Want to maintain a healthy heart and brain? Keep a close eye on your cholesterol numbers. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol builds up in the arteries and forms plaque, which blocks blood flow to the brain. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol picks up the LDL and takes it to the liver to be processed. The optimal levels … Read more
Want to maintain a healthy heart and brain? Keep a close eye on your cholesterol numbers. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol builds up in the arteries and forms plaque, which blocks blood flow to the brain. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol picks up the LDL and takes it to the liver to be processed. The optimal levels … Read more
14 Dec 2022 — Creating sustainable food production systems and environmentally-friendly products and F&B solutions hinges on green advancements in food science. Industry’s cohort of next-generation technologies featured prominently at the recent Food ingredients Europe (FiE 2022) event, held in Paris, France. Each year, the Startup Innovation Challenge 2022 shines a spotlight on companies breaking … Read more
14 Dec 2022 — Faced with a myriad of intertwined trends, preferences and macro influences, food brands will need to be flexible, forward-thinking, agile and fast-moving to continue to advance in the alternative protein sector. Industry suppliers are now observing signs of cessation in the sector’s sales growth, after enjoying ample consumer interest throughout recent … Read more
Looking for a healthy, inexpensive protein that can boost your immune system and help you live longer? Grab some legumes the next time you’re at the grocery store. According to a 2022 study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, swapping out red meat and processed foods for legumes, whole grains, vegetables can increase life expectancy … Read more
09 Dec 2022 — This week in industry news, Layn Natural Ingredients opened its new European Facility in a move to boost its research, innovation and sustainability efforts. Sustainability issues within global cocoa supply chains were flagged by the 2022 Cocoa Barometer, which says that initiatives will fall short until companies begin paying more for … Read more
07 Dec 2022 — A cohort of new food technologies, highly functional health ingredients, emergent sensory sciences and unique manufacturing processes are taking center stage at the Fi Innovation Awards, hosted in Paris, France this week, as part of the ongoing Fi Europe 2022 expo. FoodIngredientsFirst He is reporting live from the show floor and … Read more
25 Nov 2022 — Food stakeholders are keeping a close eye on the progression of precision fermentation technologies, currently positioned among the most viable routes to fortifying future food systems. Considering the mammoth toll monoculture exacts on ecosystems, edible microbial biomass is a highly promising alternative to conventional food and feed sources. Not only is … Read more
14 Oct 2022 — There is an increasing need to improve on nutrition and sustainability credentials in plant-based beverages, with both aspects playing a bigger role in consumers’ purchasing decisions. Nuts, in particular, still hold untapped potential in the alt-milk arena, as producers diversify outside of oat and soy. “Nuts have ‘game-changer’ potential in the … Read more
02 Nov 2022 — Faced with the task of reformulating to keep pace with ever-evolving appetites, it remains essential for food producers to maintain functionality when switching out outdated “nasties.” At the top of mind for suppliers and brands, industry at large is now having to make the critical change from harmful colorants in line … Read more