Healthy Foods

Market trends, technology, ingredients, demographic nutritional needs, health claims, labeling guidelines, formulation and processing of healthy foods and beverages, nutraceuticals and functional foods and beverages, including diet foods, low-fat, low-salt and sodium, natural and organic, sugar-free, gluten-free, low-glycemic, high-fiber, trans-free, probiotics, and products fortified with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients such as omega-3s.

Secrets to Getting Preschoolers to Eat More Veggies

The secret to getting preschoolers to eat more veggies may be as simple as serving water with the meal compared to other sweetened beverages, according to two recent studies published in the journal Appetite. The findings also suggest young adults who drink water with meals ...More
4 hours ago
Posted in News
From Pills to Palates: Expanding Nutritional Opportunities

The ongoing influx of GRAS determined ingredients from supplements to foods and beverages offers promising business potential for all involved. ...More
Yesterday
Posted in Articles, Nutraceuticals
Image Gallery: Hot & New Ingredients From SupplySide MarketPlace

The sold-out exhibit hall at SupplySide MarketPlace offered up myriad new and otherwise forward-trending ingredients currently available to diversify food and beverage lines. ...More
Yesterday
Posted in Galleries, Fiber
Blueberries: Home-Grown Superfruit

After scouring the far corners of the Earth for exotic superfruits, it seems all this time we’ve had one of the best right in our own backyard—the blueberry. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
Slimming Chance: Nutrition Bars for Weight Management

Only when formulated with an eye to delivering targeted nutrition and satisfaction can a “slimming" bar play its part in helping consumers do just that. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Flavor
Five Steps to Obesity Prevention

A new IOM report recommends five goals for accelerating obesity prevention. ...More
May 11, 2012
Posted in News
WHO Publishes Guidelines on Marketing to Kids

The World Health Organization (WHO) published a guidance to set recommendations on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children. ...More
May 10, 2012
Posted in News
Caffeine May Reduce Memory Loss in Type 2 Diabetics

Moderate consumption of caffeine may help reduce memory loss associated with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS. The findings reveal caffeine exhibited a protective effect on the brain’s hippocampus, which is crucial for memory and ...More
May 9, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
BASF Strengthens Omega-3 Position With Equateq Acquisition

BASF announced the acquisition of Equateq Ltd., a global leader in the manufacturing of highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction strengthens BASF’s position as leading supplier of ingredients for the nutrition and health ...More
May 9, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
SupplySide MarketPlace Begins

The SupplySide MarketPlace exhibit hall opens today, and I’ll be making the rounds in search of ingredients and innovations that will form the basis of tomorrow’s nutritional products. ...More
May 9, 2012
Posted in Blog