Industry leaders take the Bakery&Snacks’ podium to discuss the movement that is increasingly impacting all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to simpler...
The company is pivoting its dairy-derived early life nutrition ingredients into a portfolio designed to enhance the nutritional value of products aimed at children aged 3 and up.
Global nutrition giant Archer-Daniels-Midland is adopting an “ambidextrous” approach that relies on improved productivity and innovation to drive short- and long-term growth across its business and offset ongoing softness in its nutrition segment, according...
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum has been approved by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, allowing the ingredient to be used in dietary supplements and food products sold in Brazil.
The regulator is seeking further 'corrective actions' from the manufacturers, who each issued voluntary product recalls over Cronobacter sakazakii fears in the past 12 months.
In the upcoming webinar (airs 13 September), ConfectioneryNews will profile some of the key innovations in the sector that are being driven primarily by consumer trends. As R&D budgets are increased, we have seen ground-breaking innovations in the...
Just 12% of the milk alternatives studied had a comparable or greater amount of nutrients calcium, vitamin D, and protein, compared to that found in cow’s milk.
The CPG giant is eager to play a part in the national to solve the UK's vitamin D deficiency problem as the company announces a new breed of fortified yogurt shots.
The food industry giant has developed an enzymatic solution that converts lactose into microbiome-supporting dietary fibers while reducing total sugars at the same time.
From improving sustainability and nutritional value of products to anticipating technological changes, there are plenty of challenges ahead for the early life nutrition sector as it faces its toughest customers yet. FrieslandCampina Ingredients'...
The study's findings provide compelling arguments for policymakers, public health officials and nutrition experts to prioritize context-specific dairy development strategies that rely on the right mix of local dairy sector interventions and more...
Dairy milk provides a unique collection of nutrients and the impact of its production on the environment represents a ‘compromise’, the study suggests.
US consumers also believe food brands and companies hold the biggest responsibility for the nation’s nutrition, while multicultural communities are worst hit when it comes to access to nutritious foods.
A study that compared the nutritional properties of dairy and plant-based yogurts sold in the US has found that almond- and oat-based alternatives were ‘similar or better’ than dairy yogurts - but there's room for innovation in bridging the nutritional...
The fluid milk checkoff could be forced to retract its ‘Wood Milk’ viral advertising campaign and issue ‘corrective advertising’ after a non-profit organization complained the ad was ‘unlawfully approved’ by the USDA.
Colostrum BioTec GmbH says more should be done to educate consumers about the virtues of bovine colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that’s making waves in the nutraceutical industry.
Alt dairy products – from plant-based beverages to precision fermentation-derived spreads and cheeses – may be here to stay, but with growing consumer expectations comes the need for better flavors, textures and nutritional value.
The European Parliament voted to adopt a report on the implementation of the EU school scheme that favors unprocessed, organic and locally-produced food and leaves out plant-based alternatives.
Through its annual fellowship grant program, the company has backed two innovative studies into the gut microbiota, including a gut-on-a-chip project that has the potential to break new ground in the field of next-generation probiotics.
The company’s three-in-one ingredient brings the benefits of protein, probiotics and prebiotic cultures and offers product manufacturers a holistic solution for the performance and active nutrition market.
The role of governments is crucial to introduce affordable proper nutrition to mass consumers via the fortification of staple foods, particularly in countries with large populations such as India and China.
Dutch health and nutrition specialist DSM has merged with the Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich International SA to form a new, 30,000-strong entity – DSM-Firmenich.
The news that Marlow Foods, parent company of the popular meat-free brand Quorn, will make its mycoprotein available to food and beverage manufacturers got us thinking how the ingredient could stir up the dairy alternatives market.
The maker of Babybel has partnered with artificial intelligence specialist Climax Foods in a quest to create plant-based cheese comparable to the functional and nutrition properties of dairy cheeses.
Globally, the consumption of animal source foods including meat, eggs and milk can help to reduce stunting, wasting and overweight amongst children, according to a new UN report.
As the market matures, producing dairy alternatives that are nutritiously similar to traditional dairy is no longer optional, according to the ingredients specialist.
Move over, butter board – it’s cottage cheese ice cream time! As social media churned out another curious foodie craze, we look at what it means for your health if you use cottage cheese to make ice cream.
The International Dairy Foods Association says lowering the amount of dairy products offered as part of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program would mean participants would get fewer essential nutrients.
A new initiative led by the IDFA suggests that leading milk processors including Danone North America and Dairy Farmers of America are prepared to adhere to a lower added-sugars limit for flavored milk in order to continue to offer their products in US...
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has outlined its functional beverage ambitions across South East Asia after a spate of new ready-to-drink (RTD) product launches under the Anchor and Fernleaf brands.
The Dutch dairy co-op has significantly bolstered its production capacity for lactoferrin with the unveiling of a dedicated manufacturing plant in Veghel, the Netherlands.
A new category of shelf-stable, probiotics-fortified dairy products can be unlocked thanks to novel microencapsulation technology. ‘This is pretty much virgin territory’.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) believes the product, developed alongside Good Culture, is the first lactose-free, long-life fluid milk on the US market to combine the nutritional benefits of dairy with microbiome-boosting probiotics.
Manufacturers should display 'prominent' on-pack information that highlights what nutrients are lacking in plant-based 'milks', to help consumers make informed dietary choices.
Danone’s specialised nutrition business Nutricia has developed its first plant-based ready-to-drink medical nutrition supplement. Fortimel PlantBased Energy is the product of an intensive three-year R&I effort. FoodNavigator hears from Manuela Borella,...
The food and beverage giant’s net profits decreased by 45.2%, but operational improvements and demand have boosted infant nutrition sales while dairy reported mid single-digit growth.
Following the identification of dietary patterns from a cohort of Japanese older adults, cognitive function was significantly higher in the protein balanced (PB) group compared to the high carbohydrate (HC) group, a new cross-sectional study finds.
In a bid to provide healthier meals and reduce the amount of sugar and salt consumed by school kids, the USDA has proposed several updates to the school nutrition standards, with flavored milk potentially excluded from some kids' menus.
The US organic, clean-label formula brand is gearing to re-open to customers as it acquires two additional manufacturing plants to bolster its production output.
Consumers who eat dairy products as well as fruit and vegetables may have a lower risk of becoming obese, according to a cross-sectional study on almost 30,000 adults.
We catch up with SVZ's Johan Cerstiaens to find out more about the potential use of fruit and vegetable ingredients as sugar substitute in dairy. "What if by reducing sugar content, manufacturers could add value to their products?”
Tuning how raw oats are turned into a dairy-free milk alternative could spell the creation of new beverage products that are more affordable and nutritional.
