26 Apr 2024 --- Rates of food insecurity, malnutrition and obesity continue to rise globally, each requiring different, tailored and sustainable solutions. We examine crucial nutrition challenges and how to address them with... Read More

26 Apr 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, PhytoGaia revealed it would exhibit its branded, palm fruit-derived pet food ingredients. At the same time, the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) found that a majority of parents... Read More

25 Apr 2024 --- The growing demand for alternative, sustainable protein offers opportunities to F&B and nutrition manufacturers, but production roadblocks limit innovations in protein transition — shifting diets toward... Read More

23 Apr 2024 --- Ahead of the London Marathon — the UK’s third largest road race, which will take place on Sunday, April 28 — nutrition experts from sports supplement and nutrition brand Bulk analyzed more than... Read More

23 Apr 2024 --- Several plant-based meat alternatives contained more carbohydrates, less protein and a reduced amino acid content than meat-based versions after comparing plant-based steaks and cured meat alternatives with their... Read More

29 Feb 2024 --- Dominique R. Williams, MD, MPH and obesity specialist at Abbott, discusses the risk of muscle loss during weight loss. She explains the importance of muscle mass preservation and scientifically-backed strategies people on a weight loss journey should keep in mind. Williams points to Abbott’s recently launched Protality brand as a viable solution for adults seeking weight loss, as the high-protein nutrition shakes feature a blend of fast- and slow-digesting protein designed to support muscle mass maintenance. 

29 Feb 2024 --- Protein bars and cookies were trending at Biofach this year. Iva Palma, CEO of Younique Foods and the Leya brand shares lifestyle insights with us behind the creation of their colorful chocolate covered protein cookies. The biscuits are positioned in the healthy snacking category and are all natural but deliver on flavor and appeal. She infused the vegan chocolates and fillings with ingredients such as turmeric for the canary yellow color, strawberry for pink, spirulina for purple and matcha for green, among others.

22 Feb 2024 --- Modern consumers are reaching for healthy snacks that contain functional ingredients and health benefits. We catch up with Edo Mujkic, the CEO and co-founder of Bite Me Nutrition who tells Nutrition Insight that the company has created a gluten-free, lactose-free, pea protein cookie that is dessert-like but without any processed sugar. The innovation, which was showcased at Biofach in Germany, caters to the active lifestyle consumer. The international start-up plans to innovate beverages, fermented products and supplements with functional ingredients next.

16 Feb 2024 --- With the protein trend now in the mainstream, Arla Foods Ingredients is providing more options that are designed to meet personalized consumer needs beyond sports nutrition. We speak to Thomas Andersen, head of global sales, who explains "clear" benefits behind two new whey protein innovations in three different refreshing beverage concepts. 

14 Feb 2024 --- At Biofach 2024, in Nuremberg, Germany, we sit down with Shan Mahmood, market segment manager at Prolactal, to discuss the company’s latest dairy-based innovations to meet future consumer needs, such as its lactose-free protein powders. With the new products, Prolactal aims to balance consumer needs for health and wellness, quality, taste, convenience and affordability.

30 Sep 2021 --- As the plant-based revolution gathers pace and starts conquering the health & sport nutrition segment, we’re beginning to see subtle yet important differences emerge between different consumer segments: from ‘weight managers’ looking for delicious yet nutritious protein; to fitness enthusiasts striving for high performance and easy digestibility (without soy); to consumers with sustainability concerns searching for high-protein foods.In all cases, ready-to-mix protein powders have the potential to meet these needs and now, there’s a new plant-based protein that can help you achieve this while also tasting great without the lumps and grittiness or aftertaste that consumers have come to expect when drinking plant-based protein powder drinks. 

08 Sep 2020 --- Plant-based proteins are often perceived as being a healthier and more environmentally-friendly option and can play a key role in reducing the environmental footprint of food production systems. However, this should not overshadow that the over-reliance on a limited number of crops can cause issues such as water scarcity, deforestation and biodiversity loss in some parts of the world.

27 Aug 2020 --- Starting out as a sports nutrition supplement, protein has transformed into a highly sought-after ingredient. Consumers are also increasingly seeking organic, natural, wholesome foods that still deliver functional and health benefits. Arla Foods Ingredients provides insights into the organic health food market to aid the extension of company portfolios with products that are both organic and packed with high-quality protein.

18 Aug 2020 --- A shortage of natural, organic protein ingredients has prevented many manufacturers from entering the organic market. However, there remains plenty of opportunities for dairy solutions in this space. In this webinar, Arla Food Ingredients give valuable insights into how to make, and go to market, with organic products, as well as examining the latest trends in dairy.

18 Jun 2020 --- Today’s consumers want the complete package when it comes to their favorite snacks – delicious taste, global flavor and texture adventure, portability, balanced nutrition, indulgence and sustainability. The protein snack category is diversifying in response to consumer wishes, including a widening array of nutrition bar, bite and gel flavors, formats and textures which deliver irresistible multisensory experiences. Don’t miss this chance to be informed about creating winning new dairy protein snack opportunities that delight and nourish consumers. The webinar will be hosted twice to accommodate participants in the Western and Eastern hemispheres.