Univar Solutions, one of the world’s leading ingredients distributors, delves into the key ‘Health & Wellness’ trends in food. Discover their broad portfolio of functional ingredients from best in class suppliers including both enrichment and reduction solutions in fundamental nutrition areas such as protein, fibre, sugar & salt.
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Univar Solutions and Biospringer advance natural yeast ingredients in European Nordics
13 Nov 2023 --- Univar Solutions has partnered with Biospringer by Lesaffre in a collaboration that aims to distribute an array of natural yeast ingredients in European Nordics. The move is slated to align with the burgeoning... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
25 Oct 2023 --- Rescuing ingredients that would otherwise go to waste is the hallmark of the upcycling trend that is ever more present across several F&B categories. From upcycled oils to upcycled functional citrus fibers,... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
Ingredion and Univar eye Middle East with plant-based and sugar reduction solutions
19 Oct 2023 --- As consumers in the Middle East become more curious about plant-based products, Ingredion and its distributor Univar, unveil a range of natural, healthy and more sustainable products based on plant-based... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
Enriching mouthfeel: Novel texture-enhancing systems utilizing enzymes and texturizing proteins
18 Oct 2023 --- Mouthfeel, associated with the Japanese term “kokumi,” is often held at par with consumers’ flavor expectations when setting the bar for delicious food experiences. Product development in this... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
Eating for wellness: Meeting consumer needs with plant-based and better-for-you solutions
27 Sep 2023 --- The food industry is addressing the challenges and opportunities of sourcing, processing and distributing their products sustainably and ethically. They are also responding to the growing consumer demand for... Read More
Foodology by Univar Solutions: Elevating plant-based products with more protein
07 Aug 2023 --- Foodology by Univar Solutions presented a range of prototypes at this year’s IFT FIRST, including a protein water and a vegan bratwurst, appealing to consumer appetites for protein-enriched and plant-based foods. Lavanya Venkateswar, head of marketing and technical sales, North America, discusses how brands can leverage both megatrends by increasing the protein content of dairy alternatives like oat milk.
Univar Solutions goes global and pushes the boundaries in Food Ingredient distribution
16 Nov 2020 --- Learn more about how a visionary leader inspired a new organization of global teams and dedicated industry experts with access to cutting edge digital and technical tools and how it’s all helping Univar Solutions customers and suppliers get a competitive advantage in today’s market.
Allulose expands offerings for health-conscious US consumers
18 Aug 2020 --- Univar Solutions highlights three new products available to its US customers for sugar reduction and clean label solutions. Julie Bean, Marketing Manager of Food & Pharmaceutical Ingredients, notes that allulose has gained traction, particularly in the keto community. Meanwhile, clean label is still on-trend, with US consumers checking labels more often.
Expansion Into Supplying Microalgae Based Ingredients
06 Jan 2017 --- Abigail Dillon of Univar says: “We just started with TerraVia – they are predominantly present in the US right now, but we are hoping to branch out in different regions in EMEA.” The company presented the concept for an egg free vegan gluten free oatmeal cookie that uses the lipid powder and a protein enriched cheese cracker. “These ingredients have regulatory approval for use in food applications Europe and have to be labeled as ‘whole algae protein’ or ‘whole algae flour,” she says.
Wholesome Cravings: A healthy menu for healthy nutrition
28 Sep 2023 --- "Healthy nutrition" is the new norm as focus intensifies on boosting and maintaining health. Consumers have become mindful nutritionists, educating themselves on what they need for health and what the nutrient density and functionality of their food need to be. Learn how to formulate for a healthier a nutritional profile and discover how Foodology by Univar Solutions and the organization's global test kitchens are delivering technical innovations for the future of food and beverage.
The Power of Plant-Based Milk Innovations
04 Oct 2022 --- How sweet and which texture should your oat-milk alternative be? Plant-based milk alternatives now occupy more grocery store shelf real estate than ever before. Increasing consumer demand fuels the search for excellent dairy product alternatives that offer the best combination of ingredients, taste, and overall health benefits. Join this discussion to learn about the dos and don’ts of oat milk manufacturing for expeditious market development. This presentation includes a demonstration at our new food innovation space at The Hatchery, Chicago.
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