Vegetarianism and flexitarianism continue to grow in popularity, driven by health concerns as well as demand for greater sustainability and animal welfare. This means that alternative protein ingredients will continue to be of high interest to consumers, and therefore also to food and beverage formulators.

Splenda® Brand, a sweetener brand, announced that its line of Splenda® Diabetes Care Shakes is now available at Walgreens stores nationwide. The expansion comes on the heels of a successful regional launch in June 2020.

The Evergrain™ product range, derived from barley grains, further expands Univar Solutions' comprehensive offering of plant-based food and nutraceutical products across these regions. The agreement covers a range of products including EverPro™, EverVita™ Pro, and EverVita™ Fibra. 

Z Natural Foods released a new grass-fed chocolate whey protein to its line of organic superfood powders. Organic Chocolate Whey Protein Concentrate is made with grass-fed protein in the United States, minimally processed, and Certified USDA organic.

In a changing environment, eggs remain the same. They are valuable ingredients for formulators who rely on their multiple functional properties, nutritional profile, and familiar taste for a consumer population seeking solace through food. Even as grocers and manufacturers consolidate SKUs, innovative new products made with eggs satisfy consumer demand for fresh ideas and flavorful adventure. 

Available in two flavors: Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Dark Chocolate with Quinoa, Designer Chocolate Bars are all natural, kosher, gluten free and also contain 85% dark premium cacao, 8g of dietary fiber and only 7g of sugar.

An exceptional emulsifier, Leprino Nutrition Native Micellar Casein Concentrate (MCC) offers food and beverage manufacturers a clean label replacement for sodium caseinate that also tastes better and has a more efficient cost-in-use. 

Premier Protein launched a unique-to-category flavor, Cinnamon Roll. With 30g of protein, 160 calories, 1g of sugar and 24 vitamins and minerals, Cinnamon Roll is a for protein lovers to indulge this fall season, while staying on track with health and wellness goals.

According to an online survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) in April of this year, the events of 2020 have had a dramatic impact on our eating habits. In this survey, 85% of respondents have made changes in their dietary habits, and of those, 32% say they are snacking more and thinking about food more than usual (27%). Stress eating related to snacking appears more prevalent in families. When these figures are broken into parents vs. non-parents, 41% of parents are snacking more as a result of coronavirus compared to 29% of non-parents.