Bon Appétit declared 2012 as “the year of kale,” and now kale has permeated every corner of the food landscape, from Walmart and McDonald’s to upscale restaurants. The quest is now on for the next trendy ingredient—could it be kelp or seaweed? These “ocean garden” varieties possess the qualities to become the new kale. They … Read more
As consumers increasingly reject sugar and seek out natural, healthier food and beverage options, manufacturers are in a race to create natural ingredient solutions that cater to sweet cravings. This month, we focus on trends that are influencing the sweetener market, particularly in the realm of natural options. We examine how leading players in the … Read more
In response to the FDA’s update announcement on March 1, Jim O’Hara, the special projects director for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, stated that the guidance concerning dietary fibers, added sugars, and serving sizes “should prompt the agency to reconsider its proposed delay of the revised Nutritional Facts label.” Initially, the FDA … Read more
The FTC’s complaint highlights that internal documents from both Smucker and Conagra reveal that the two cooking oil brands are in “intense competition” for retail sales. One of the motivations behind Smucker’s desire to acquire the Wesson oil brand is to eliminate price competition. According to Smucker’s internal documents, removing price competition between Crisco and … Read more
Fjamp provides a combination of ferrous fumarate and ferrous gluconate, offering a total of 324 mg of ferrous gluconate and 300 mg of ferrous fumarate, equating to 60 mg of elemental iron in each tablet. These iron supplements are designed to support overall iron levels in the body. Alongside these, Apovital calcium citrate is also … Read more
Sugar reduction has become a major focus for both manufacturers and consumers, but implementing this change is often more challenging than it seems. This is especially true for American consumers, who tend to prefer maintaining sweetness in their foods. According to Euromonitor data, Americans consume an average of 126 grams of sugar daily, while the … Read more
The researchers behind this recent study indicated that high-protein diets are associated with lower blood pressure, which they speculated could explain protein’s potential protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease. Elevated blood pressure and heart disease are also linked to a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s. This study marks the first instance of a connection being established … Read more
In regions where marijuana is legal, beer and wine companies are increasingly exploring marijuana-infused beverages and related products to diversify their portfolios with trendy items and to prevent the cannabis industry from monopolizing their customer base. Constellation Brands, the third-largest beer producer in the United States, announced in October that it is investing in a … Read more
Consumers worldwide are increasingly enthusiastic about almonds. Sales of almond milk have surged by 250% in recent years. To meet the growing demand for these tree nuts, California almond growers are implementing initiatives aimed at boosting production over the next five years. According to ABC’s 2017 annual report, domestic shipments reached a record high of … Read more
Eveland and her team conducted laboratory research that identified a genetic locus in the Setaria genome responsible for the development of sterile branches known as bristles, which appear on the grain-bearing flower clusters of certain grass species. They discovered that these sterile bristles are initially programmed to form spikelets, which are specialized grass structures that … Read more