Functional Foods & Beverages

Health Drives Surge in Alternative, Plant-Based Product Options

Product choice has never been so diverse and innovators are delivering more complex, convenient, and indulgent options.

02.21.19

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions

DSM Increases Shareholding in Andre Pectin

DSM’s total shareholding in the specialty food ingredient company will increase to 75%.

02.07.19

Symrise Strengthens Foothold in the Pet Food Market Acquisition of ADF/IDF

ADF/IDF is a specialist in meat and egg-based protein, with expertise in clean label nutritional ingredients.

02.04.19

Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Green Foods | Marine Nutraceuticals | Natural/Organic

Algae Breeds New Era of Nutritional Products

With a long history of traditional use, companies are harvesting and harnessing a functional family of bioactive compounds.

Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.30.19

Consumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals in Fruit Juices

Nearly half of the fruit juices tested had elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, and cadmium.

01.30.19

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Minerals

Nestlé Acquires Technology to Address Iron Deficiency

Collaboration with Massey University in New Zealand will allow company to fortify foods and beverages without compromising product quality.

01.30.19

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News

HG Ventures Leads $2.5 Million Investment in Renewal Mill

Fund will help company expand product line of next-generation food ingredients.

01.28.19

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Green Foods | Products | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Lightlife Develops New Plant-Based, Pea Protein Burger

The new line includes plant-based burgers and sausage.

01.25.19

Case Shipments of Plant-Based Proteins to Foodservice Operators in U.S. Report Double-Digit Growth

About a quarter of the U.S. population say they eat and drink plant-based beverages and foods as well as animal protein.

01.23.19

Demand for Almond Protein Reflects Shift Toward Clean-Label, Plant-Based Diets

Almond Protein Powder leverages consumers’ trust in the health benefits of almonds.

01.21.19

Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends

Chefs Name Cannabis-Infused Foods & Beverages as Top Trends for 2019

Survey indicated Americans crave foods that not only nourish them but also help sustain the planet.

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SAMBAZON Launches Tropical Immunity Superfruit Packs

Company diversifies its product line with the introduction of immunity-boosting superfruit packs.

01.17.19

New Product Development for Sweets and Snacks Thrives on Adventure and Bite-Size Trends

Innova Market Insights reported a 15% average annual growth in global confectionery launches with a ‘discovery’ claim from 2013-2017.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Digestive Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News

Consumer Survey Reveals Confusion about Diet & Digestive Health

Most people search online and read blogs for diet information, while only 28% ask a nutritionist or a dietitian.

01.11.19

Silk Launches Non-Dairy Oatmilk

The new plant-based recipe is an excellent source of vitamin D and calcium.

01.10.19

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Products

Chobani Unveils Non-Dairy, Plant-Based Recipe

New coconut-based product contains probiotics, less sugar, and natural ingredients.

01.09.19

More Consumers Focused on Origin & Quality of Food

Concern about sugar and allergens continues, and plant-based eating on the rise, according to IFIC.

01.09.19

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News

Taste Drives Purchase of Tea Products

Comax consumer survey offers insight on attitudes and usage of tea products.

01.08.19

Breaking News | Dairy-Based Ingredients | Functional Foods & Beverages | Infant & Children's Health | Supplier News

Arla Foods Ingredients Launches Optimized Comfort Concept for Infant Formula

Company introduced concept for infant formula containing alpha-lactalbumin.