The protein trend is driven by increasing health concerns – primarily weight management – plus the move of sports and performance products into the mainstream and targeted at the more generally active, rather than just athletes and sportsmen.

Put simply, the surge in an older population has distinct consequences from a cognitive health perspective.

The market for dietary supplements is expected to reach $13.0 billion by 2018.

They emphasized the growing evidence that the type of phenolic compound avenanthramide (AVA) -- found only in oats -- may possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-itch and anti-cancer properties.

For consumers, savoriness often is all about that familiar and pleasing salty taste.

Nu-Tek Food Science, a company dedicated to creating and promoting great-tasting, healthier food through sodium reduction, announced that Brian Boor has joined the company as senior vice president of sales and business administration, and that Dave Hickey has been named chief customer officer.

Consumption of nuts was inversely associated with total mortality in both men and women.

A Washington State University-led team studied about 400 samples of whole milk, both traditionally produced and organic.

After conducting a major review of evidence, the agency said it has ruled out any “potential risk of aspartame causing damage to genes and inducing cancer.”

It’s one thing to wonder about the next generation of food and beverage product developers, but there’s absolutely no need to worry.