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Functional snacks tailored to meet the nutritional needs of children
22 May 2024
Ready, a US-based active nutrition brand has launched its latest product, Clean Kids whole grain protein bars, which it claims are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of active children.
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Meal replacement in the Ozempic age and the intersection of food and pharma
21 May 2024
The development of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs is radically changing the weight management category. Nutrition Business Journal explores the impact of these new weight-loss drugs on the nutrition industry in its most recent report.
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Mental health crisis presents challenges and opportunities for US supplement industry
20 May 2024
Growing numbers of Americans are experiencing mental health problems and supplements can help relieve people from the symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Nutrition Business Journal's Mood and Mental Health Report explores the macro trends dri...
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Japanese-inspired umami products expand into global consumer markets
17 May 2024
Brands are responding to shoppers' interest in cooking ingredients with deep flavours, by launching new products that emphasise umami-rich flavours inspired by Japanese cuisine.
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Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part II – Bakery, dairy, ready meals, and more
16 May 2024
The Mintel Most Innovative Food and Drink 2024 showcase features eleven novel products that stand out as particularly disruptive and compelling. In part II of this roundup, we explore the most innovative bakery, dairy, meals and meal components, pet fo...
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Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part I – Snacks and beverages
15 May 2024
Despite stalled new product development and a challenging market for food and drinks brands, many creative and disruptive new products have hit the shelves around the world. Mintel analysts have picked the most innovative snacks and beverages.
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E-commerce update: Amazon changes supplement policy; CRN publishes guidelines
13 May 2024
Amazon has made changes to its dietary supplements policy for suppliers while, separately, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has published guidelines for e-commerce supplement players in the US.
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Gatorade turns on the tap, introducing alkaline water to its latest product offerings
10 May 2024
PepsiCo’s Gatorade has diversified its product portfolio, launching unflavoured alkaline water and energy drink mixes.
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Health and environmental food trends boost umami presence
9 May 2024
Plant-based products, lower salt formulations, and snacking options resonate with manufacturers looking to enhance umami flavour profiles in their offerings.
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Researchers tap into sticky rice as a potential source of clean label starch
8 May 2024
Pigmented waxy rice may prove to be a good source of clean label starch, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas.
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The rise of plant-based - and plastic-free - chewing gum
7 May 2024
Conventional chewing gum is typically made from a gum base that can contain plastic, paraffin, and synthetic resin. Enter the challenger brands making plant-based gum from chicle, the chewy sap of the Sapodilla tree. ‘Chew plants, not plastic,’ they sa...
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Which ingredients are most effective to improve sleep?
6 May 2024
Stress and anxiety are increasingly impacting people’s sleep quality, which is creating opportunities for new product development. From gingko biloba to vitamin B, Ingredients Network looks at which science-backed nutrients and botanicals are most like...
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