Lower-cost OptionA sweetened, dried cranberry (SDC) has been added to a portfolio of dried fruit ingredients. Ocean Spray’s Ingredient Technology Group has introduced new Choice SDC, a low-cost option that

A new study indicates hair attributes and condition can benefit from a flax ingredient. Consumption of Glanbia Nutritionals’ proprietary, beauty-from-within, enriched flax ingredient increased the luster, shine and overall condition of human hair, according to the company.

Many consumers say satiety, the feeling of fullness after eating or drinking, is important when making food and beverage choices, according to a 2008 survey conducted by The NPD Group for Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI).

Satiety-enhancing foods include some that are able to fill the gut but be markedly reduced (e.g., fiber, polydextrose), while others will affect the release of gut hormones, influencing satiety and appetite.

The health ìhaloî surrounding proteins has translated to crisp sales in the wellness, weight maintenance and fitness categories.

High consumer awareness of soyís health benefits means more overt publicizing of soy as an ingredient may be key to boosting sales.

Seasonal introductions abounded in the dairy category, but hormones were most definitely out. On the positive-health side, functional items could easily be found, and organic introductions were plentiful.

First, the bad and the ugly. Economic realities of higher raw material costs and shrinking margins hit home with everyone. 

From low-glycemic sweetener systems to functional proteins, the formulation of sports beverages is becoming ever more complex.

Arthritis is very prevalent in the U.S., with 27 million diagnosed. Osteoarthritis is projected to increase to 47 million by 2030.