November 20th 2024
Manufacturers could benefit from leveraging fiber to give their products a "healthy halo."
November 15th 2024
Human milk oligosaccharides and lactoferrin ingredients are getting infant formula closer to the nutritional value of breast milk.
Insights from Dr. Heather Shenkman,vegan cardiologist and triathlete.
October 31st 2024
Nutritional Outlook interviewed the founder of RXBARs about his new brand, David.
October 30th 2024
Protein content food continues to increase, creating new challenges for plant-based protein formulators.
Algae Oils Continue Food Expansion with Solazyme, Bunge Joint Venture
“These healthier algae products have tremendous potential to make a positive impact in nutrition and functionality for our customers around the globe,” said Bunge’s CEO Soren Schroder.
Sugar Producers, Corn Syrup Makers Settle Huge Court Battle
The settlement ends a years-long, billion-dollar battle around the branding of high fructose corn syrup as “corn sugar.”
Lycored Unveils Dry Tomato Pulp Ingredient
Lycored says its new tomato ingredient is the “perfect replacement for tomato paste.”
General Mills Faces Lawsuit over Cheerios Protein Claims
The class-action lawsuit alleges Cheerios Protein is “falsely and misleadingly marketed.”
Different Paths to Clean-Label Cocoa
Cocoa suppliers are removing alkalizing agents and adopting other strategies to improve cocoa's clean-label appeal.
Six Trends Driving the Sports Drinks Market
New flavors, “healthy” energy, and clean labels help sports drinks keep up with the times.
Healthy Finds a Home in Snacks
“Low” and “light” are just some of the ways in which marketers are creating better-for-you snack options.
Cranberry Tackles Probiotic Bar and Juice Powders in New Launches
Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals announces two new launches and a new cranberry dossier.
PureCircle's Reb M Stevia Getting Beverage-Use Patent
The company developed its Reb M in partnership with The Coca-Cola Co., who will co-own the patent.
New Brown Sugar Low-Calorie Alternative in Erythritol, SupplySide West Report
Erylite Bronze contains a fruit extract to impart its bronze color.
Cargill’s Reb M Reb D Fermented Stevia Will Be Commercial in 2016, SupplySide West Report
Beverages, especially carbonated soft drinks, will be the key market out the gate, Cargill says.
Crackdown on Probiotic Health Claims Costs Billions for EU Yogurt Industry
New data from Euromonitor International suggests the European yogurt market has been crushed by restrictions on probiotic health claims.
Flavorchem Acquires Hungarian Flavor Production Facility
The new facility in Kerepes, Hungary will support production of Flavorchem’s liquid, powdered, and spray-dried products.
Switching from Synthetic to Natural Colors? Here Are Your Challenges.
As natural colors become less of an option and more of a requirement for any health-conscious marketing campaign, what are the biggest challenges of making the switch away from synthetic?
What Makes Palm Oil a Top Replacer for Partially Hydrogenated Oils?
Its combination of formulation flexibility, abundant supply, and cost efficiency put palm oil at the front of the pack. The big challenge is ensuring it’s produced sustainably.
Energy Drinks Are Still Going Strong
Energy drinks have continued to exhibit good growth rates in recent years, even against the backdrop of an overall relatively static soft drinks market.
Protein Content Takes Center Stage in New Dairy, Yogurt Launches
Revenues for functional dairy beverages may double in the next decade, according to a new report.
High-Calcium-Fortified Chocolate Now Easier, Thanks to New Technology
Delavau's fortification technology can create chocolate with calcium content equal to a glass of milk.
SupplySide West Preview: Probiotic Seminar to Explore Benefits of Microencapsulation
Pharmachem is sponsoring a seminar to discuss the benefits of its Microbac technology and probiotic research on new health areas.
Harshest Sentence Ever Delivered in Food-Safety Case: 28 Years in Prison
Former Peanut Corp. owner will go to prison for 28 years following a salmonella outbreak that killed nine people.
Industry-First Natural Dark-Cocoa Powder Skips Alkali Processing Altogether
For food formulators looking for a “natural,” non-alkalized dark cocoa powder, ADM now has the answer.
What Does Medical Food Mean Today?
What products can we label and market as medical foods? Despite updated FDA draft guidance on medical foods in 2013, the medical foods sector is more confused than ever about what the category means.
Today's Hottest Nutrition Bar Trends
Nutrition bar companies are leveraging new formats, ingredients-and target markets.
Banana Flour Is the Latest Gluten-Free Flour Option
Banana flour arrives on the gluten-free scene.
A New Scoring Index Shows How Your Drink Choices Impact Your Health
Virginia Tech researchers hope doctors and dieticians can use this new tool to counsel their patients on beverage intake.
FDA Wants to Add a Percent Daily Value for Added Sugar to the Nutrition Facts Label
This latest proposal supplements the agency’s March 2014 proposal to overhaul the Nutrition Facts Label.
Which Natural Colors Should FDA Approve Next?
Coloring experts reveal some of the natural colorants they hope to soon see approved on the U.S. market.
Natural Sweeteners Take Aim with Category-Specific Blends
Stevia blends target dairy, ready-to-drink teas, and cider.
Will Inca Berry Capture the Drinks Market?
Incaberrix is Frutarom’s new water-soluble extract for beverages derived from the Andean fruit.
Whey Can Now Replace Milk Entirely in Yogurt Making-and Save Money
Hydrosol’s Stabisol JOC stabilizer lets companies entirely replace the milk in yogurt with sweet whey.