Proteins

Could creaminess help carbs match protein for satiating power?

17-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

High-protein and high-carbohydrate food and beverages may produce similar satiety responses if the perceived thickness and creaminess are equal, says a new study by Danone.

Fear of the new: The importance of storytelling in the meat-free market

15-Jan-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

It’s not enough to have a great-tasting product – manufacturers of meat alternatives must tell a positive production story, according to the maker of an award-winning product taking the Dutch meat-free market by storm.

Special edition: Reformulation

The lowdown on commodity prices, what they mean for food prices in 2013, and why 2012/13 is not going to be a repeat of 2007/8

14-Dec-2012 By Elaine WATSON

“While you can look at one specific cost and you can say it's gone down, I could give you a story for another raw material where it's gone up”, observed Unilever’s chief financial officer Jean-Marc Huet when asked about commodity prices during...

WhiteWave CEO: The cost advantage of plant-based food and beverages over dairy will continue to grow

11-Dec-2012 By Elaine WATSON

The economics of supplying plant-based foods and beverages over dairy will become increasingly compelling “because the cow is a relatively inefficient converter of grain into protein”, says the chief executive of WhiteWave Foods.

Sourcing non-GMO: Prop 37 supporters have lost the battle, but may ultimately win the war, predicts The Scoular Company

15-Nov-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Despite the ‘NO’ vote on Prop 37, the momentum behind sourcing non-GMO ingredients remains as strong as ever, with non-GMO Project verified sales up 66% and a new class action lawsuit against a major food brand over ‘all-natural’ claims on products containing...

Supply Side West 2012 in pictures: Prop 37, supergrains, protein, brain food and Coca-Cola on disruptive innovation

09-Nov-2012 By Elaine Watson

As America went to the polls, FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA headed to Las Vegas for a week of partying, gambling (and a spot of networking) at Supply Side West.

Fonterra consumer research reveals ‘fantastic opportunity’ to educate boomers on protein

07-Nov-2012 By Elaine WATSON

If manufacturers can present them in a more appealing way, there is a huge untapped market in the US for higher protein products appealing to baby boomers looking to stay active, according to consumer research from dairy giant Fonterra Nutrition.

Will the ‘processed food’ definition in Prop 37 really kill off ‘natural’ claims on pack?

26-Oct-2012 By Elaine WATSON

The dispute over whether Californian GMO labeling initiative Prop 37 will prevent manufacturers from using the term ‘natural’ on foods that contain no GMOs at all continues to rage, with Yes and No campaigns offering diametrically opposed interpretations...

Blended protein crisps broadens market options, says Batory Foods

16-Oct-2012 By Kacey Culliney

New protein blend crisps fulfil a marketplace demand for wider variety and better priced options, Batory Foods says.

Lawyer: Prop 37 will overtake Prop 65 as a source of consumer litigation in California

11-Oct-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Prop 37 is likely to surpass Prop 65 as a source of consumer litigation in California if the controversial GMO labeling initiative gets the green light next month, predicts one San Francisco-based lawyer.

Dispatches from the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2012

Have you had your P.L.A.Y. today? PepsiCo targets women with new protein product launch

08-Oct-2012 By Elaine WATSON in Philadelphia

PepsiCo is developing a novel protein-based product designed to appeal to women that “won’t show up on a shelf the way you envision it”, revealed bosses at its Nutrition Ventures arm at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) this week.

Aurora Algae: ‘There is a lot more recognition of the standalone EPA story now’

27-Sep-2012 By Elaine WATSON

There is a “unique opportunity for high purity EPA as a standalone ingredient” as the omega-3 market becomes more sophisticated, says algal omega-3 specialist Aurora Algae as it prepares to break ground on a commercial-scale production site it claims...

How easy - and how expensive - is it to source non-GMO ingredients?

21-Sep-2012 By Elaine WATSON

With the debate over Prop 37 heating up, a new class action lawsuit over ‘all-natural’ claims on products containing GMOs filed every week, and Monsanto in the firing line following a damaging study on GM maize, more and more manufacturers are exploring...

DuPont antibacterial protein partnership targets E.Coli first

20-Sep-2012 By Rod Addy

DuPont Nutrition & Health aims to boost food safety, quality and shelf life by developing bactericidal proteins in partnership with US firm AvidBiotics Corporation.

