Global flax protein market valued at around $48 million, according to Persistence Market Research report. The global flax protein market was valuated at around $48 million in 2018, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.5% from 2018 to 2027, according to a report from Persistence Market Research. The global flax protein […]
Collagen is a stand-out joint and bone health ingredient, but could eggshell membrane be next? Crushed eggshells combined with a hydrogel mixture could one day be applied to repair bones in patients with injuries due to aging, accidents, cancer or military combat, according to University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers. The high levels of naturally occurring […]
Maple Leaf Foods and its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, have announced plans to construct a $310 million plant-based protein food processing facility in Shelbyville, Ind. The company will also invest approximately $26 million to keep pace with ongoing growth in demand at its existing facilities. The new facility, at approximately 230,000 square feet, will […]
The constant rise of global demand for protein poses a threat of meat shortage in the agricultural sector. To address this, few companies use artificial meat as an alternative to traditional ones. Since its implementation, people started to doubt whether the production of synthetic meat is healthy and safe for the environment and for human […]
People who frequently consume sushi are more open to the idea of adding insects to their diets, according to a new study from La Trobe University and the University of Pennsylvania, US. The study followed 476 participants, 275 from the US and 201 from India. Notably, the US sample was most inclined to consume insects, […]
The United Nations predicts by 2050 there will be around 9.8 bn people on Earth and feeding them will require the production of a huge amount of protein each year, 50% more than today. Cultivated red zone There are 14 million square kilometers of cultivated land in the world which we can use. That amounts […]
A Finnish company has developed a process to create edible protein from thin air. Well, that’s a slight exaggeration, but start-up Solar Foods has come up with a process that requires only carbon dioxide, water, and electricity plus a few trace elements to create a unique single-cell vegan protein that its developers hope to see […]
Danone is adding two new flavors to it’s popular Activia Probiotic Dailies line, launched last year in the US; this time fortified with prebiotic fibers. Served up in a convenient “daily shot” format, the yogurt-based dose promises to deliver billions of live and active probiotics, and on-trend flavors: Lemon & Ginger and Honey & Ginger. […]
Consumers demand a range of natural products that deliver health benefits in convenient formats. Looking for convenient, on-the-go nutrition or an indulgent treat—or sometimes both—consumers reach for snacks, on average, about 2.5 times a day, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago, IL. Overall, 49% of eating occasions involve snacks, according to the Hartman Group, […]
Flavours and ingredients firm Carbery has launched a new fermented dairy ingredients range that is said to deliver a “combination of high-quality protein with prebiotic promoting properties”. Unveiled this week at Health Ingredients Europe, Bifipro is produced using a natural fermentation process. Produced with milk from grass-fed Irish cows, it contains “all the essential branched […]
Roquette has acquired a facility specialized in the extrusion of plant-based proteins. With this acquisition, the French-headquartered group wants to expand its range of premium textured plant-based ingredients for the global meat alternatives market. Located in the Netherlands, the facility acquired from Texpall B.V. benefits from a unique expertise in the extrusion of plant-based proteins, […]
After the launch of SoFlexi, first concept of the SoUnik range, Epi Ingredients, a subsidiary of the French company Laïta, is announcing SoBenefik, a high-protein yogurt concept produced only with ultra-filtered dairy powders. Designed to illustrate the unique features of Epi Ingredients’ offering, SoUnik is a range of on-trend finish product concepts developed to help […]
Firmenich has acquired Italy-based Campus, an innovator in the application of natural functional ingredients for protein applications, specializing in clean label, meat and plant-based foods. This acquisition broadens Firmenich’s capabilities in naturals and protein solutions, cutting across animal and vegan food products. Neither party is disclosing financial details of the deal, which is expected to […]
General Mills has introduced YQ by Yoplait, a new yogurt made with ultra-filtered milk that delivers big on protein with an intentionally less sweet taste. With the launch of the yogurt, the company is catering to the needs of a range of health conscious consumers looking for a convenient dairy product that can be eaten […]
The European Commission has updated legislation concerning food for infants and young children, by ruling that the minimum protein content for follow-on formula be lowered to 1.6 g/100 kcal. The decision follows conclusions made by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which ruled that “Follow-on formula, based on intact protein from cow’s milk or from goat’s milk, with […]
