Accenture has quantified the economic and financial impact of leading innovation and product development practices for the eight industries
November 29, 2016
A focus on distinct innovation and product development capabilities is paying off for some companies as they deliver between 3-7% higher annualized revenue than their peers, Accenture research shows.
Visit newproductsconference.com and to view our late September 2016 agenda where all speakers addressed “Disruptive Innovation.” Here, meanwhile, are a few thoughts from keynote presenters.
Nexira using HiE to showcase functional health ingredients
November 2, 2016
Nexira will use this year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) to showcase several ingredients with functional benefits. Visitors are invited to Nexira’s booth #F14 to learn about Cognivia™, a novel natural solution for cognitive performance; IDAlg™ a natural ingredient for weight management; and Fibregum™, a soluble dietary acacia fiber that aids digestive health.
Cargill's erythritol, cane sugar and high oleic sunflower oil are now Non-GMO Project Verified and commercially available
October 24, 2016
As demand for non-GMO food rises, Cargill has for the first time taken the step to gain Non-GMO Project Verification for three of its food ingredients.
Notable efforts at producing plant-derived meat substitutes and analogs abound. And sports and energy food and beverage designers tapped into the value of protein for active bodies years ago. Further, with a major shift under way to reduce reliance on meat as a primary daily source of protein, ingredient technologists are engaged in providing high-value, technologically advanced protein alternatives.
Nuts long have been considered part of a healthy diet, and they certainly are among the most popular snack ingredients around. But what if you can’t have them?
Ohly’s new SAV-R-SWEET naturally masks the off-taste of stevia
October 12, 2016
Ohly’s new SAV-R-SWEET offers a clean tasting, natural solution to target loss of taste in reduced sugar foods and beverages. Specifically, this new product effectively masks the off-taste of stevia, a natural high intensity sweetener used to replace sugar.