Ingredients

New ISO infant formula ingredient standard adds to series enforcing baby food safety

07-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing a series of standards that verify ingredients contained in infant formula further addressing consumer health and fair food trade practices.

a2 Milk Company moves into Walmart as global revenue jumps 68%

23-Aug-2018 By Beth Newhart

Australia-based a2 Milk Company (a2MC) entered the US market in 2015 and now makes its Walmart debut this summer. The company reported major growth over its last fiscal year with a 68% increase in total revenue.

More young, liberal Americans identify as vegan or vegetarian than any other group, little change from 2012

14-Aug-2018 By Beth Newhart

Only 5% of Americans identify as vegetarian and just 3% identify as vegan despite a much wider range of meat-free and dairy-free options on the market, a Gallup report finds.

Sneakz Organic vegetable-infused milkshakes granted organic certification in China

14-Aug-2018 By Beth Newhart

Sneakz Organic LLC spent the last 22 months working to obtain the China Organic Certification for its line of vegetable-infused high-protein milkshakes.

EFSA deems whey protein isolate as safe for infant formula use

31-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

Whey basic protein isolate as a novel food (NF) for use in infant formula and food supplements is safe under the proposed uses and use levels, the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) confirms.

US dairy tackled plant-based alternatives with high protein snacks at IFT

24-Jul-2018 By Beth Newhart

The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Dairy Council (NDC) together showcased a selection of high protein dairy snacks at IFT 2018 in Chicago last week amidst an expo full of plant-based dairy alternatives.

Edlong showcases dairy-free range at IFT

23-Jul-2018 By Beth Newhart

Illinois-based Edlong showcased a handful of its 250+ dairy-free flavors at the IFT expo last week, highlighting a national trend in consumer demand for vegan options.

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Laboratoire PhysioSynthèse target the lactose intolerant with supplement range

18-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

French-based firm Laboratoire PhysioSynthèse make available a range of lactase dietary supplements aimed at the lactose intolerant and those seeking digestive health solutions via food supplements.

EU permits market entry of egg lysozyme hydrolysate for supplement use

16-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has authorised the use of egg white lysozyme hydrolysate as a novel food in food supplements and other food categories such as a fortification ingredient.

CP Kelco: Pea protein drinks gaining popularity

25-Jun-2018 By Jenny Eagle

CP Kelco is seeing interest in pea protein beverages and has launched a prototype ‘pea’ nut butter shake.

From lassi to laban, straggisto to skyr: Danone brings exotic fermented foods to the yoghurt aisle

22-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

Tapping into the trend for both exotic flavours and healthy, fermented foods, Danone has launched a range of dairy products including lassi, laban, straggisto, skyr and ayran.

Fonterra joins project efforts to address European elderly malnutrition

21-Jun-2018 By Will Chu

New Zealand dairy giants Fonterra join fellow food industry representative Kellogg as the latest member of an international project looking to address malnutrition in the elderly.

3M completes integration of Food Allergen Kits for peanuts, milk & gluten

14-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

3M Food Safety has completed the integration of Elution Technologies, adding 33 allergen specific lateral flow and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test kits to its portfolio to test for food allergens, such as peanuts, milk and gluten.

Limit trans-fats and saturated fats to reduce CVD risk - WHO

07-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines for intake of saturated fats and trans-fats.

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Dannon continues yogurt and gut microbiome exploration with $50,000 in fellowship grants

25-Apr-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

As part of Danone North America, the Dannon Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program has awarded two graduate students with $25,000 each to help fund their independent and novel studies of yogurt, probiotics, and the human gut microbiome.

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Mars Wrigley Confectionery launches fruit, chocolate sorbet

19-Apr-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched Dove Mango Sorbet with Dark Chocolate.

New livestock monitoring service to beef up farm to fork traceability

06-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

Preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU continued with news of a new Livestock Information Service designed to better track livestock movement and aid in total farm to fork traceability.

Bel Group and WWF pact moves to force dairy unsustainability into submission

05-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

A collaboration between the Bel Group and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has introduced a global charter committing the French cheesemaker to a higher standard of sustainable dairy farming.

