High obesity, diabetes rates in Mexico push consumers to better-for-you and cleaner products

10-Oct-2017 Last updated on 10-Oct-2017 at 13:47 GMT

High rates of obesity and diabetes in Mexico has consumers looking for healthier options that do not compromise on a taste – a difficult combination that is nonetheless within reach for manufacturers thanks to innovative ingredients showcased at the Food Technology Summit & Expo in Mexico.

In age of sugar reduction and 'clean label,' sweetener manufacturers adapt

28-Mar-2017

By Adi Menayang

“When consumers are asked an open-ended question, ‘What are you trying to avoid,’ the top three out of four answers are related to a sweetener,” Andy Ohmes, global director of high intensity sweeteners at Cargill, told FoodNavigator-USA.

60-second interview, Beneo: Is rice still the first choice in gluten-free recipe formulation?

31-Oct-2016

By Elaine Watson

Rice flours and starches dominated the first generated of gluten-free goods, particularly in the bakery segment, but are they still the #1 choice in formulators’ toolkits? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Pierre Donck, regional product manager at rice...

Fiber rises on ability to cut sugar & calories while preserving taste, satiety and clean label

05-Aug-2016

By Elizabeth Crawford

While fiber hasn’t quite reached the same superstar status as protein, consumer interest in the ingredient is rising rapidly as they look for ways to manage their weight while still enjoying food and beverages with high quality taste and familiar mouthfeel.