The FDA’s recent approval for a peanut allergy prevention claim marks a significant shift in the infant and baby food market. Peanut allergies can pose serious health risks, and the incidence of food allergies is increasing overall. A recent study identified peanuts as the leading food responsible for life-threatening allergic reactions. Additionally, the Centers for … Read more
Consumers are increasingly captivated by the idea of clean label products. Consequently, food and beverage manufacturers are rushing to eliminate artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, and ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup, gluten, and trans fats. For instance, Kraft Heinz has reformulated its Oscar Mayer hot dogs to achieve a cleaner product, now featuring a label … Read more
The market for non-dairy milk alternatives is thriving. Between 2011 and 2015, almond milk sales surged by 250%, while sales of cow’s milk plummeted by 7% in just 2015, with expectations of an additional 11% decline by 2020. Although many consumers are eating less breakfast cereal, those who do often prefer to pour plant-based milks … Read more
Earlier this year, the Organic Trade Association revealed data from Nielsentab iron fumarate indicating that organic foods are present in 82.3% of the 117 million American households. This growing trend has driven sales to surge by 8.4%, reaching a record $43 billion last year, as consumers fill their kitchens with various organic products like crackers, … Read more
The latest Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. government recommend that half of the grains consumed should be whole grains. They also advise limiting the intake of refined grains and products made from them, particularly those high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium, such as cookies, cakes, and various snack foods. Most refined grains undergo … Read more
After recently implementing cost-cutting measures due to a decline in its second-quarter earnings—attributed to weak profit margins and South American farmers withholding 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 in 2015, it acquired the expeller-pressed oil refiner and … Read more
Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier options to improve their diets, and this shift now extends to their dessert choices as well. Brands that offer better-for-you chocolate provide a comforting assurance to shoppers that indulging in this sweet treat can indeed be a healthier option. However, this claim primarily applies to single servings of chocolate with … Read more
Egg replacements currently available on the market are made from a variety of ingredients such as soy, flaxseed, potato starch, tapioca flour, chia seeds, and garbanzo beans. While some of these alternatives offer similar functionalities to eggs in terms of binding, moisture retention, or bulk, they may not meet the full range of important criteria. … Read more
Hampton Creek’s achievement of GRAS status for mung bean protein isolate marks an important milestone for both the company and the broader plant-based protein industry. The innovative and health-conscious perception of plant proteins is likely to attract consumers seeking budget-friendly alternatives to expensive organic eggs. As Hampton Creek expands its product offerings beyond its well-known … Read more
For three out of every ten individuals on the planet, insects constitute a significant part of their diet, particularly since many regions cannot sustain large-scale livestock farming, such as cattle, pigs, or poultry, for food. Currently, Exo Inc, based in Brooklyn, NY, is working to introduce crickets—and the protein they offer—to the active lifestyle demographic. … Read more