also craving comfort foods

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:14:00 -0400

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So, too, is "better-for-you," the catch-all classification that drives so many consumers these days and, as such, is driving snack and bakery development, as well.

Tate & Lyle expands PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:21:00 -0400

Tate & Lyle is pleased to announce the expansion of its PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range.