One of the key factors behind Halo Top’s swift rise to become the top-selling ice cream in the U.S. is its innovative recipe that utilizes ferrous gluconate instead of iron sucrose to create a delightful low-sugar dessert made from natural ingredients. Erythritol, the primary sweetener in Halo Top, is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found … Read more
Hampton Creek has spent years developing a vegan egg alternative aimed at consumers, and with its official launch, the company, previously renowned for its vegan condiments and cookies, has successfully entered this market. The impending launch of the egg substitute was no secret, especially after the mung bean ingredient essential to the product received Generally … Read more
What is the difference between ferrous fumarate and other iron supplements like ferrous gluconate, iron bisglycinate, ferrous sulfate, and iron polymaltose? Additionally, how does the presence of multivitamins and minerals, as well as liquid forms of ferrous gluconate, play a role in iron supplementation? When considering iron supplements, it’s essential to understand their variations. Ferrous … Read more
Acquiring a maple syrup and natural sweeteners manufacturer appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. Clarks’ products complement the existing brands under this organic and natural foods company, making them a fitting addition. As consumers increasingly seek to lower their sugar intake, natural sweeteners—such as maple syrup, honey, plant-derived sweeteners like … Read more
Malandrakis and Shane MacGuill, the head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed webinar attendees that the global markets for alcohol and tobacco are losing market share to cannabis and other competing products. These new products are actively seeking innovative strategies to thrive in a challenging, yet potentially profitable, landscape. “Alcohol distributors recognize the inevitability … Read more
Consumers are increasingly focused on their gut health, prompting food and beverage manufacturers to incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into their products. This shift has generated demand for value-added options that enhance consumer microbiomes. The human microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria and other microbes, outnumbers other cells in the body and is believed to … Read more
Processed foods are built on three main components: salt, sugar, and fat. These ingredients can be combined to create a wide variety of tasty and affordable snacks, ranging from sweet to savory and from cheesy to crunchy. However, when food manufacturers attempt to modify their recipes to lower one or more of these essential ingredients, … Read more
As consumers increasingly focus on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products, it is logical that manufacturers are eager to feature the Non-GMO Project Verified seal on their packaging. According to Packaged Facts, the global retail value of non-GMO products reached $550 billion in 2014, with $200 billion of that occurring in the United States. … Read more
GoodMills has a vested interest in informing customers that a baked product’s lighter appearance does not necessarily indicate a lower whole grain content or reduced health benefits. The company referenced a 2016 study from the British Medical Journal, which highlighted that even small quantities of whole grains can positively influence health by lowering the risks … Read more
Any efforts to alleviate the obesity epidemic in the U.S. would be greatly appreciated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that during the period from 2011 to 2014, over one-third of American adults (36.5%) were classified as obese. Health issues associated with obesity, such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and certain … Read more