Nutritional Outlook Vol. 20, No. 10

Starch's recent evolution reflects the clean-label movement-the versatile additive is used to impart viscosity, stability, creaminess, texture, binding properties, pleasant mouthfeel, and more to foods ranging from frozen baked goods to powdered instant puddings to bottled salad dressings.

Healthy soft drink choices see less sugar and more coconut and kombucha.

“Ugly” ingredients look better every day.

Adventurous tea-drinkers are seeking innovative, sophisticated flavors like rose, turmeric, and matcha.

Embracing an alternative-protein future.

Putting commercial glucoraphanin on the map.

Educating consumers that beauty comes from within.

AHPA’s tools and efforts give industry companies new ways to ensure quality.

Congratulations to our 2016 Best of the Industry Award Winners: The American Herbal Products Association, Lycored, Brassica Protection Products, and Bühler Insect Technology Solutions.

Aker BioMarine and the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund strengthen their mission to protect the Antarctic krill ecosystem.

Consumer demand for healthier food and drink options is fueling growth of the functional-coffee space, where a diverse array of products are proving that coffee and tea are overdue for a major change.