Earlier this year, Nielsen data published by the Organic Trade Association revealed that organic foods are present in 82.3% of the 117 million households across the United States. This widespread adoption contributes to a remarkable 8.4% rise in sales, reaching an unprecedented $43 billion last year, as consumers fill their kitchens with organic items ranging … Read more
The latest Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. government recommend that half of all grains consumed should be whole grains. They also advise limiting the intake of refined grains and products made from them, particularly those that are high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium, such as cookies, cakes, and certain snack foods. Refined grains … Read more
Following a recent round of cost-cutting measures due to a decline in second-quarter earnings—attributed to weak margins and South American farmers holding onto their crops in anticipation of higher prices—Bunge has been steadily acquiring companies. This past spring, it purchased Argentine oil producer Aceitera Martínez S.A. and previously acquired expeller-pressed oil refiner and packager Whole … Read more
Consumers are increasingly seeking to improve their diets with healthier choices, and this now extends to their dessert selections. Brands offering healthier chocolate options provide shoppers with a reassuring message that indulging in these sweet treats can be a nutritious choice. This, however, only holds true for single servings of chocolate with a higher cocoa … Read more
The egg replacements currently available on the market are derived from various ingredients, including soy, flaxseed, potato starch, tapioca flour, chia seeds, and garbanzo beans. While some of these substitutes can mimic certain functions of eggs, such as binding and moisture retention, they often fall short in other crucial areas. Eggs contribute over 20 essential … Read more
Kellogg’s venture capital fund participated in a funding round for MycoTechnology, which was one of approximately a dozen investors involved. The company plans to allocate part of the investment towards constructing a commercial production facility in Aurora, CO, aimed at producing up to 4,000 tons of its organic ferrous sulfate protein product annually. The plant-based … Read more
Here’s a rewritten version of your content in English, incorporating the specified keywords: — When examining the options for iron supplements, various forms such as ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous lactate come into play. Each of these has its unique benefits and drawbacks. For instance, ferrous sulfate is commonly used due to its high … Read more
The survey findings highlight that today’s parents are prioritizing nutritious, delicious, and safe food options for their children, actively avoiding GMOs, added sugars, dyes, preservatives, and trans fats. Millennial parents, who are expected to constitute 80% of this demographic in the next 15 years, are projected to drive the growth of the organic product market, … Read more
As children return to school and the leaves begin to change color, the flavors of food transition from the light offerings of summer to the comforting tastes of fall. Starbucks officially launched its Pumpkin Spice Lattes on September 5, marking an unofficial start to the autumn season for many consumers. This year, however, pumpkin spice … Read more
Ferrous sulfate is commonly associated with kidney disease, leading to the exploration of alternative iron supplements such as liposomal ferric pyrophosphate and ferrous ascorbate. One notable drug class in this context is ferric gluconate, which serves as an effective iron replacement therapy. The uses of ferric gluconate are expanding, particularly in patients with iron deficiency … Read more