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The Promising Potential of Prebiotics & Probiotics

Research reveals interesting applications for probiotic bacteria and their frequent partners in health, prebiotics.

Casey Adams 05.01.09

Immune Support: Investing in Prevention

Research backing safe, efficacious ingredients will be at the heart of this increasingly important and scrutinized market.

Sean Moloughney 11.01.08

Cognitive Function | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Nutrition Bars & Snacks | Skin Health

Kellogg's Makes 'Smart' Move into Brain Health

Food giant has launched a new line of brain health bars using Martek's life'sDHA.

Online Exclusives Sean Moloughney 09.01.08

Omega 3 Beverages

New technologies to make this venerable health ingredient 'less fishy' are leading to increased beverage applications.

Online Exclusives Joanna Cosgrove 06.01.08

Companies to Watch

Profiling four progressive, innovative companies in the dietary supplement and functional food markets, as well as looking back at four past winners.

Rebecca Wright 06.01.08

Functional Nutrition for Women

Women are discerning consumers who want more from their foods and beverages.

Online Exclusives Joanna Cosgrove 05.01.08

The Wild World of Wellness

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09.01.07

Companies to Watch

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Rebecca Wright 06.01.07

Kosher & Halal Certification: Natural Products with a Pedigree

How dietary preferences have changed the formulation of products in the nutraceuticals market now and for the future.

Gary Bushkin 03.01.07

Consumer Trends | Eye Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Skin Health

Functional Foods: Beyond Healthy Ingredients

Now 10 years old, it is important to look back on this maturing market to see what lessons can be learned.

Julian Mellentin 11.01.06

The Future of Functional Foods

Highlighting the intrinsic benefits of healthy foods and exploring packaging innovations will take the functional food market to new heights.

Julian Mellentin 11.01.05

Companies to Watch: Cargill Health & Food Technologies: Thinking Big, Acting Small

From a business standpoint it would seem that Cargill Health & Food Technologies, Inc. (HFT), Minneapolis, MN, has the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up company and the resources of one of the largest privately owned companies in the world. Its heart healthy ingredient, CoroWise, is its most successful venture to date, launching in partnership with Minute Maid and GNC, and most recently, General Mills. Will future finished product launches continue to focus on the inclusion of CoroWise or will HFT's other ingredients begin to build a strong reputation for themselves as well? Only time will tell.

06.01.05

Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Skin Health | Vitamins

Functional Foods Update

A tipping point for health has triggered a turning point for functional foods.

Julian Mellentin 11.01.04

Addressing The Functional Foods Paradox

The first generation of functional foods has passed and it is time for companies to make room for what's next.

Michael Heasman, Ph.D. 11.01.03

The U.S. Soy Market: An Update & Outlook

The U.S. soy market growth at retail continues upward, although the category shows signs of maturing.

Kathie Wrick, Ph.D. 01.01.03

Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends

Strategy Sketchbook: Functional Foods & The Fat Fad

What do consumers want?

Greg Kitzmiller 11.01.02

The Bright Future of Functional Foods & Beverages

As dietary supplements continue to show lackluster performance, the functional foods market is something emerging and established companies can sink their teeth into.

Peter Leighton 11.01.02