The increasing global focus on healthy nutrition means that more and more consumers are searching for guilt-free indulgence. However, worldwide market research has shown that for many this remains a challenge. For example, one-fourth of US consumers, always or most of the time, feel guilty when snacking.

To date, no organic inulin from chicory is available. With the latest ongoing developments, BENEO will be able to offer inulin derived from chicory root fiber at a reasonable and competitive price premium compared to organic inulin from other sources.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 30 million Americans — nearly 10% of the entire population — are living with diabetes, and perhaps as many as 85 million more are living with prediabetes.

US consumers recognize that not all carbohydrates are alike. In a recent survey conducted on behalf of BENEO, it was shown that consumers differ in their perspectives between various kinds of carbohydrates and are aware of alternative sugars. In fact, half of US consumers believe carbohydrates that are more slowly released are better for health.

Splenda® Brand, a sweetener brand, announced that its line of Splenda® Diabetes Care Shakes is now available at Walgreens stores nationwide. The expansion comes on the heels of a successful regional launch in June 2020.

This month's Form+Function collection includes shakes for diabetic diets, immunity and protein snacks.

For those over-50’s concerned about the issue of healthy aging, three out of every four (79%) are primarily focused on maintaining their ability to continue with activities as they age. A similar number (76%) see good physical and mental health and a balanced diet as key to overall health.

Kate Farms,® a company that aims to bring plant-based nutrition into healthcare, launched newest shake, Glucose Support 1.2. The plant-based, organic nutrition shake is designed to help manage blood sugar as part of a balanced diet.

Rebellious Kids is an organic, plant-based plus minerals beverage, that delivers key nutritional support children need with no sugar. 

Power Life™ by Tony Horton launched its latest flavor of protein powders: Strawberry Vanilla High Impact Whey Protein and Strawberry Vanilla High Impact Plant Protein.

Odyssey introduced its latest innovation, the 222 line, featuring 222mg of caffeine paired with Odyssey’s proprietary blend of mood and energy boosting Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps. 

Bigelow says the Peak Energy Black Tea features caffeine and L-Theanine to benefit brain and mood with sustained clarity and focus. Whispering Wildflowers is a caffeine-free, herbal tea with a rosy purple color and a floral blend of lavender, rose, passionflower, and butterfly pea flower that finishes with a hint of sweetness. 

GNC is highlighting Nirvana Super Electrolyte Drinks and Energy Seltzers as a resource to support GLP-1 users maintain muscle mass as they lose weight during and after taking those medications.

Powered by BRCC’s proprietary Black Rifle Energy™ Blend, these drinks are crafted with naturally sourced caffeine that delivers a punch in attention-grabbing packaging.

Learn how mushrooms and mushroom-derived ingredients are boosting flavor, texture, and health in an expanded range of products.

IntelliRise features a blend of functional mushrooms and adaptogenic plants, including lions mane mushroom (Hericium Erinaceus), cordyceps mushroom, Rhodiola Rosea, and Korean panax ginseng.

Kemin Industries is offering bakers an interactive tour of its new Bakery Innovation Center located at its worldwide headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The state-of-the-art innovation center with pilot-plant equipment technology and capabilities helps bakers get the next generation of great-tasting baked goods to market quicker. 

When it comes to buying functional foods with prebiotics, product efficacy and proven claims are the most important consumer purchase motivators. This is according to a new global survey commissioned with 10,000 consumers in 10 countries by FMCG Gurus, a close strategic partner of BENEO.

Nexira has released new human trial data showing the benefit of inavea™ PURE ACACIA on transit modulation and its extreme tolerability on sensitive people with IBS. 

During this year’s IFT Food Expo in Chicago from July 17-19, BENEO will launch a barley beta-glucans product that offers unique health benefits including positive impacts on heart health and blood sugar management.  

A recently published study conducted by researchers from The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences University of Reading (UK), in collaboration with the BENEO-Institute, demonstrates that prebiotic chicory root fibers support the selective growth of Bifidobacteria in the human gut, no matter which food application and food matrix in which they are used. 

"As we step into the future of food and beverage innovation, Tate & Lyle remains committed to delivering delicious and nutritious solutions that cater to consumers' evolving tastes and preferences," says Jessica Wilford, VP, Head of Category Planning and Development, Tate & Lyle North America. "We invite everyone to join us at the SSW Conference to discover how we're transforming lives through the science of food to support healthier living."

BENEO has extended a production line at its Pemuco, Chile, operation that enables processing capabilities for the production of its liquid chicory root fiber Orafti® Oligofructose LL with a significantly expanded shelf life of one year.

Beech-Nut® Nutrition Company, a baby and toddler food manufacturer, launched seven new food and snack innovations made with ingredients like prebiotics, whole milk yogurt, fruits, and veggies.

