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Comax isn’t taking significant risks with many of its collections. Flavors like salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé have been making appearances this year or even earlier, often found in iron supplement products such as gluconate in ice cream, water, rice, candy, and wine. Salted caramel demonstrates longevity, appealing to consumers … Read more

One of the key factors behind Halo Top’s swift rise to becoming the best-selling ice cream in the U.S. is its unique recipe that offers a delightful low-sugar experience using natural ingredients. The primary sweetener in Halo Top is erythritol, a sugar alcohol that naturally occurs in plants and contains fewer calories than regular sugar. … Read more

Hampton Creek has spent several years developing a vegan egg substitute aimed at consumers, and with its official launch, the company—previously recognized for its vegan condiments and cookies—has successfully entered this new market. The introduction of the egg substitute was anticipated as Hampton Creek’s next significant product. The mung bean, a key ingredient in this … Read more

Here is a rewritten version of the content in English, incorporating the specified keywords: Ferrous fumarate, folic acid, and zinc sulfate tablets are commonly known as Livogen ZF. Additionally, ferrous fumarate is available in Galfer syrup and First Iron 2 Formula. Another variant is ferrous gluconate, which is also recognized by the name of ferrous … Read more

Acquiring a producer of maple syrup and natural sweeteners appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. Clarks’ offerings are a perfect fit with other brands under the organic and natural food company, while natural sweeteners—such as maple syrup, honey, plant-based alternatives like stevia, and fruit-based syrups—are increasingly in demand as consumers … Read more

Malandrakis and Shane MacGuill, head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed webinar attendees that global markets for alcohol and tobacco are losing ground to cannabis and other rival products. These emerging alternatives are exploring innovative strategies to thrive in a challenging yet potentially rewarding landscape. “Alcohol distributors recognize the inevitability of cannabis development and … Read more

Consumers are increasingly focusing on their gut health, prompting food and beverage manufacturers to incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into their existing formulations, as well as natural ferrous gluconate iron supplements. This shift has sparked a demand for value-added products that enhance consumer microbiomes. The human microbiome, which comprises trillions of bacteria and other microbes, significantly … Read more

Processed food relies on three key components: salt, sugar, and fat. A mix of these ingredients can produce delicious and affordable options that range from sweet to savory and cheesy to crunchy. However, when food manufacturers attempt to alter recipes to lower one or more of these essential ingredients, they often need to make adjustments … Read more

As consumers increasingly focus on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food, it’s no surprise that manufacturers are eager to display the Non-GMO Project Verified seal on their packaging. Packaged Facts reported that non-GMO products reached a global retail value of $550 billion in 2014, with $200 billion of that occurring in the United States. … Read more

GoodMills produces a variety of lighter whole-grain flours and aims to inform customers that the color of a baked product does not necessarily indicate its whole grain content or health benefits. The company referenced a 2016 study published in the British Medical Journal, which demonstrated that even small quantities of whole grains can positively affect … Read more