Snack producers are right on cue when it comes to supporting consumer’s quest for balanced snacking, reports The NPD Group. According to the research company, Americans are giving themselves permission to enjoy indulgent snacks as long as they do it sensibly. Balance is key when it comes to harmonizing health and indulgence. NPD’s Future of […]
Government tests have found high levels of potentially harmful chemicals used in nonstick surfaces and firefighting foams in foods that are produced near contaminated sites, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The latest research, presented at a conference in Helsinki and circulated among advocacy groups, highlights the growing concerns by the government and […]
Fruit purees may be a viable solution for US food companies rethinking their product formulation due to the soon-to-be implemented US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules on the declaration of “added sugars” on food labels. This is according to Welch’s Global Ingredients Group, which is highlighting its portfolio as a feasible solution. The FDA […]
“The combination possibilities of citrus are endless,” say suppliers Citrus and tropical flavor tones have long been popular with consumers, but this summer as the weather begins to heat up, the industry can expect to see more NPD using exotic fruit combinations and new citrus varieties. The mature fruit flavor category is still at the […]
From 2021, manufacturers in Europe will be required to curb the amount of industrially-produced trans fats in processed food to 2 g per 100 g of fat. Yesterday (24 April 2019), the European Commission adopted a regulation that sets a 2% legal limit to the amount of trans fats in processed foods. Per the legislation, processed […]
A study published in the Journal of Food Science investigates two emerging decontamination technologies for fresh produce—pulsed light (PL) and ultraviolet light (UV), in combination with washing (referred to as water‐assisted PL [WPL] and water‐assisted UV [WUV]). The researchers tested blueberries, grape tomatoes, and iceberg lettuce shreds to represent fresh vegetables and fruits with smooth […]
Beyond Meat is partnering with California-based Trifecta organic meal delivery service to bring the Beyond Burger and other plant-based products to its fully cooked meals and à la carte items delivered to consumers nationwide. Trifecta noted Beyond Meat products do not contain soy, gluten or GMOs and therefore will complement its meal plans for those […]
Dive Brief: A study conducted by High Yield Insights, a market research firm focused on the cannabis market, found that 40% of U.S. consumers age 21 and older would try CBD. The study surveyed 2,000 adults in total, and 1,500 reported using CBD products in the previous three months. For the surveyed consumers who expressed […]
The Swiss food giant says it will roll out the Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger in Europe this month, with plans to launch in the US after summer. Nestlé’s Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is made from soy and wheat protein, as well as natural plant extracts from beetroot, carrot, and bell pepper. Earlier today (2 April), […]
Neogen’s comprehensive line of tests to detect allergens in food products before they can reach consumers now includes simple and accurate tests for coconut in food, beverages and environmental samples. Neogen’s new Reveal® 3-D for Coconut Allergen screens environmental and liquid samples at 1 part per million (ppm) in only 5 minutes. The new Veratox® […]
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is acquired the Ziegler Group, a European provider of natural citrus flavor ingredients. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019. The agreement comes shortly after ADM completed its addition of US-based citrus flavor provider Florida Chemical Company (FCC), which was officially completed earlier this month. […]
The food industry uses the enzyme microbial transglutaminase to extend the shelf life of foods. However, a recent study suggests that microbial transglutaminase may be responsible for the uptick in conditions involving gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity, including celiac disease. The term ‘gluten’ is used to describe a family of proteins that occur naturally in […]
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) has found that meals low in calories support protection from some diseases, indicating a correlation between the number of calories a person consumes and cell performance. With obesity a worldwide epidemic, we spoke to Dr Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist, British Nutrition Foundation, about how these […]
A major trend driving food product development is the rising demand from consumers for natural ingredients, including antioxidants. Until now, little work has been done to identify new natural antioxidants. But a recent study published in Food Chemistry details the discovery by researchers at Pennsylvania State University of an antioxidant in grain bran that could […]
Green was a salient color among the candy presented at this year’s sweet and snack trade fair, ISM 2019, held in Cologne, Germany. As the cannabis plant and its derivatives, namely hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), have enjoyed an increasingly normalized reputation and popularity among consumers, continuing investment in the well-known plant is highly anticipated for […]
