Brad Nichols

Innova Market Insights’ top 2027 F&B trends: Nutrient density, protein quality & metabolic health

Innova Market Insights has unveiled its “Top 10 Trends for 2027.” Every year, Innova compiles its top ten F&B trends, based on direct consumer research to identify shifts in behavior and preference,...

Ultra-processed meals raise insulin despite matched nutrients, study suggests

Nutrition researchers have investigated why ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption often parallels poor health outcomes. Scientists at Virginia Tech, US, report that two meals with the same nutrition...

GNT secures ISO verification for Exberry carbon footprint data

GNT reports it is one of the first food color manufacturers to have its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodology independently verified against the International Organization for Standardization...

Beneo and BrightWolves push portfolio-wide LCAs as transparency demands grow

Food and beverage manufacturers now want transparency into how ingredient suppliers calculate environmental data, and not just receive the final figure, according to Beneo and the sustainability...

Roquette and Seaweed & Co. back flexitarians as alternative protein demand widens

The market for alternative protein is widening beyond vegan shoppers, according to ingredient suppliers. Ingredients such as legume proteins and pea and fava bean isolates are being developed for...

Cargill and Fiberstar push emulsifiers beyond E471 and gum arabic

Emulsifiers are being asked to do more as food and beverage manufacturers simplify their ingredient lists, according to ingredient suppliers. They report that bakers want alternatives to conventional...

Sweetener suppliers target sugar’s structure gap in drinks, confectionery and high-protein foods

Industry experts state that taking sugar out of a food or drink is not as simple as dropping in a sweetener that matches its taste. Sugar also does physical work in most products, providing body,...

Beyond cereals: Beneo pushes fiber into beverages, meal replacers and confectionery

Research suggests that most consumers still fall short of recommended fiber intake, even as many look for everyday ways to manage appetite, blood sugar, and weight. Meanwhile, industry experts point...