Despite consumer demand for the removal of artificial colors, it seems that eliminating Red 40, Blue 1, and Yellow 6 is only a priority for manufacturers if they can replicate the original recipe without these additives. The trend of removing artificial colors has gained traction in food manufacturing. In 2015, General Mills committed to eliminating … Read more
Orange juice, once a cherished staple of breakfast, has been gradually vanishing from dining tables over the years. With Florida farmers now reporting that the crop damage following Hurricane Irma is the worst they have witnessed in over two decades, the outlook for this beverage appears quite grim. An 8-ounce serving of orange juice contains … Read more
Campbell’s C-Fresh division is in need of revitalization, and introducing pea-based protein milk could be the solution. The division has played a crucial role in the company’s initiative to expand its healthier product offerings, yet it has faced challenges. C-Fresh reported a decline in sales for Q2, primarily due to “weather-related issues affecting carrots” and … Read more
With health and wellness emerging as one of the most significant trends in today’s industry, it’s no surprise that consumers are seeking food and beverages that offer more than just basic nutrition. Functional foods are on the rise, with the market for ingredients that promote health seeing substantial growth. For instance, the demand for products … Read more
There is currently no official definition from the U.S. government for the term “natural” in relation to food products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received numerous inquiries on this topic, prompting the agency to issue a brief statement: “From a food science perspective, defining a ‘natural’ food product is challenging because most … Read more
Heineken has a compelling backstory that it can leverage to promote its H41 brand. With thousands of new products vying for shelf space each year, standing out has become increasingly challenging. Therefore, any strategy that a brand can employ to create a unique identity that distinguishes it from competitors is generally beneficial. “Perhaps it’s a … Read more
When you ask the average consumer whether they are getting enough iodine, you might be met with a look of confusion. Iodine is an essential mineral that the body requires to produce thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism. These hormones are vital for the proper development of bones and brains during pregnancy and infancy. Despite iodine’s … Read more
Numerous recent studies have highlighted the positive effects of various probiotic strains on the immune system. Researchers from Korea discovered that consuming probiotic yogurt daily significantly enhanced the activity of essential immune cells in older adults. Their findings indicated that daily intake of yogurt containing two specific probiotic strains (L. paracasei and B. lactis) along … Read more
Due to the relatively small size of the study group and the pending publication of detailed research results, the conclusions drawn from this Australian study have been met with some skepticism. Emma Elvin, a clinical advisor at Diabetes UK, informed The Guardian that “this is a small study with intriguing results, but it does not … Read more
A team of researchers, supported by the Nestlé Research Center and other sources, investigated the elemental iron content in ferrous bisglycinate. In their study report, they emphasized that “structured materials” such as ice cream must maintain stability throughout their extended shelf life. The researchers discovered that, until now, the mechanisms behind the stabilization of bubbles … Read more