Food Allergies

Dairy Alternative Beverage Sector Hits $1.33 Billion

Consumer concern for health issues, including lactose intolerance, milk allergy and the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU), are driving the market for dairy alternative beverages like soy milk, almond milk, rice milk and other plant milks, which reached $1.33 billion in ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News
Sweet Science of Ice Cream Inclusions

Using inclusions to add color, flavor and texture to ice cream. ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor
Tomato Lycopene Formulation for Surimi

LycoRed has developed a unique, tomato lycopene formulation tailored specifically for use as natural colorant in surimi applications. ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in News, Colors
Improving Peanut Allergy Diagnoses

New findings by University of Virginia scientists may allow for the development of more sensitive diagnostic tools and a better understanding of nut allergies, which affects approximately 3 million Americans. The study was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. ...More
December 19, 2011
Posted in News
20 Hot Restaurant Menus Trends in 2012

Children’s nutrition and local sourcing are predicted to be the hottest trends showing up on restaurant menus in 2012, according to findings from the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 American Culinary Federation member chefs. ...More
December 9, 2011
Posted in News, Fiber
2012 Food, Beverage Trends

Consumer concerns about health and wellness, coupled with a continued uncertain economic future, will set the stage for ongoing food and beverage trends to be stretched to their full potential in 2012 as both industry and consumers tighten their belts on spending and ...More
December 2, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
Food Allergies Linked to Norovirus

Approximately 7.6 million Americans have food allergies, and the incidence rate among children has grown 18% from 1997 to 2007; however, a new study published in the Open Immunology Journal suggests a link between food allergies and the norovirus. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News
Researchers Develop Improved Food Allergy Training

A Kansas State University research team received a $140,000 USDA grant to develop improved food allergy training for future restaurant and foodservice managers. The team also will develop educational materials to assist students in hospitality management and dietetics to be ...More
October 6, 2011
Posted in News
Boosting Protein With Hydrolyzed Whey

Whey protein hydrolysates can provide a unique opportunity to increase protein levels in food and beverage formulations. ...More
September 22, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Nutraceuticals, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Food Allergies Take Emotional Toll on Kids, Parents

One in three children in the United States has some type of food allergy that not only can trigger physical harm, but emotional distress as well, according to results of a survey conducted by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and Galaxy Nutritional Foods ...More
September 9, 2011
Posted in News