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Palatable for Pets
Considering their sharp sensory skills, development of natural extracts in forms acceptable to pets is the newest trend. The emphasis on pet health has always been high, with more consumers taking that extra step to maintain the good health of their companion animals and protect them from environmental stress. And the pet has a say ...
Protein Demands
Innovation drives protein’s appeal to a wider audience. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the value of adding protein to their diet, whether it is related to satiety effects, weight management or a more balanced diet, said Brent Petersen, associate director of research at California-based Glanbia Nutritionals. “Diversification isn’t the only approach we can see ...
Glucose Support
Blood sugar health and weight management are becoming even more important as a whole in the journey toward a healthier future. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is a continuous struggle for many Americans, and with the number of people dealing with poor blood sugar increasing over the years, the demand for healthy solutions is also ...
EFAs: This is No Fish Story
Omega-3s have weathered storms and are still full speed ahead. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are today among the most popular and widely used ingredients for finished products and food fortification in the U.S. and globally. They enjoy broad support by consumers, public health agencies and medical bodies. In 1929, the essentiality of alpha linolenic acid ...
Eco-friendly Practices: Fifty Shades of Green
“Going green” not too long ago was a bit rudimentary like one shade, say jade: recycling glass, plastic and cardboard, using energy-saving lights, even carpooling with co-workers. But now, it’s morphed from just jade into 50 shades of green—which encompasses use of multiple new technologies to conserve resources while simultaneously being allowed to maximize growth ...
The Pet Food Clean-Up
Keeping prices down and clean labels up is the challenge for natural pet food ingredient suppliers. What’s good for people is good for their pets. That’s sound nutritional advice because the basic biochemistries of humans and of the mammals that are their companion animals are much the same, said Pete Maletto, founder and CEO of ...
Flexible and Strong
A shift in ingredients that address bone, muscle and joint health is underway to meet the interests of a broadening marketplace. No matter what your age, maintaining muscle, joint and bone health is key to staying active and vital throughout life. As for natural products, Barbara Davis, PhD RD, vice president, medical and scientific affairs ...
Consumer Expectations Dictate Natural Sensory Qualities
Sensory quality as perceived by the consumer is the driving force in the development of natural food ingredients or products. Notwithstanding the current key trend issues, such as sugar reduction, consumers expect that the essential sensory quality attributes are maintained in the products. In recent times, consumers are more aware of or are looking for ...
Beyond What Meets the Eye
New ingredients and today’s trends help expand the variety of options to support eye health. With so many people affected, it is no wonder the global eye health market—comprising of OTC (over-the-counter) eye care and eye health supplements—is worth nearly $5 billion, growing 15 percent from 2008 to 2013, according to Euromonitor in 2014, noted ...
Healthy and Amazing Aging
Wellness, science and technology are merging and becoming a mainstream way to deliver dramatic improvements for healthy aging and longevity. As indicated by the tale of Ponce de Leon searching for the fountain of youth, to the recent fascination with the secrets from the “Blue Zones,” a demographic and/or geographic area of the world where ...
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