Multibillion-dollar food manufacturer seeks solution to egg white protein problem

19-Sep-2012 By Elaine WATSON

A leading food manufacturer is looking for potential partners to pitch technologies that will help inhibit the aggregation and clouding of proteins when egg white is heated.

Sodexo pledges to switch to cage-free sourcing for shelled eggs

31-Aug-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Foodservice giant Sodexo has pledged to switch the sourcing of all of the 39 million shelled eggs that it uses each year to cage-free hens by July 2014.

Special edition: Meat alternatives

What’s new in the meat-free market?

09-Aug-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Meat-free burgers, sausages, and other meat analog products have come a long way in recent years, but there is still room for improvement in texture and taste, as companies continue to strive for more meat-like attributes – and a bite of the meat-free...

Special edition: Meat alternatives

Firm growth for meat substitute products

06-Aug-2012 By Rod Addy and Nathan Gray

The total market for analogs and meat free products is set to rise by 4.4%, from €2.85bn to €3.54bn, in the next five years, according to exclusive data from market analyst RTS Resource.

Special edition: Meat alternatives

Does the foodservice sector need to up its game on meat alternatives?

06-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

How many options do vegetarians and flexitarians (meat reducers) have when they go out to eat (if they are not in the mood for bean burgers and Margherita pizza)?

Special edition: Meat alternatives

Tofurky boss targets meat-reducers: 'This is a big up and coming market'

03-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Back in the early ‘80s when his tempeh business was getting off the ground, the meat alternatives category was not exactly brimming with mouth-watering options, says Tofurky creator Seth Tibbott.

Special edition: Meat alternatives

Beyond soy: Where does Quorn fit into the meat alternatives market?

02-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Quorn is outpacing rivals and bringing new consumers into a frozen meat alternatives category that has lost some momentum in recent years, claims its US boss.

Special edition: The New Product Development Process

Fast and furious consumer feedback, risk taking and the key to bigger, better, faster NPD…

12-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

If you’re big in shredded cheese, chances are you know pretty much everything there is to know about the market, the manufacturing process and the competition. But who do you turn to if you want to make something else?

'Appetite-suppressing' effect of proteins explained by researchers

09-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

Researchers have mapped out the chain reaction of signals that send satiety messages to the brain after a protein-rich meal.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012

Solbar ready to power up for growth post acquisition

12-Jun-2012 By Rod Addy

Solbar is preparing for strong global growth in the wake of its acquisition by farmer agri-cooperative CHS, according to Todd Watson, CHS global protein sales and development manager for food and food ingredients.

Clarisoy ‘invisible’ veg protein attracts top-tier multinational beverage firms

29-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Clarisoy, the ‘invisible’ soy protein developed by Burcon NutraScience and commercialized by ADM, is attracting interest from everyone from “top-tier multinational companies to niche regional fruit juice companies”, says ADM.

Low-sodium HVP solves long-standing ingredient challenge, claims Innova

22-May-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Innova has developed a new low-sodium hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), which it claims solves a riddle that has plagued food scientists for decades – how to create a low-sodium HVP without relying on potassium chloride.

Cacao & soy compounds show heart health benefits for diabetic women: Study

04-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with cacao-flavonoids and soy isoflavones may improve levels of biomarkers of heart disease in postmenopausal, diabetic women, says a new study.

DuPont buys out Bunge’s share in Solae joint venture in $440m deal

01-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

DuPont has taken full control of soy ingredients giant Solae after buying out Bunge’s stake in their joint venture.

Special edition: FoodNavigator-USA 2012 trendspotter

01-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

What’s on the menu for 2012? Traditional fruits, Thai and Indian cuisine, freshness, different varieties of chili, plant proteins, smoke flavors, more part-prepared foods and Asian and Latin American flavors, predict trendwatchers…

Pea protein commercialization talks drag on past deadline

24-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

Plant protein specialist Burcon has failed to reach a deal to commercialize its ‘invisible’ pea protein isolate Peazazz before the exclusivity period with a potential partner lapsed.

Superfood alert: Could Moringa oleifera be the next baobab?

13-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

A nutrient powerhouse to rival baobab, Moringa oleifera is starting to attract growing interest in the US dietary supplement and food industry, with a segment due to air on Dr Oz tonight predicted to prompt a surge in demand.