The science-backed and expert-crafted formula includes an organic green veggie blend of kale, spinach and broccoli. I

The expansion into prebiotic fiber ingredients had expanded fiber use from its traditional home within grain foods to a broader range of categories, including soft drinks and confectionery. Innova Market Insights actively monitors a broad range of trends—including global macro trends, lifestyle forces, consumer insights, ingredient trends, and new food and beverage product launches—that all show the impact of fiber use on various levels.

Sugar-to-Fiber is a genetically engineered probiotic specifically designed to address deficiencies in the American diet by converting dietary sugar (sucrose) into a special type of prebiotic fiber (levan) continuously throughout the day.

R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Juice Beverage Shots contain high-quality, certified organic ingredients and come in 2.5oz bottles with no refrigeration required. Each bottle contains 25 calories and 3-4g total sugars per serving.

Weller’s launch of its first non-CBD product, Sparkling Immunity, is a sparkling elderberry product that delivers essential vitamins and minerals with refreshing flavor while providing core, daily immunity support for people on the go.

With immunity a top priority, Honey Gardens released its new Elderberry Honey Immune Drink Mix featuring elderberry, honey and apple cider vinegar in convenient packets that make it easy to add to a daily regimen of wellness.

Clean Energy, a clean label, plant-based sports nutrition company, launched its on-the-go smoothie packets containing only organic fruits and vegetables, as its first product.

Developed to address key health states such as immune and mental health, energy and focus with the power of mushrooms, Om’s functional beverages are a convenient and nutritious way to upgrade wellness routines.

As science continues to evolve in the understanding of human health, new pathways emerge that are positively affected by botanicals. Ancient traditional applications of herbs, roots, rhizomes, bark, spices, and seeds—as well as fruits and vegetables—are gaining support daily in labs around the world.

The strategic alliance enables Dole to further broaden its reach into new categories in the health and wellness sector, commencing with an authentic collaboration centered around BEAM's best-selling product, Super Greens. 

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete line of clean label ingredient solutions for the food and beverage market at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) – the largest event of its kind serving the poultry, meat and feed industries – in Atlanta on January 25 through January 27. 

Kemin Food Technologies has enhanced its North American website with a new interactive guide titled, “Baking a difference today and tomorrow.” The guide for bakery and snack producers helps users learn more about clean label solutions to ensure products stay fresher, longer and succeed in the dynamic and competitive marketplace.

Kemin Industries was scheduled to present a session during the 2022 Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 17-19.

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete line of clean label ingredient solutions for foods during the Institute of Food Technologists 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT22) in Chicago, IL, July 11-13. Attendees are invited to visit booth #S0421 and discuss opportunities to reduce food waste, improve yield and extend product shelf life, while maintaining a clean label.

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete line of clean label ingredient solutions for baked goods during the 2022 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE22) in Las Vegas, NV, September 18-21.

Kemin Industries will showcase its complete portfolio of clean label ingredient solutions during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, January 24-26, 2023.

Layn has a long, respected reputation as the globally leading direct manufacturer and innovator of monk fruit and stevia extracts, and over the past three decades has consistently expanded its ingredient portfolio to include a full range of botanical extract ingredients with broad consumer and application appeal.

Kemin’s IFT FIRST Booth #S2410 is a must-visit where expo attendees can learn more about the latest clean label ingredient technologies to assist the food industry with keeping production costs down and food waste at a minimum.

LEVAIR® solutions help commercial bakers improve profitability, reduce waste, and reach key sustainability goals –all while they address evolving consumer trends.

Kemin Industries offers new interactive infographic at its website for Kemin Food Technologies-North America. The new resource can help manufacturers rise above inflationary challenges and keep bakery and snack products fresher and safer for longer.

Prepared Foods discusses clean label shelf life preservation strategies and ingredient options with Zal Taleyarkhan, Director of Innovation and Corporate Research Chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.

The new production site further strengthens the company’s plant-based protein portfolio and enables BENEO to meet the growing demand for plant-based food and feed ingredients.

Themed “Rooted in Nature – the Power of Plants,” visitors to BENEO’s booth #S2410, will learn how faba bean ingredients are providing food manufacturers with innovative opportunities for texture improvement in meat and dairy alternatives as well as protein enrichment in a vast array of foods.

"We hear from parents they want more plant-based protein options that align with their food and climate values," said Gerber President and CEO Tarun Malkani. "Gerber Plant-tastic offers stage-based nutrition across milestones starting with organic toddler pouches, snacks and meals."

A successful product formula needs just the right ingredients in the right proportions. The same axiom applies to a great company and/or a disruptive innovation. It requires just the right combination of people, process, product and consumer appeal—which in this case, involves protein, an essential dietary macronutrient.