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Functional Food & Drink
Functional fungi: The global rise of mushrooms
1 Feb 2023
Reishi, shiitake, chaga, and lion’s mane are just some of the mushrooms proving to be a versatile addition to global health and wellness products formulated with functional ingredients.
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Coffee, tea, and yaupon: Energy drink brands experiment with caffeine sources
30 Jan 2023
Drinks brands are exploring new types, blends, and sources of caffeine to support and optimise brain performance and cognitive function. We look at some recent product launches from Buzz Lite, White Wolf Nutrition, and My Wellness Mushroom.
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Healthy additive? Xanthan gum may lower blood sugar levels
27 Jan 2023
A xanthan gum-based food additive can decrease blood sugar levels after a meal – and may represent a low-cost method for food brands to improve metabolic health through their products, scientists suggest.
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What’s next for Australia and New Zealand’s alternative protein scene?
20 Jan 2023
Australian and New Zealand brands in the growing alternative protein sector turn their attention to local production and precision dairy fermentation.
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands into animal-free dairy sector
19 Jan 2023
A partnership between FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Triplebar Bio will bring animal-free dairy protein to market, a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy protein produced via precision fermentation.
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Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs
4 Jan 2023
Decreasing bottle sizes or increasing prices? Asian beverage brands are finding “creative approaches” to manage rising costs, according to industry analysts.
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Superfrau upcycles liquid whey for energy drinks
22 Dec 2022
US company Superfrau turns surplus whey into sustainable, upcycled-certified dairy products for the recovery drinks market.
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Functional food in Japan centres on health and proving claims
8 Dec 2022
The latest Japanese functional food and drink trends put health and product efficacy firmly on the production agenda for new releases.
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‘Super nut’? Indonesia’s ‘best kept secret’ wins EU novel food approval
6 Dec 2022
A previously obscure, nutrient-rich Indonesian nut is set to hit European shelves after winning EU novel foods approval that could also help protect under-threat kenari forests on the archipelago.
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Editor’s choice: Our roundup of the latest women’s health products around the world
2 Dec 2022
From botanicals to combat menopause symptoms to a hydration powder for mothers-to-be, here is our roundup of the most innovative new product launches within women’s health.
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The prize no brand wants to win: 2022’s most misleading products
28 Nov 2022
Food industry watchdog Foodwatch is asking consumers to vote for 2022’s most misleading product. A high-sugar vitamin water and “artisan” salad made with artificial additives are among the nominees.
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enduracarb®: A science-backed trehalose ingredient for athletic endurance
24 Nov 2022
enduracarb® is a science-backed, slow-acting carbohydrate that can power athletes’ performance. Produced using a high-purity production process, it is suitable for a wide variety of applications.
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