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Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients
10 May 2023
A growing number of Asian food and drink brands are using upcycled ingredients, such as soy okara, banana stems, and broken rice, as a source of sustainable nutrition for their products.
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Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy
8 May 2023
The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.
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Marlow Foods to supply Quorn mycoprotein
1 May 2023
Marlow Foods, the parent company of mycoprotein brand Quorn, is setting up a business division to supply its alternative protein ingredient to other manufacturers.
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Health innovation takes centre stage at Vitafoods Europe
26 Apr 2023
In just two weeks, Vitafoods Europe will showcase the biggest nutraceutical innovations, trends, and startups thanks to its conference programme with expert speakers, Future of Nutrition Summit, and Startup Innovation Challenge.
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Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer
25 Apr 2023
Singapore is positioning itself as an innovative ecosystem for alternative proteins, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approving cell-cultured chicken, protein made from carbon via precision fermentation, and several insects species in recent years....
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Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood
21 Apr 2023
Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category.
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Product trendspotting: Food for blood sugar management
20 Apr 2023
Nestlé USA has launched a new line of ready meals for people managing their blood sugar levels, building on similar launches in Malaysia and China – and products that help control blood sugar levels could be the next big trend, says Mintel.
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Health, taste, and more: US consumers want products that offer multiple benefits
14 Apr 2023
Products that offer double or even triple health benefits are standing out to consumers and dominating new launches in the US, according to Ooyen Research, which went trendspotting at Natural Products Expo West this year.
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Innovations in prebiotics: Developing indulgent treats that are good for the gut
24 Mar 2023
Growing consumer awareness around the link between diet and health is fuelling demand for increased-fibre, reduced-sugar products. Functional soft drink brand Olipop and healthy snack maker Uplift Food are making the most of this trend.
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Thirst for no and low-alcohol products intensifies
23 Mar 2023
Demand for alcohol-free beverages is growing but often, alternatives are still seen missing the intense and complex flavour of alcohol. Adding functional botanical ingredients and exploring complex flavour profiles can help address this, say experts....
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Unlocking the prebiotic benefits of unwanted industry side streams
16 Mar 2023
Unwanted by-products from the food and beverage industry can be transformed into prebiotics that provide sought-after health benefits, without harming the earth. BCD Bioscience and ReGrained are two startups making waves in this space.
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Position 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?
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