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Reformulating baking mixes and frozen baked goods is a complex and costly endeavor, whether it involves removing or adding ingredients. Artificial flavors and colors were originally included for specific reasons, but General Mills has recognized the growing customer demand for healthier options as a compelling motive to eliminate them. It’s evident that nearly all major … Read more

Pret A Manger is said to sell 6,000 servings of its coconut porridge daily, attributing both this item and vegetarian options to revenue and earnings growth in 2016. The demand for coconut-based products—ranging from snacks, flour, oil, to beverages—has surged, with approximately one in every 20 supermarket products now containing some form of coconut, according … Read more

The FONA International report highlights the increasing significance of gut health among consumers. As a result, there has been a rise in food and beverage products that claim to support digestive health. The report mentions that the U.S. market for digestive products expanded by 12% from 2012 to 2017. Aquamin, which contains calcium, magnesium, and … Read more

Comax isn’t taking too many risks with its latest collections, as many of these flavors—such as salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé—have already made appearances in ice cream, water, rice, candy, and wine in previous years. Salted caramel appears to have staying power, appealing to consumers who enjoy salty and sweet … Read more

One of the key factors behind Halo Top’s swift rise to prominence as the top-selling ice cream in the U.S. is its innovative recipe that offers a delectable low-sugar dessert made with natural ingredients. The primary sweetener in Halo Top, erythritol, is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol derived from plants and contains fewer calories than … Read more

Hampton Creek has spent several years creating a vegan egg alternative aimed at consumers, and with the official launch at Woolworths, the company—previously known for its vegan condiments and cookies—has successfully entered this market. It was widely anticipated that the egg substitute would be Hampton Creek’s next major offering. The key ingredient, mung bean, received … Read more

Introducing the first ferrous sulfate gummies for kids, available at Walmart! If you’re curious about the iron content in ferrous fumarate, you might be interested to know that it contains a significant amount of iron. Ferrous sulfate offers numerous benefits, especially for those in need of iron supplementation. For pregnant women, ferrous fumarate at 210mg … Read more

Acquiring a manufacturer of iron and ferrous sulfate, as well as natural sweeteners like maple syrup, appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. Clarks’ products complement the existing brands under the organic and natural foods company, making it a fitting addition. With an increasing consumer focus on reducing sugar intake, natural … Read more

Malandrakis and Shane MacGuill, head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed participants at the ferrous fumarate webinar that the global alcohol and tobacco markets are ceding ground to cannabis and other competing products. These emerging products are seeking innovative pathways to thrive in a challenging yet potentially profitable environment. “Alcohol distributors recognize the inevitability … Read more

Consumers today are increasingly focusing on their gut health, prompting food and beverage manufacturers to incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into their existing products. This shift has created a demand for value-added options that enhance the consumer microbiome. The human microbiome, composed of trillions of bacteria and other microbes, greatly outnumbers other cells in the body … Read more