HEYLO’s developers and marketers aim to capture a portion of the projected $16 billion to $20 billion sugar-alternative market, but they are up against significant competition. For their new product to succeed, it must outperform pure stevia, which currently dominates the market. As of August 2017, stevia was a component in over a quarter (27%) … Read more
Cardiovascular disease remains the foremost cause of mortality globally, with the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes also escalating. The economic burden linked to these health issues is considerable and is projected to rise as the population ages. According to BMC Medicine, individuals from lower income brackets are significantly more susceptible to these diseases, possessing limited … Read more
The plant-based movement is rapidly transforming the food industry. Recent data from Healthotc indicates that 17% of consumers in the U.S. primarily follow a plant-based diet, with 60% actively reducing their meat consumption. Notably, among those who are cutting back on animal proteins, 55% report making a permanent change. This shift in consumer behavior is … Read more
Reformulating baking mixes and frozen baked goods presents significant challenges and costs, regardless of whether ingredients are being removed or added. Artificial flavors and colors were originally included for specific reasons, yet General Mills has recognized compelling reasons to eliminate them, with rising consumer demand for healthier options likely at the forefront. It can be … Read more
Pret A Manger is said to sell 6,000 servings of its coconut porridge daily, attributing its revenue and earnings growth in 2016 to this item as well as other vegetarian offerings. The demand for coconut-based products—ranging from snacks and flour to oil and beverages—has surged to the extent that approximately one in every 20 supermarket … Read more
The FONA International report highlights the growing significance of gut health for consumers. As a result, there is an increasing number of food and beverage products making claims about digestive health. Between 2012 and 2017, the U.S. market for digestive products experienced a 12% growth, according to the report. Aquamin, which contains calcium, magnesium, and … Read more
Ciron bisglycinate over-the-counter offerings aren’t venturing too far from the norm with many of these flavor collections. Flavors such as salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé have been increasingly popular over the past year in various products like ice cream, beverages, rice, candy, and wine. Salted caramel appears to have enduring … Read more
One of the key factors contributing to Halo Top’s swift rise as the top-selling ice cream in the U.S. is its unique recipe that offers a delicious low-sugar treat made from natural ingredients. Erythritol, the primary sweetener used in Halo Top, is a type of sugar alcohol found naturally in plants and contains fewer calories … Read more
Hampton Creek has spent years developing a vegan egg substitute aimed at consumers, and with its official launch, the company—previously recognized for its vegan condiments and cookies—has successfully entered this market. The introduction of the egg substitute was anticipated, especially after the mung bean ingredient, which is key to the product, was granted Generally Recognized … Read more
Iron gluconate is a type of iron supplement that is often used to treat iron deficiency anemia. When comparing different iron supplements, we can look at puproferrin versus ferrous gluconate, as well as iron polymaltose versus ferrous sulfate. Additionally, ferrous lactate dihydrate, which contains 75 mg of ferrous fumarate, is another form of iron that … Read more