“How Halo Top Revolutionized the Ice Cream Market with Innovative Low-Sugar Recipes”

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, which creates a delicious low-sugar dessert using natural ingredients. The primary sweetener in Halo Top, erythritol, is a sugar alcohol that naturally occurs in plants and contains fewer calories than conventional sugar. … Read more

“Hampton Creek Launches Just Scramble: A Vegan Egg Alternative for a Sustainable Future”

Hampton Creek has dedicated years to creating a vegan egg alternative for consumers, and with the official launch, the company, previously renowned for its vegan condiments and cookies, has finally achieved this milestone. It has been widely anticipated that the egg substitute would be Hampton Creek’s next significant offering. The mung bean ingredient at the … Read more

“Maximizing Iron Absorption: Guidelines for Taking Ferrous Supplements and Managing Interactions”

Taking ferrous sulfate on an empty stomach can enhance its absorption, which is crucial for individuals needing iron supplementation. However, it’s essential to be aware of potential interactions, particularly with ferrous gluconate and ferrous fumarate. When considering ferrous fumarate, you may wonder if it’s safe to consume alcohol during supplementation. For those using healing CCM … Read more

“Strategic Sweetness: Hain Celestial’s Timely Acquisition of Maple Syrup Producer Amid Rising Demand for Natural Sweeteners”

Acquiring a producer of maple syrup and natural sweeteners appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. The products from Clarks complement Hain’s existing portfolio of organic and natural food brands. As consumers increasingly seek to decrease their sugar consumption, the demand for natural sweeteners—including maple syrup, honey, plant-based options like stevia, … Read more

“Navigating the Shift: Alcohol and Tobacco Industries Adapt to the Rise of Cannabis”

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 ground to cannabis and other competing products. These emerging products are seeking innovative ways to grow in a challenging yet potentially profitable landscape. “Alcohol distributors recognize that cannabis development is … Read more

“Rising Focus on Gut Health: The Growing Demand for Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food and Beverage Industry”

Consumers are increasingly focusing on their gut health today. This shift has prompted food and beverage manufacturers to incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into their current formulations, creating a demand for additional benefits that enhance consumer microbiomes. The human body hosts trillions of bacteria and other microbes, collectively known as the microbiome, which vastly outnumber other … Read more

“Navigating the Nutritional Landscape: The Impact of Salt, Sugar, and Fat on Processed Foods”

Processed food is built on three essential components: salt, sugar, and fat. The interplay of these ingredients can produce a wide range of delightful and cost-effective options, spanning 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 critical components, … Read more

“Capitalizing on Consumer Trends: The Rise of Non-GMO Sweet Potatoes and Their Health Benefits”

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. According to research from Packaged Facts, non-GMO products had a global retail value of $550 billion in 2014, with $200 billion coming from the United States … Read more

“Promoting Whole Grains: The Health Benefits and Market Growth of Whole-Grain Foods”

GoodMills, which also offers a range of lighter whole-grain flours, aims to inform customers that a baked product’s lighter appearance does not necessarily indicate fewer whole grains or lower health benefits. The company referenced a study published in 2016 in the British Medical Journal, which noted that even modest amounts of whole grains can positively … Read more