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Fi Europe: the countdown is on to Europe’s leading food ingredient show

Sustainability and innovation are driving the agenda at Food ingredients Europe, which returns to Frankfurt from 19-21 November 2024.

Key Trends in Functional Foods for 2025

Brands have runway to build on traditional, familiar ingredients like protein and probiotics to support modern health issues like digestion, mood, sleep, etc.

By Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition Business 10.07.24

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Probiotics & Prebiotics

The New Immune Health Market for Nutraceuticals

Seasonal need has ceded ground to a year-round approach to immune system support.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.17.24

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | People News

Christopher Daubert Takes Over as IFT President

Daubert is the vice chancellor and dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

09.03.24

EpiCor Postbiotic Gummy Supplement Shown to Support Children’s Immune Health

The study is believed to be the first peer-reviewed published study to test a postbiotic in a gummy supplement.

07.09.24

The Next Frontier in Blood Sugar Management

GLP-1 medications, new glucose trackers, and calls for stronger substantiation are fueling this white-hot category of health products.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.03.24

Brenntag Enters European Distribution Agreement for Cargill's EpiCor

Brenntag will be the exclusive distributor of the postbiotic in its main European markets.

07.01.24

Cargill Highlights Stevia Microbiome Study, Functional Food Ingredients at Expo West

In addition to new evidence that stevia has no impact on gut microbiota, the company showcased coating fats, cocoa powders, and pink Himalayan salt solutions.

03.26.24

Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Mergers & Acquisitions | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Skin Health

ICYMI: Top Content from February 2024: Biosolutions Giant, Postbiotics, Skin Health Research & More

Our most-viewed stories in February included Novozymes merger with Chr. Hansen, vitamin K2 benefits, and Kerry’s postbiotic for gut and skin health.

03.05.24

Sirio to Launch BloomDays Postbiotic Gummies Featuring Cargill’s EpiCor Postbiotic

The new supplement, which features 500 mg of EpiCor per two gummies, will be highlighted at Expo West in Anaheim, California.

02.15.24

EverSweet Stevia Sweetener Gets Positive Opinions from EU, UK Food Authorities

The Reb M and Reb D ingredients were first commercialized in the U.S. in 2019.

01.24.24

Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements

Next-Gen Gummies: Addressing Manufacturing Challenges to Deliver Best-in-Class Formulations

As gummies continue to dominate the supplements market, new solutions to common manufacturing challenges continue to roll out.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.22.24

EpiCor Postbiotic Receives Health Canada Approved Immune, Gut Health Claims

The health agency authorized ten unique health claims related to cold and flu, seasonal allergies, immune support, digestive health, and more.

12.11.23

Sustainable Business Development: Principles and Strategies for Progress

Managing the impact of a changing climate and its effects on society require adaptation, ingenuity, and collaboration.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | People News

Nicole Johnson-Hoffman Joins Meati Board of Directors

The agriculture luminary has joined the meat alternative specialist after two decades of work in the food/agriculture sector.

08.30.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Sweeteners

Cargill Launches New Food Ingredient Solutions

Third-party life cycle assessment affirmed environmental advantages of stevia fermentation over other production methods.

07.24.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Energy | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages

Functional Beverage Market Shakes Things Up with Formulation Breakthroughs

Next-gen energy drinks, gut-health sodas, protein shakes, juices, and brews are characterized by add-on ingredients that address common health needs.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.23

Consumer Trends | Functional Foods & Beverages | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Meet the New Meat: Will Cell Culture Technology Reinvent the World’s Food Menus?

Food made from cultured animal cells are coming, but many questions, concerns, and issues are still on the table.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 04.27.23

Making Strides in Sugar Reduction

Improved ingredient technology drives innovation as formulators meet consumer taste preferences.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.06.23

Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | World Markets

Ayana Bio on Path to Scale Bioactives Derived from Plant Cell Cultures

CEO Frank Jaksch discussed the company’s plans for commercialization, and the benefits of bypassing agricultural systems.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.27.23

Formulating for Weight Loss Products

Developers of weight loss nutraceuticals have a wide range of mechanisms to target with safe, efficacious ingredients.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.08.22

Weight Management: Supplements Find Their Place in a Bigger Picture

Consumers trying to lose weight seek benefits beyond a number on a scale or tape measure.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.08.22

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance

Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and more help brands reduce sugar while supplements offer consumers additional solutions.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 06.02.22

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals

Cargill’s Stevia Sustainability Program Benchmarked by FSA

The company is the first stevia producer to have its entire network achieve this third-party approval.

