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Thinking Out Loud: Processors Meet Functional Food Challenges

Last Fall, Prepared Foods conducted its annual survey on current trends and growth opportunities for functional foods, functional beverages and dietary supplements.

March 25, 2013

Each year, BNP Media Inc.’s Market Research Division carries out a comprehensive study to evaluate trends and growth opportunities, as determined by and discussed among industry professionals.

Protein Blend for Muscle Synthesis

A study demonstrated that a soy-dairy protein blend is capable of stimulating muscle growth.

March 22, 2013

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition demonstrates the benefits of consuming a protein blend for muscle protein synthesis after exercise.

Weight Management Sales Surging

U.S. retail sales of the weight management products and services will reach $38.0 billion in 2013 and $40.9 billion in 2016

March 19, 2013

Foods and beverages represent the largest share of sales, at almost 80%.

Resistant Starch Can Replace Flour

Ingredion says a new sensory study shows that its resistant starch could be used to increase the dietary fiber content of certain foods.

February 14, 2013

Ingredion says a new sensory study shows that its resistant starch could be used to increase the dietary fiber content of certain foods.

Weight Control

January 15, 2013

Solbar has developed a new line of soy protein isolates for weight-control products. Officials say new Solbar Q 741 is a low-viscosity soy isolate contributing to a pleasing ﬂavor proﬁle.

Meal-replacement Solution

January 15, 2013

Meal-replacement drinks are popular for weight management, nutritional supplementation and as a quick, on-the-go meal.

Potato-based Ingredient Offers Satiety Benefits

January 10, 2013

T he serious problems of obesity and overweight continue to dominate news coverage. More than half of Americans could be obese by 2030, resulting in an array of illnesses that could cost the U.S. up to $66 billion in treatment and over $500 billion in lost economic productivity.