The market for non-dairy milk alternatives is experiencing remarkable growth. Between 2011 and 2015, sales of almond milk surged by 250%, whereas cow’s milk sales declined by 7% in 2015 alone, with projections indicating an additional drop of 11% by 2020. Although people are consuming less breakfast cereal, many are opting for plant-based milks instead … Read more
Earlier this year, data from Nielsen, released by the Organic Trade Association, revealed that organic foods are found in 82.3% of the 117 million American households. This growing trend is reflected in the 8.4% surge in sales, reaching an impressive $43 billion last year, as consumers increasingly stocked their kitchens with a variety of organic … Read more
The latest Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. government recommend that whole grains should constitute half of the total grain consumption for individuals. Furthermore, it advises limiting the intake of refined grains and products derived from them, particularly those high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium, such as cookies, cakes, and certain snack foods. Most … Read more
Despite recently implementing a series of cost-cutting measures following a decline in its second-quarter earnings—attributed to weak margins and farmers in South America hoarding crops in anticipation of rising prices—Bunge has been steadily acquiring companies. This past spring, it purchased Argentine oil producer Aceitera Martínez S.A., and in 2015, it acquired Whole Harvest Foods LLC, … Read more
Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier dietary options, and this trend extends to their choices in desserts. Brands of healthier chocolate are reassuring shoppers that indulging in these sweet treats can indeed be a healthy choice. However, this applies primarily to single servings of chocolate with higher cocoa content. Cocoa itself contains B vitamins, copper, manganese, … Read more
Egg substitutes currently available in the market are derived from various ingredients such as soy, flaxseed, potato starch, tapioca flour, chia seeds, and garbanzo beans. While some of these alternatives share similar functionalities with eggs in terms of binding, moisture retention, and bulk, they often fall short in other critical areas. Eggs contribute over 20 … Read more
Kellogg’s venture capital fund was among approximately a dozen investors participating in the funding round for MycoTechnology. The company intends to utilize part of this investment to establish a commercial production facility in Aurora, CO, aimed at producing up to 4,000 tons of its protein product annually for the bread manufacturing industry. The plant-based protein … Read more
Ferrous fumarate 210mg tablets, marketed as Asdairon, and glycine suspension, are commonly used for iron supplementation. It is important to take ferrous fumarate at the appropriate times to maximize its benefits. Additionally, microencapsulated ferric pyrophosphate is another form of iron that can be beneficial. Incorporating Solaray calcium citrate into your routine can provide added health … Read more
The results of the survey highlight that modern parents are increasingly seeking nutritious, delicious, and safe food options for their children. They are actively avoiding GMOs, added sugars, artificial dyes, preservatives, and trans fats. According to the Organic Trade Association, millennial parents, who are expected to make up 80% of the demographic in the next … Read more
As children return to school and leaves begin to change, the food landscape shifts from the light flavors of summer to the comforting tastes of fall. Starbucks kicked off the unofficial start of the season on September 5 with the release of its Pumpkin Spice Lattes. This year, however, pumpkin spice faces some seasonal competition … Read more