05.23.22

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | World Markets

Cargill to Double Production of Tapioca Syrup

Sourced from the cassava plant, tapioca syrup is used in a wide range of food products.

05.10.22

Cargill Launches EverSweet + ClearFlo Stevia Platform

The platform will combine the company’s leading sweetener with other natural flavors.

03.14.22

Functional Foods & Beverages | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Plant-Based Proteins Power Fortified Beverage Craze

A new wave of innovation promises to boost protein levels, improve taste, and deliver sustainability credentials.

By Vince Cavallini and Mark Fahlin, Cargill 03.02.22

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Fatty Acids | Industry & Market News

Sustainability Claims on Packaged Foods Appeal to Majority of Global Consumers

Brazil and Mexico both saw 13 point increases in the purchase impact of sustainability claims between 2019 and 2021.

02.07.22

Active Lifestyles Lead Health Markets in Fresh Directions

Consumers have a spectrum of needs as they focus on getting fit and staying active.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.11.21

Cargill Introduces Label-Friendly, Soluble Rice Flour

SimPure offers similar viscosity, bulking functionality, and sensory profiles compared to maltodextrin, enabling 1-to-1 replacement in a range of applications.

11.03.21

Opportunities & Challenges Continue to Emerge in the Immune Health Market

Shifting market dynamics related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ensure that competition in the immune support space will be as robust as ever.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.08.21

Weight Management Solutions: Ingredient & Formulation Spotlight

From plant proteins and adaptogens to sugar reduction and blood sugar management, the range of weight wellness formulation options is expanding.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Supplier News

Cargill Expands Global Pectin Footprint with $150 Million Processing Facility in Brazil

State-of-the-art plant prioritizes sustainable production with advanced CO2 emission reductions, biomass reuse.

09.08.21

Cargill, AeroFarms Partner on Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming Research

The multi-year collaboration is the first of its kind to use fully-controlled environments to explore novel cocoa production.

08.13.21

Aleph Farms Secures $105 Million in Funding

The cultivated meat company will now begin to scale up manufacturing and operations ahead of initial market launch in 2022.

07.07.21

EpiCor Postbiotic Receives ‘No Objection’ from FDA for GRAS Notification

The letter of no objection verifies the safety and tolerability of EpiCor as an ingredient in certain foods and beverages.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

ISAPP Publishes Consensus Definition of 'Postbiotics'

Several health benefits have been substantiated for inanimate microorganisms, as well as their components.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Pet Nutraceuticals

Pet Nutrition: In the From-Home Era, Consumers Tune into Health Needs of Four-Legged Friends

With trends in pet supplements corresponding with popular human health concerns, the outlook for specialty products is promising.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.03.21

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Pet Nutraceuticals

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Pet Foods, Treats & Supplements

The pet health market has reached an all-time high as new trends and opportunities continue emerging.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 05.03.21

PepsiCo and Ingredion Begin Pilot Partnership with Soil and Water Outcomes Fund

The initiative will drive carbon sequestration, water quality improvements, and sustainable agriculture.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.21.21

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

Sweeteners Market Continues to Broaden with Cleaner Labels and Better Formulations

Innovation of sugar alternatives is accelerating as edging sugars out of the equation becomes increasingly popular.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.08.21

Following the Ascent of Alternative Proteins

As the protein palate of global consumers turns greener, concerted efforts to create nutritionally optimized, appealing options abound.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.03.21

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic

Pectin Association Launches Information Center

Factsheets cover the molecular structure of pectin, how it's sourced and produced, use in food/beverage products, and an overview of safety, and labeling.

02.17.20

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