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As food manufacturers face increasing pressure to enhance the nutritional quality of their products and consumers seek healthier options, Nestlé is making significant strides to demonstrate its efforts. The Swiss-based food and beverage giant has announced that it is the first company to reveal the nutritional value of its entire product range. Nestlé’s portfolio, which … Read more

FiberSmart is the latest sweetener to receive approval from the FDA. Its versatility and health benefits make it an attractive option for companies aiming to produce food and beverages that are both delicious and beneficial for consumers. Available since 2015, FiberSmart is recognized as a dietary fiber. According to Anderson Advanced Ingredients, it is water-soluble … Read more

F ferric pyrophosphate and ferrous fumarate are both used in various health applications, particularly in the treatment of iron deficiencies. Ferrous fumarate is often combined with folic acid in tablets to enhance its effectiveness. On the other hand, ferrous gluconate is another iron supplement that serves similar purposes. When discussing the uses of ferrous gluconate … Read more

The federal government is making progress with a policy aimed at reducing sodium intake, yet the effectiveness of this initiative in achieving its objectives remains uncertain. The Biden administration, along with FDA officials, has consistently highlighted the risks associated with excessive salt consumption. High sodium intake has been associated with various health issues, such as … Read more

Kerry’s Taste and Nutrition Charts, presented by the company’s Global Insights and Consumer Research Director Soumya Nair during an online conference, outline the evolving trends of various flavors in consumers’ minds. To launch both the report and the accompanying online press conference, Nair highlighted the journey of a flavor that has transitioned from niche to … Read more

Egg prices are soaring more than any other grocery store item as producers face significant challenges in meeting demand. Experts believe that prices are unlikely to return to pre-outbreak levels following last year’s severe avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, which led to the culling of over 58 million birds, as reported by the CDC. Kevin Bergquist, … Read more

Chris Bryson observed a significant trend among plant-based meat startups: nearly all products are developed in a similar manner. According to Bryson, startups often hastily create prototypes to present something concrete to potential investors, commonly relying on extrusion. While extrusion has been a staple in the food industry for over a century and is effective, … Read more

The recent launch expands Halo Top, a frontrunner in the healthier ice cream sector, into a broader category of desserts that cater to consumers seeking a healthier option compared to mainstream brands. “Halo Top was founded on the principle of creating a lower-calorie ice cream that maintains flavor and indulgence,” stated Peter Gargula, the brand … Read more

Michroma leverages biotechnology and precision fermentation to produce a natural red color that is said to perform effectively across various food and cosmetic applications. The company employs CRISPR gene editing on fungi, enabling them to secrete vibrant dyes when cultivated in a bioreactor, as reported by The Spoon. The investors backing Michroma’s seed round are … Read more

Rice farming accounts for 1.5% of the Earth’s greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by the World Wildlife Fund. However, Kellogg is pursuing a strategy to mitigate the negative effects of rice cultivation by collaborating directly with farmers. The cereal giant’s InGrained rice initiative in the Lower Mississippi River Basin aims to cultivate rice with reduced … Read more