“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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Foodservice has always been a constant pillar of support for the global food industry. People prefer to engage in social gatherings at various locations such as restaurants, pubs, QSRs for meeting friends, family & business meetings among others that are the traditional drivers. Plant-based meat alternatives are gaining popularity among consumers and the increase in […]
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