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Functional Foods

Mintel: coronavirus spurred French consumer toward local and functional foods
25 May 2020
After two months of strict confinement in France, market insights firm Mintel discovered that French consumer preferences have shifted to favor both local products and functional foods in a more pronounced manner than before the government enacted quar...
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Stakeholders send letter to European Commission asking for standardized labeling across Europe
19 May 2020
A coalition of nearly 40 food and beverage industry titans sent a letter to the European Commission’s Commissioner for Health and Food Safety on April 27 calling for mandatory EU-wide adoption of consistent front of package labeling to combat the risin...
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Chicken protein now comes bottled for convenience
5 May 2020
Singaporean workout enthusiast, Brian Chia, brought BE ALPHA meat-based protein smoothies to Singapore where he has found commercial success. He is now looking to expand his meal replacement beverage to the U.S. and other countries.
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Could revised calorie content boost nut consumption?
20 Jan 2020
Researchers from the USDA have discovered that tree nuts like almonds, cashews and pistachios may have fewer calories than previously thought, and food firms are starting to reflect this on pack. Could fewer calories prompt consumers to eat more nuts?
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Future Meat Technologies gets $14 million funding
17 Oct 2019
Future Meat Technologies has closed a $14 million Series A funding round led by S2G Ventures, a Chicago-based venture capital firm and one of the forces behind Beyond Meat's IPO, and Emerald Technology Ventures, a Swiss-based venture capital firm.
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Arla introduces Lacprodan ISO.WheyBar
26 Sep 2019
Arla Foods Ingredients says it is offering an easy way to give protein bars premium positioning.
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Tyson Foods launches protein snacks range
26 Sep 2019
Tyson Foods has launched a new line of functional refrigerated protein snacks under its new brand, Pact, created to help people harness the natural benefits of food.
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Pharmactive launches saffron extract
24 Sep 2019
Pharmactive Biotech Products has launched its Affron all-natural, non-GMO Spanish saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) in the Asia-Pacific market.
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IFF Health launches new curcumin extract
20 Sep 2019
IFF Health (formerly known as Frutarom Health) has introduced a new formulation of solubilized liquid curcumin extract in combination with Boswellia serrata.
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Prinova demonstrates global premix capabilities with innovative new formulations
16 Sep 2019
To highlight their latest product innovations Prinova showcased a range of scientifically proven ingredients and custom formulations at this year’s Fi-Asia in Bangkok.
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Chr. Hansen: probiotics can help minimise flu cost
2 Sep 2019
Chr. Hansen reports that a new health economics study shows that the intake of probiotics can help reduce the cost of flu-like sickness.
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Innova: functional nutrition is thriving
30 Aug 2019
Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing is thriving, believes Innova Market Insights. It can target different generations with more specific holistic approaches to help identify opportunities and optimize innovation.
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