Fortification of dairy alternatives with calcium is essential, especially when dairy milk is not an option in early life. Learn about some of the issues associated with low calcium intake and ingredient solutions to boost your dairy alternative.
With Gen Z’s growing influence in the market, food and nutrition brands are taking a closer look at this generation’s attitudes and behaviors—particularly around health and wellness—to better meet their needs.
How to Formulate the Perfect Bar
InsightIt sounds simple enough to give consumers a delicious, decadent nutrition bar packed with in-demand ingredients like protein. What could go wrong? Apparently, a lot, and most consumers know that. According to a survey by FMCG Gurus, over half of US consumers (54%) agreed that healthier snacks are less tasty.1 But the tide could be turning.
As clean label continues to trend in nutrition bars, many manufacturers are responding with creative approaches to clean label that are resonating with consumers. Here’s a look at how innovative processing techniques can be used to produce cleaner label bars.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, supporting muscle recovery and providing energy. Here’s what to know to create a protein-building amino acid product to meet today's consumers’ workout needs.
Consumer snacking drivers and priorities underscore a desire for better-for-you options as balance becomes the new normal for snacking in Europe.
While whey protein is the gold standard in sports nutrition, choosing between whey protein isolate and concentrate requires careful consideration since it impacts a variety of factors, ranging from lactose to leucine content.
With unprecedented consumer interest in protein and protein-enhanced foods and beverages, product developers are working hard to create consumer products that will satisfy this burgeoning craving.
Many Japanese consumers are switching to high protein snacks to support their health. See the trends in high protein snacking in Japan—including top snacking motivations and favorite high protein formats.