Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier options in their diets, and this trend now extends to their dessert choices. Brands offering better-for-you chocolate products provide customers with the comforting reassurance that indulging in these treats can indeed be a healthy decision. However, this claim primarily applies to smaller servings of chocolate with higher cocoa content. Cocoa … Read more
Egg replacements currently on the market are crafted from various ingredients such as soy, flaxseed, potato starch, tapioca flour, chia seeds, and garbanzo beans. While some of these alternatives can mimic certain functions of eggs—such as binding, moisture retention, or bulk—they often fall short in other crucial aspects. Eggs contribute over 20 beneficial functions to … Read more
Kellogg’s venture capital fund was among approximately a dozen investors participating in this funding round for MycoTechnology. The company plans to utilize part of the investment to establish a commercial production facility in Aurora, CO, capable of producing up to 4,000 tons of its protein product each year. The plant-based protein sector is experiencing significant … Read more
As more consumers turn to natural food products, manufacturers in this competitive market face the challenge of determining whether their new offerings can connect with mainstream consumers. Research presented by New Hope Network at the Natural Products Expo East conference in Baltimore indicates that shoppers increasingly seek not only the functional benefits of a product … Read more
The survey findings highlight that modern parents are prioritizing nutritious, flavorful, and safe food options for their children, actively seeking to avoid GMOs, added sugars, artificial dyes, preservatives, and trans fats. Millennial parents, who are expected to constitute 80% of the demographic in the next 15 years, are projected to drive continued growth in the … Read more
As children return to school and the leaves begin to change, the flavors of food transition from the light tastes of summer to the comforting profiles of fall. For many consumers, the release of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes on September 5 marks the unofficial beginning of the autumn season. However, this year, pumpkin spice is … Read more
Probiotics have become one of the most sought-after functional ingredients incorporated into food and beverage products today. Various strains of beneficial bacteria have been proven to enhance digestive health, strengthen the immune system, and improve organ function, leading to a continuous expansion of the probiotics market. According to BCC Research, the global probiotics market is … Read more
Consumers are adopting a more comprehensive approach to health, wellness, and nutrition. They are increasingly reluctant to take additional pills and are moving away from chemicals and artificial ingredients. Instead, they prefer foods that contribute to their well-being. “The trends we observe in the food, health, and nutrition sectors today are largely driven by consumers … Read more
Take a walk through any large grocery store or specialty retailer, or visit an online food product website, and you will likely find a diverse selection of protein powders, energy drinks, power bars, probiotics, vitamin waters, and calcium-fortified beverages aimed at promoting bone health. These items are often fortified with nutrients, phytochemicals, botanicals, or dietary … Read more
Liposomal iron ferric pyrophosphate Eight O’Clock Coffee is not the first brand to introduce infused and functional coffee blends. The market has long featured various flavor-infused coffees, and there are now options like wine-infused and THC-infused coffees for an added kick. VitaCup offers a range of vitamin-infused coffees available in single-use pods designed for specific … Read more