Duckweed, a high-protein aquatic plant strain, has significant potential as a superfood due to its ability to efficiently manage glucose levels, according to a team of researchers from Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel.
Storytelling is one of the most potent tactics food or beverage brands can use to win over consumers, who have become more interested in the story behind the products they’re purchasing, says Innova Market Insights in its top trends for 2020 report.
As non nutritive sweeteners are consumed by at least one in four children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a policy statement calling for clear labeling and future research into how they affect childrens' health and taste preferences....
From a rise in interest in essential oil copaiba, which is claimed to have similar benefits to CBD (although it lacks clinical data to prove it), to a resurgence of enthusiasm for carob, food trend watcher Liz Moskow has identified eight culinary trends...
LODAAT Pharma, which manufactures a range of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical ingredients, has launched JAGEVIA, a lower-glycemic alternative to cane sugar made from the sap of the fruit of the Palmyra palm tree.
Debuting at the SupplySide West show in Las Vegas last week, Merit Functional Foods introduced its portfolio of pea and canola protein ingredients, which the company claims exceed industry standards for purity, solubility, taste, and other key attributes.
More than 45 million Americans suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome – the same number who use online dating apps and have student loans – only unlike people looking for love or struggling with debt, those suffering from gastrointestinal discomfort predominately...
Many consumers subscribe to a basic understanding of ‘clean label’ – for most, it loosely means products with fewer, recognizable ingredients free from preservatives and artificial additives – however, new research from Kerry shows that this definition...
Concerns about the negative impact of deteriorating soil health on food quality and quantity have prompted a fast-paced hunt for new ways to regenerate the land, and while many techniques are promising they often come with long return returns on investment...
A rush to market for CBD has left the terpenes in hemp out in the cold. An expert in the space said there is much potential benefit yet to be discovered in these fractions of the plant.
Drinks containing added sugars including fruit drinks and flavored waters, account for 62% of total kids’ drink sales ($2.2bn) in 2018, according to a new report from the Rudd Center Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.
Natural flavors company, Edlong Corporation, and Radient Technologies, manufacturer of cannabinoid-based ingredients, are partnering to develop a range of CBD flavors and ingredients for the global food and beverage market.
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the “hot new thing” said an expert recently, as BASF announced the US launch of its 2’-FL (2’-fucosyllactose) ingredient, which is branded Prebilac.
When it comes to buying seafood, consumers are most concerned about where it is sourced and how much it costs, according to new research by Blue Circle Foods, which is why the company strives to be transparent about where its fish comes from and price...
Customer satisfaction in grocery food and beverages continues to outrank that of most other consumer good segments, but a slight reshuffling among the most trusted brands underscores a broader shift in shopper preferences from the once all-powerful national...
