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Dairy: Protein, Flavour and Blurring Category Lines
29 Oct 2013
The pace of change and real innovation in dairy keeps us on our toes here at FoodBev Media and makes for interesting reading on FoodBev.com and in Dairy Innovation magazine. Protein has stolen many of the headlines in the past year and while much atten...
Read moreSweetness From Nature – Megatrend Versus Mainstream Business
22 Oct 2013
“All natural” is a megatrend in the ingredient industry these days. Many new innovations are taking place throughout the whole ingredient value chain – from farming and manufacturing through to the product formulators and the FMCG marketers. The trend ...
Read moreWhy the Dairy Protein Boom is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
15 Oct 2013
Demand for high quality dairy proteins is rising dramatically. Manufacturers and consumers are beginning to realise their full potential and, as a result, the appeal of protein as an ingredient has broadened significantly. Once the domain of hardcore s...
Read morePerformance Positioning for Dairy Drinks Develops
15 Oct 2013
A key trend in the food and drinks market in recent years has been the rising interest in high-protein lines, despite the fact that most European and North American consumers already get enough protein in their diets. This has been driven by increasin...
Read moreThe Evolution of Natural in European Food and Drink Innovation
17 Sep 2013
Consumers are more wary about what they eat than ever before. It is clear, though, that the media coverage of the ‘evils’ of artificial additives has passed its peak. The mushrooming consumer demand for overtly ‘natural’ products seen in the last decad...
Read moreTop Five Trends for Flavourings
10 Sep 2013
According to a report from BCC research, the global flavour industry was worth $11.1 billion in 2012. This market is expected to grow to nearly $14.5 billion in 2017, a CAGR of 5.4%. The soft drinks market accounts for nearly 65% of the flavouring mark...
Read moreFood and Beverage Colours: Consumers Demand a Natural Rainbow
10 Sep 2013
Colour influences our food choices more than we realise. The main purpose of colour ingredients in food and beverages is to offset the colour that is lost during processing, or to enhance the naturally occurring colour. Nobody wants a fruit flavoured d...
Read moreEuropean Juice-Makers Offer Vegetable Innovation
5 Jun 2012
The Mintel Inspire trend A Simple Balance for Health maintains that “simple, uncomplicated habits are always a good option. Sticking with the basics is a surefire way for brands to score with health-seeking consumers.” In the juice segment, vegetable b...
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