Chr. Hansen aims to fill gaps in kids functional foods space with probiotics

03-Apr-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Dairy products fortified with well-documented probiotic strains are a tougher find in functional food for kids, according to Chr. Hansen, and parents are looking for guidance when navigating this developing category.

DuPont and Inbiose infant formula HMO gains EU approval

29-Mar-2018 By Will Chu

DuPont Nutrition & Health and Inbiose are reaping the rewards of their partnership as EU authorities approve their first human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient designed for use in infant formula.

FOOD PROTEIN VISION 2018 PREVIEW - MARCH 6-9, AMSTERDAM

‘Dairy proteins have whey more uses in tackling disease’ Food Protein Vision speaker says

20-Feb-2018 By Will Chu

With more people reducing consumption of animal-derived foods, could abandoning dairy proteins mean throwing away health benefits that could aid in tackling chronic diseases?

IDFA urges FDA to reform areas of dairy product manufacturing

08-Feb-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

The IDFA has urged the FDA to make regulatory updates to dairy product manufacturing, including modernizing outdated standards of identity for dairy products, revising “overly burdensome” FSMA regulations, and extending the compliance date for the revised...

Non-dairy ice cream alternatives using coconut and almond to open up new opportunities for industry growth

05-Feb-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The organic ice-cream market is expected to reach $1.2bn by 2024 according to Global Market Insights.

Glanbia ventures into citrus and berry flavors with BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W

30-Jan-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Glanbia Nutritionals has expanded its protein powder capabilities with the launch of BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W, a pre-acidified whey protein isolate that allows for berry- and citrus-flavored protein drink mixes.

Yogurt chocolate leaves can premiumize snacks and breakfast cereals: Herza

22-Jan-2018 By Oliver Nieburg

German supplier Herza Schokolade has developed two leaf-shaped yogurt chocolate inclusions, which it claims could prove popular in Western Europe where yogurt’s reputation is rising.

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Cayuga Milk Ingredients achieves Non-GMO Project Verification

18-Jan-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Cayuga Milk Ingredients has received non-GMO Project Verification for its entire portfolio of Grade A dairy ingredients.

Food & drink wellness trends for 2018

31-Dec-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Kara Rosen, founder of the organic pressed juice and dairy-free nut milk brand, Plenish, reveals her predictions of the trends set to land in 2018.

Consumers continue their seismic shift towards healthier foods with cleaner labels

22-Dec-2017 By Greg Wank

'In May of 2016, Hormel Foods bought Justin’s and the CEO says the deal further balances Hormel's portfolio towards health conscious consumers.

Parker Products releases 2018 'intriguing flavor combinations' for ice cream makers

19-Dec-2017 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Parker Products, a food and beverage ingredients manufacturer, has released its 2018 feature ice cream flavors developed by the company’s R&D and marketing teams tapping into consumers desire for new and exotic flavors in the frozen dessert space.

5th annual CCBI Culinary TrendScape report

Campbell’s six food trends for 2018

11-Dec-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The chefs at Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI) have identified their top six food trends for 2018.

Omega Ingredients creates 100% natural vanilla alternative

29-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Omega Ingredients has developed a 100% natural vanilla flavor alternative and extract to counter soaring prices amid the global vanilla crisis.

Algaia creates seaweed extract ingredient for non-dairy desserts

15-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Algaia has developed a seaweed extract ingredient for dairy and non-dairy desserts called Satialgine DVA.

Blood sugar control render drinkmakers giddy as Arla orders a round of shots

08-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Arla Foods Ingredients launch its high-protein pre-meal shot as a nutritional boost to meals that claims to help manage blood sugar levels—a cause of rising diabetic-related complications.

Infant formula makers accused of milking parent’s feeding concerns

07-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Four leading manufacturers of milk formulas have been accused of boosting profits by exploiting parents’ desire to give the best possible nutrition to their offspring.

Chr Hansen’s probiotic dairy product for kids: An untapped market ripe for innovation?

06-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen’s new probiotic children’s drinking yoghurt taps into a trio of trends identified by the dairy producer combining functional dairy for gut health that appeals to young taste buds and health conscious parents.

‘Increasing appetite for cultured drinking products that have associated health benefits’

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