Five innovative food companies who are looking to bring cell-based (lab-grown) meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves in the US have formed the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation). This coalition is focused on educating consumers and stakeholders about their new industry and facilitating a clear path to market […]
Danish ingredient supplier Chr. Hansen has said it wants to ‘future proof’ its innovation capacity through the development of a new research and development centre. The company revealed today (29 August) that it is expanding and developing its research and development facilities at a site north of Copenhagen. This will enable it to meet ‘increasing […]
Consumer interest in high protein foods and drinks continues to grow, and a few enterprising companies have responded to the trend by manipulating protein-rich ingredients to make them even higher in protein. Protein has been a major trend for the past few years, evolving from the sports nutrition domain into the mainstream. Some are looking […]
Hershey is set to strengthen its foothold in the snacks space by acquiring the maker of a line of low-sugar and high protein bars, ONE Brands. The $397 million deal, which was announced within a week after the U.S. chocolate giant made a minority investment in Irish protein bars company Fulfil, is expected to close […]
A report notes the ‘umpteen benefits associated with powdered eggshell membrane’ and identifies it as a growth area in the food and beverage sector, where its potential uses span bakery and prepared food categories. The eggshell membrane powder market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% over the next […]
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, can now detect gluten in any food and show which grain it comes from, making it easier for food companies to correctly label their products. This National Science Week, they announce they have discovered a way to detect gluten in the less well-studied grain, rye, completing the ‘Grand […]
Cardiac health is top of mind for many consumers, but how best to emphasize it can be tricky for marketers. When it comes to dietary health, cardiac concerns are right at the heart of things. The heart is arguably the organ most directly affected by its owner’s long-term eating habits. When it comes to cardiac […]
The health kick among consumers presents both threats and opportunities to Europe’s modified starch market, a report predicts. The rising consumer trend for low fat and fat-free dairy products is fuelling strong global demand for modified starch, according to a report. The global modified starch market – worth nearly US$10,000 million in 2019 – will […]
Sales of plant-based foods are growing at five times the rate of total food sales and have a market value of $4.5 billion, according to new data released by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Good Food Institute. According to the organizations, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods have grown by 11% in the […]
Nestlé has created a unique new chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit, using only the beans and pulp as ingredients. The new chocolate, to be launched in Japan this autumn, has been developed using a “natural approach” and patented technique which does not require adding any refined sugar. Nestlé hails its invention as a […]
Experts note that production hurdles still need to be overcome for plant-based to go fully mainstream. The market for vegan products is booming, with NPD thriving across different platforms such as plant-based milks, burgers and cheeses. Although experts note that it has moved from trend to food revolution status, achieving a palatable and popular taste […]
Iron picolinate may be a solution for difficult-to-fortify foods like yogurt containing fruit, says a new study from Nestlé Research and ETH Zurich. Writing in the European Journal of Nutrition, the Switzerland-based scientists report that the bioavailability of iron from iron picolinate was similar to that observed for iron sulfate. “Iron fortification of complementary food can […]
Research highlights six proteins with the biggest potential for the industry, with a focus on nutritional beverage applications. Swiss flavors and fragrances player Givaudan has identified the top six new up-and-coming plant-based proteins that could likely be game-changers for the food industry, and, in particular, nutritional beverages. The proteins identified are oats, mung beans, garbanzo […]
Dive Brief: Jared Koerten, a Euromonitor senior food analyst, sees premiumization as “a characteristic, trait or feature of a product that elevates consumer perception, creating a willingness to pay more,” Bakery and Snacks reported. Premiumization also conveys a commitment to the time and investment it takes to achieve premium product status for a brand such […]
Detecting specific strains of bacteria that cause food poisoning quickly is important to food safety. Current methods can be either time-consuming or expensive. Now, a team of electrical engineers from the United States and Turkey have developed a fast and inexpensive technology to detect and identify specific strains of bacteria like E. coli. Their study […]
