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Functional Food & Drink
Insect protein market heats up in APAC region
12 Jun 2023
Packed with superfood-level nutritional benefits and with a neutral taste, Asian brands are using insect protein in finished products, such as Thailand’s Proothie, which makes cricket protein granola bars.
Read moreWHO advises non-sugar sweeteners have no nutritional value
31 May 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases.
Read morePlant-based could be the way forward in pet food
25 May 2023
Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.
Read morePosition snacks as affordable staples, says Euromonitor
13 Mar 2023
With snack sales impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, war, and inflation, 2023 could see a slowdown in growth with a consumer focus on value, says Euromonitor. Where are the opportunities for food and beverage brands?
Read moreDiscover how Sabinsa’s curcuminoid innovation C3 Reduct® can deliver health and formulation benefits
23 Nov 2022
Sabinsa has developed Curcumin C3 Reduct®, the only reductive metabolites of curcuminoids on the market to have been approved as a Novel Food by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Easy to integrate into existing production processes and with th...
Read moreUsing mycelium as a healthy and sustainable meat alternative
27 Oct 2022
Biomass fermentation uses mycelium, a fibrous protein-rich fungi which mimics the texture and nutritional profile of traditional meat. Quorn and Meati are just two manufacturers using this ingredient for their meat alternatives.
Read moreMood enhancing mineral salts
17 Feb 2021
Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium Salts by Dr. Paul Lohmann® are natural mood enhancers.
Read morePlant-based food maker Alpha Foods launches DTC platform
10 Nov 2020
California-based Alpha Foods launched its direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform in the U.S. to take advantage of the growing market for plant-based and e-commerce delivery options. The company's products will also continue to be sold at brick and mortar re...
Read moreWhole Foods releases Top 10 food trends for 2021
9 Nov 2020
This year marks the sixth year that Whole Foods has released its annual trend predictions for food and beverage. While some trends look familiar and are an extension of years past, 2021’s list of up-and-coming products has also been heavily influenced ...
Read moreTesco’s new incubator program heavily features plant-based companies
30 Oct 2020
Tesco is in its fourth year of hosting an incubator program for startup consumer packaged brands, and this year, the cohort features a substantial list of plant-based brands that will receive institutional support from the supermarket chain and its pan...
Read moremyAir delivers stress reduction through nutrition
19 Oct 2020
Israeli-based myAir is a new startup that is focusing on controlling stress through nutrition. The brand, which produces plant-based snack bars, has six functional blends that were developed using AI to combat a number of the most prevalent physiologic...
Read morePlant-based food maker Laird Superfood files for $40M IPO
17 Sep 2020
Laird Superfood, a company founded by the surfer Laird Hamilton, is riding the IPO wave and filed for a $40 million fundraise from investors to appear on the New York Stock Exchange. The company indicated it will use the symbol “LSF.”
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