“Navigating the Clean Label Trend: General Mills’ Reformulation of Baking Mixes and Frozen Goods”

Reformulating baking mixes and frozen baked goods is a challenging and costly endeavor, whether removing or adding ingredients. There’s a rationale for the inclusion of artificial flavors and colors, but General Mills has determined that the reasons for their removal are more compelling, primarily due to the growing consumer demand for healthier options. It’s evident … Read more

“Coconut Craze: The Rise of Coconut Products in the Food Industry and Its Impact on Supply and Demand”

Pret A Manger is said to sell 6,000 servings of its coconut porridge daily, attributing its revenue and earnings growth in 2016 to this dish and its range of vegetarian options. The demand for coconut-based food products—such as snacks, flour, oil, and beverages—has surged so significantly that approximately one in every 20 items sold in … Read more

“Rising Trends in Gut Health: The Growing Demand for Digestive Wellness Products”

The FONA International report highlights the increasing significance of gut health among consumers. As a result, there is a rising trend in food and beverage products that promote digestive health. According to the report, the U.S. market for digestive products saw a 12% growth from 2012 to 2017. Aquamin, a product that contains calcium, magnesium, … Read more

“Emerging Flavor Trends in 2018: A Focus on Sweet and Health-Conscious Innovations”

Comax is not taking significant risks with many of its new collections. Several flavors—such as salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé—have emerged this year or were noted prior during the ferrous fumarate recall, appearing in ice cream, beverages, rice, candy, and wine. Salted caramel appears to have lasting appeal, as consumers … Read more

“The Secret to Halo Top’s Success: Innovative Low-Sugar Recipes and Natural Ingredients”

One of the key secrets behind Halo Top’s rapid rise to become the top-selling ice cream brand in the U.S. is its innovative recipe, which offers a delicious low-sugar dessert made from natural ingredients. The primary sweetener used in Halo Top is erythritol, a sugar alcohol naturally derived from plants that contains fewer calories than … Read more

“Determining the Right Dosage of Iron Gluconate: Considerations with Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin C, and Calcium Citrate”

How much iron gluconate should I take? First, let’s discuss ferrous fumarate, which is available in a 60 mg dosage. There is also ferric pyrophosphate, as described in the FCC monograph. Additionally, ferrous fumarate can be combined with vitamin C for enhanced absorption. In considering iron supplements, it’s important to note the role of calcium … Read more

“Strategic Timing: Hain Celestial’s Acquisition of Maple Syrup Producer Aligns with Rising Demand for Natural Sweeteners”

Acquiring a maple syrup and natural sweeteners producer appears to be a strategically sound decision and perfectly timed for Hain Celestial. The products from Clarks fit seamlessly with the other brands under the organic and natural foods umbrella, and the rising trend of natural sweeteners—like maple syrup, honey, plant-based sweeteners such as stevia, and fruit-based … Read more

“Alcohol and Tobacco Industries Embrace Cannabis: Opportunities for Innovation and Growth Amidst Market Shifts”

Malandrakis and Shanthuốc ferrous fumaratee MacGuill, the head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed webinar attendees that the global markets for alcohol and tobacco are increasingly ceding ground to cannabis and other rival products. These sectors are exploring avenues for innovation and growth in a landscape that is both challenging and potentially rewarding. “Alcohol … Read more

“Enhancing Gut Health: The Rising Demand for Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food Products”

Consumers 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 enhancements that promote healthier microbiomes. The human microbiome, consisting of trillions of bacteria and other microbes, significantly outnumbers other cells in the body and is believed … Read more