Fortification, whether in the form of single ingredients or premixes of multiple ingredients has been a game-changer in better-for-you formulation for years
Fortification is no longer perceived as simple supplementation. Rather, it is accepted as a reliable means to ensure daily intake of essential nutrients at every age.
Ingredients that are purported to improve health or prevent certain medical conditions continue to have great consumer appeal. From protein enhancement to mineral fortification to collagen peptides—the future focus is on ingredients that promote better overall health.
March 14, 2016
The number of mineral-fortified food and beverages globally increases every year, with a wide range of trending claims.
SupplySide West talk highlights Watson expertise on microencapsulation for custom nutrient premixes
October 27, 2014
Watson Inc. was honored to be among industry experts presenting at the recent SupplySide West convention in Las Vegas. Alice Wilkinson, Watson’s vice president of quality and nutritional research and development, addressed the topic, “Key Considerations in the Formulation of Nutrient Premixes and the Benefit of Microencapsulated Nutrients.”
Hormel Foods received promising results of the nutrition research portion of Project SPAMMY, a fortified poultry product created to help address malnutrition in children.
July 16, 2014
Hormel Foods Corporation announced promising results of the nutrition research portion of Project SPAMMY®.
Architects say “form follows function.” When it comes to building a case for functional foods, researchers say consumer interest is forming a sizeable market.
February 17, 2014
A Global Industry Analysts report estimates the value of the world’s functional foods and beverages market will reach $130 billion by 2015.