Despite ongoing interest in functional foods, probiotics—the ingredients that pioneered the functional food boom in the 1980s—now appear to have a much lower profile. According to Innova Market Insights data, less than 1% of global food and drinks launched in the 12 months ending in April 2018 were marketed as containing probiotics. (In the U.S., […]
IFF and Frutarom have announced that Frutarom shareholders voted to approve the proposed combination of Frutarom and IFF at the special general meeting of Frutarom shareholders. Of the votes cast at the special general meeting, 94.6% percent were in favor of the proposed merger, representing approximately 74.7% of all outstanding shares. “We are pleased that […]
Method development for pesticides and packaging migration are two current areas of high interest, according to Thermo Fisher Scientific. Laszlo Hollosi, application specialist, spoke to us after giving a demonstration at the Live Lab on Food Analysis at Analytica 2018. Pesticide analysis is well established and most methods are not new, said Hollosi. Demand to […]
The market for certified organic food and beverage products in the United States continues to enjoy a robust rate of growth. Given the organic category’s small size, representing only 5% of U.S. food and beverage sales, it is not to be expected that sales of conventional food keep pace with organic. But close attention must […]
Fermented flavors and ingredients are popping up more and more frequently on store shelves and restaurant menus, says flavor and fragrance ingredients supplier Symrise (Holzminden, Germany). In a recent effort to survey the food market for fermented flavor and ingredient trends, Symrise’s marketing and consumer insights group found that Millennials and restaurant chefs are driving […]
A startup aims to serve hyper-personalized meals. Are we willing to trade our data to satisfy private hungers? “My take is that pretty much all the food and beverage products on the market today are awful,” Jason Cohen tells me, with fierce conviction. “There are literally no products engineered for me.” Cohen is the founder […]
Lotus seeds are well known for their use in Asian cuisine. Considered a luxurious ingredient, they are used as a paste in pastries and desserts in China and Japan. Lotus seeds, sold dried and soaked overnight, can be added directly to soups, congee or other dishes. Renowned for their health benefits, lotus seeds are also […]
The demand for aseptic and convenient packaging formats on the part of the consumer and the need to reduce per-package cost price on the part of the manufacturer are the prime factors behind the emergence and rising adoption of bag-in-box containers across industries. Bag-in-box containers, as against conventional packaging solutions, provide improved hygiene and safety […]
A new regulation to clarify the status of novel foods is being introduced by the European Commission, which may help speed up time to market. The European Commission is bringing in a procedure that will enable manufacturers to obtain a relatively quick determination of whether a product falls into the classification of […]
According to Reuters, Bacardi has agreed to buy out Patron Spirits International in a deal valuing the top high-end tequila maker at $5.1 billion. The deal comes soon after Pernod Ricard bought out Avion Tequila and months after Diageo bought George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila for up to $1 billion. Analysts put the price at about […]
Authentic florals, herbs, spices, tea and ginger flavours and extracts for contemporary product concepts Global expert Sensient Flavors presents its All Natural Flavour Collections: The trend flavours help food and beverage manufacturers to respond successfully to upcoming market trends and reflect current consumer preferences. The latest findings of Sensient’s consumer and market research underpin Sensient’s […]
At the end of the month, the EU sugar regime will end, liberalising the market after nearly 50 years of production quotas. But one MEP is questioning whether the Commission has considered the impact on Europeans’ health as manufacturers switch to isoglucose. Some studies suggest isoglucose production will triple between 2016 and 2025, and earlier […]
The universal appeal of cognitive health products is putting the market in a strong position. Key points Standalone products are on the rise The halo effect of herb and nut extracts Cognitive health offers universal appeal Benefits cognitive health products should provide How research can lead to more health claims The surge in demand for […]
The European Commission is launching a public consultation on how Europe’s food supply chain can be made “fairer”. The Commission is gathering data on the “necessity and expedience” of possible measures that could be implemented at a European Union level to address or regulate “unfair trading practices with respect to agrifood products”. The Commission noted […]
How to keep things sweet without adding calories – is it a Holy Grail or could UK scientists have found a solution thanks to long-fibre prebiotics? Results from a human taste study carried out by the Flavour and Sensory Science Centre at the University of Reading suggest that naturally sweet prebiotic fibres could replace high-calorie […]
