Articles Tagged with ''functional foods''

Prepared Foods takes a look at new better-for-you drinks and supplements introduced in September 2018.

The enormous range of new developments in functional foods and beverages presented at the exhibition makes Hi Europe & Ni an important and inspirational business platform for food retailers, drugstores and pharmacies, as well as distributors. In addition, more than 40 exhibiting companies produce ingredients and/or finished products themselves, including key players such as Glanbia Nutritionals and Stern Vitamins.

Connected to and helping to drive this interest in the digestive tract is the expanding consumer awareness that having a healthy gut means more than just being regular. The science uncovering the connections between digestive health and both immunity and mental health/well-being has created a generation of tuned-in consumers as well. According to the aforementioned Google analytics, interest in “anxiety and gut health” rose 200%, suggesting that individuals have a growing curiosity about how gut health affects the brain.

With an area of more than 21,000 square feet, the most modern Stern-Technology Center concentrates the group’s research and product development under one roof. The companies’ own scientists, technologists and engineers in the fields of dairy, meat and bakery products, deli foods, sweets and others are familiar with market demands and challenges. Customers benefit from the comprehensive fund of technical know-how within the global group and tailor-made solutions offered locally for numerous food applications.

Comparatively, the men and women of the 45-65 age group are healthier and more active than when their parents were the same age. While this is good news, they also are beset in record numbers by unfortunate health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and heart disease. To help resolve this dichotomy, nutrition experts recommend eating more nutrient-rich food and beverage products to help fill the gap. Enjoying better foods and beverages can allow many Boomers and X-ers to live longer, happier, and healthier lives.

Packaged Facts found that for Boomers, Millennials, and other consumers who seek a more holistic approach to their health and wellness, Ayurvedic principles are particularly attractive because of their historical context.

As probiotics are quickly gaining popularity, the guidelines are designed to ensure probiotic manufacturers can consistently create high-quality products that consumers can be confident in.

Wellomics’ proprietary formulation technologies to maximize bioavailability and pinpoint market research to ensure brand differentiation make its products unique.

Superfoods are frequently marketed as the answer to consumers’ health woes and now new research from Mintel highlights the popularity of these nutrient packed foods.