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Functional Foods

Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative global dairy products
6 Oct 2022
From omega-3 goat milk in the Netherlands to banana-flavoured cheese from China, the global dairy space is an exciting area full of new and innovative products which are constantly changing perceptions in the sector.
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Nestlé launches infant formula with novel ingredient, myelin
21 Sep 2022
Nestlé has identified a nutrient blend of components found in breast milk, myelin, and will launch Nutrilearn Connect, an infant formula containing the novel ingredient, in Hong Kong before expanding to other markets.
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Monterey Mushrooms gets EU approval for vitamin D-rich mushroom powder
16 Jun 2022
Monterey Mushrooms’ vitamin D-rich mushroom powder, produced using ultraviolet (UV) to boost the nutrient content, can be sold in the EU, following novel food approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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Demand for tapioca syrup as a sweetener surges
1 Jun 2022
Seen as a better-for-you, natural sweetener, tapioca syrup is growing in demand, particularly among consumers in Asia and North America.
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Nestlé launches fortified dairy drink in Pakistan to tackle micronutrient deficiencies
16 May 2022
Nestlé is targeting micronutrient deficiencies with Bunyard Iron+, a fortified dairy-based drink that provides a source of iron that it says is “three times more absorbed in the body when compared to existing available sources."
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Tea flavour innovation in China unites tradition with modernity
13 Apr 2022
Chinese tea brands are innovating with new flavours, blends and formats, and even making a foray into food with tea-flavoured food and drink launches.
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Brand licensing deals rise post-pandemic as consumers seek familiar and healthier products
8 Apr 2022
Longer-term brand licensing deals between food companies have become more popular in recent times – a trend set to continue and flourish, partly thanks to the pandemic, licensing experts told Ingredients Network.
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China leads the global boom for probiotics
30 Mar 2022
Probiotics are experiencing a boom in global demand - particularly in China - as consumers look for functional ingredients in food and drink products that can improve their health.
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A new brew: Ayurvedic coffee in India, adaptogenic coffee from Finland
10 Mar 2022
Coffee is probably one of the world’s most popular functional beverages, providing millions with their daily caffeine hit. However, some brands are taking its functional benefits further by adding in botanicals, vitamins, and other nutrients.
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Plant proteins' next evolution: Lupin beans
7 Mar 2022
Delivering on taste, texture and health benefits, lupin beans are emerging as a viable contender in the race to dominate the plant-based protein industry. We look at some innovative startups using this ingredient.
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Enhanced ingredients: Using biotech to create highly functional food
4 Mar 2022
Through acquisitions, investments and internal R&D, ingredient companies are harnessing biotechnology to create healthier ingredients and more functional additives.
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Butter is Better: Keto is driving resurgence as a premium product
11 Feb 2022
After years of being shunned as an ingredient, fat is back thanks in large part to the popularity of the keto diet. The market for keto products is growing steadily with the global value of this category forecast to reach $15.6 billion by 2027, accordi...
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