Line between cereal bars and energy/nutrition bars is blurring, says report

04-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

While the food bar market has traditionally been split into two distinct categories: cereal/granola bars and energy/nutrition bars; the boundaries between them are becoming increasingly blurred, according to a new report.

Canola protein ceo: ‘The market is starving for new non-animal protein sources’

03-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

The chief executive of BioExx - a Canadian firm trying to bring canola protein to the mass market - says he is convinced it can be even bigger than soy, despite the frustratingly slow pace of progress on the commercialization front.

Dispatches from IFT Wellness 2012

IFT Wellness 2012 trend watch: Protein is hot hot hot

03-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

Once the preserve of sweaty men pumping iron, protein has emerged from an image overhaul as the ingredient of choice for food developers targeting consumers of all ages and both genders keen to battle the bulge and stay strong, according to one trends...

Pulses: Healthy potential – but still challenging for the American palate

26-Mar-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Pulses could be used in a wide range of products to answer demands for healthier and gluten-free foods, but their flavor and texture is still challenging for many Americans, experts at the Research Chefs Association annual conference said on Saturday.

Tannins show promise for allergen-free peanut products

22-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

The use of tannic acid could help to reduce the allergic potential of products that contain peanut proteins, say researchers.

2012 World’s Most Ethical list: Solae still the lone ingredients company

20-Mar-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

For the third year running, soy ingredients company Solae has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical (WME) companies, but it is still the only food ingredients company on the list.

BioExx: ‘This is the biggest opportunity in the protein market in 50 years’

05-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

Results of a new feasibility study prove that there are “compelling returns” to be made from canola protein, according to BioExx Specialty Proteins.

ADM exit does not mean there is no demand for canola protein, insists Burcon

29-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Canadian plant protein specialist Burcon NutraScience says it remains confident of finding a new partner to commercialize its canola proteins after it emerged that ADM will not now be taking the proteins to market – after eight years of talks.

Clarisoy ‘invisible’ protein set for summer launch, says ADM

21-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Clarisoy, the invisible protein developed by Burcon and commercialized by ADM, will be available in commercial quantities by the summer, ADM has revealed.

Just a matter of time before canola protein enters the major league, says BioExx

30-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

"At least 12 major players in the food industry" are testing canola protein from BioExx, while a tie up with Century Foods to develop canola-protein-based sports products is also progressing well, claims the veggie protein specialist.

Fermented soy’s fat busting potential linked to genes

27-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

The ability of a fermented soy product to reduce body fat levels may be linked to a person’s genetics, says a new study from South Korea.

Egg laying hen welfare proposal prompts diverse criticism

26-Jan-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Proposed legislation to formalize an agreement over welfare conditions for egg laying hens been criticized by farmers for involving the politics of animal welfare, and an animal welfare organization for endorsing “abusive confinement systems”.

House bill aims to formalize improved egg laying hen conditions

25-Jan-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A bipartisan group of Representatives has proposed a bill aiming to standardize improved conditions for egg laying hens across the country, in an effort to avoid a patchwork of state laws.

'Extraordinary outcome' for NutraCea as it pays off all of its creditors

20-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

Stabilized rice bran (SRB) specialist NutraCea has finally paid off all of its creditors 14 months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Almond milk catching up with soy as favorite non-dairy milk alternative

20-Jan-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Almond milk was the fastest growing non-dairy milk alternative in 2011 in sales and popularity, as consumer awareness of plant-based milk health benefits has grown, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.

BioExx completes GRAS notification process for canola proteins

10-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

BioExx has received a no objections letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to its GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) notification for canola proteins Isolexx and Vitalexx.

New mechanism reveals link between maternal diet and diabetes

10-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Mothers who consume a poor diet through pregnancy risk leaving their children less able to store fats correctly in later life, leading to a higher risk of diabetes, according to new research in rats.

Calories alone, not protein, responsible for body fat increases, says research

04-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Calorie consumption alone is responsible for increase in body fat, whilst protein intake may contribute to changes in energy expenditure, according to new research.

US egg Salmonella prevention guidance issued

02-Jan-2012 By Mark Astley

New US guidance on the prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs through improved bio-security measures has been published, with the intention of preventing cross contamination.