Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

9 Apr 2018

A study conducted by researchers in California and France has found that meat protein is associated with a sharp increased risk of heart disease while protein from nuts and seeds is beneficial for the human heart.

5 Apr 2018

Salt reduction is one of the food industry’s megatrends, but many of the options available to food manufacturers clash with demand for clean labels.

22 Mar 2018

Cargill has officially started producing EverSweet, a zero-calorie, next-generation sweetener made with what the company claims are two of the best tasting sweet compounds found in the stevia leaf.

21 Mar 2018

In response to what it sees as growing consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill is introducing a new range of de-oiled lecithin products to complete its portfolio of GMO and non-GMO lecithin products.

30 Jun 2017

PureCircle has announced that it has developed what it claims is the first commercially viable stevia antioxidant product providing food and beverage companies new access to health and wellness ingredients for their consumers.

16 Aug 2016

All-natural cookie maker Soozie’s Doozies has been named the grand prize winner of the 2016 Food Innovation Challenge, and will receive $50,000 in seed funding from ADM and $50,000 in services from National Foodworks Services (NFS).

22 Jul 2016

As Americans move away from traditional meal occasions, snacking more throughout the day, consumers are seeking healthier snacking options, according to Mintel, with 73% willing to pay extra for snacks made with high quality ingredients.

20 Jun 2016

Panera Bread has announced that it will do away with the remaining artificial flavours, artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives and colours from artificial sources in its Panera at Home products.

17 Jun 2016

Research by Packaged Facts concludes that growth in the coffee creamers market will come from the adoption of formulations with ingredients that meet the "clean label" criteria consumers seek.

15 Jun 2016

Health Canada has issued approvals to Monteloeder for the use of eight health claims relating to suncare-from-within ingredient NutroxSun and PLX, its sports nutrition bioactive.

9 Jun 2016

DDW has introduced clear orange and clear yellow extensions to its EmulsiTech portfolio of liquid colour emulsions that are free from synthetic emulsifiers and have good stability in heat and light.

8 Jun 2016

ADM and GLG Life Tech have announced a new partnership to manufacture, market, sell and distribute low-calorie stevia and monk fruit sweeteners to customers around the globe.