Consumers all over the world enjoy indulging in sweets. Just like the rest of the world, however, Asia-Pacific consumers have seen a rapid increase in lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity, making the APAC region home to one of the highest numbers of sufferers. According to reports from the Malaysian government, from 1996 to 2015, […]
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The food industry today is an active player in the global drive for sustainability. In general, “sustainable foods” are products obtained as a result of limited negative effects on the environment and the people producing them. The market for sustainable foods has expanded enormously in the last 5-10 years, growing alongside demand for natural, organic, […]
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A noticeable population is moving towards a cruelty-free and vegan world. For those who make and sell CPG products, finding alternatives that suit the preferences and demands of these consumers is paramount. Increasingly, manufacturers are finding the answer in algae. In the nutrition industry, algae protein provides health benefits while contributing toward a sustainable environment […]
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Natural colors are being widely adopted in the food, nutrition, and beverages industries, gradually replacing their synthetic counterparts. Natural colors accounted for almost 70% of the total colors market in 2021, compared to 2010 when they accounted for only 40% of the total market. The extensive use of natural colors in functional foods and nutritional […]
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“Food fortification” means adding nutrients such as proteins, minerals, and vitamins to enhance the nutritional value of food and beverage products. Prominent groups such as the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization and the World Health Organization view food fortification as a key strategy to fight global malnutrition. By and large, the food-fortification market is […]
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Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners have been a staple of Western foods and beverages for over a century. But spurred on by the general enthusiasm for healthy living, scientists are increasingly interested in so-called rare sugars. Elly Earls speaks to Sreedevi Kakkad, a food and nutrition consultant at ChemBizR, to learn how research into these […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift in lifestyle choices across the globe. The sports nutrition segment has seen soaring growth as consumers are now more focused on and aware of their overall health and fitness. The global sports nutrition market was nearly US$45 billion in 2021; however, it is now expected to reach US$72.5 […]
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Note: This article was originally published in New Protein. The “Plant Protein Industry” is flourishing with multiple plant-based products entering the global market. The industry was valued at around 12.5 billion USD in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a rate of 8.7% between 2022-2026 to reach USD 18.9 billion by 2026. The growth […]
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Infant formula, or baby formula, is a powder/liquid food used as a substitute for mother’s milk in babies aged 1-24 months old. It is one of the fastest-growing products in the baby food market segment. In 2020, the global infant formula market was valued at US $56 billion. The market is growing at a staggering […]
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Alternative dairy products have been around the market for a long time but have gained huge momentum in the past few years, with the emergence of flexitarianism and veganism. Click on the link below for a quick snapshot of the new developments in the market as discussed by our Food and Nutrition Consultant Abhilash Ravi […]
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