Articles Tagged with ''wellness''

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Editor's Note

A Rising Tide Lifts All Proteins

Growing consumer focus on health, fitness and functional nutrition continues to fuel innovation and demand across animal- and plant-based protein markets
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
May 26, 2026

Protein’s evolution from essential nutrient to mainstream functional ingredient has transformed food and beverage innovation, with demand projected to climb steadily over the next decade. As brands expand protein fortification across categories, formulators face the challenge of balancing nutrition goals with the taste, texture and sensory experiences consumers expect.


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Protein Trends

Beyond Protein Grams: The Science Reshaping Functional Nutrition

As consumers demand more targeted health benefits, formulators are shifting focus from total protein content to amino acids, peptides and bioactive fractions with specific physiological roles
Kantha Shelke PhD, CFS
May 19, 2026

Protein claims may dominate packaging, but the next wave of innovation is happening at the molecular level. From bioactive peptides and free amino acids to complementary plant proteins and functional protein fractions, developers are rethinking how protein delivers performance, health benefits and consumer value.


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Scott Dicker, SPINS

Going Up! Natural, Organic Product Sales and Innovation

SPINS finds natural products industry rebounding with more sales, on-trend innovation.
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
March 6, 2025

Natural products industry sales were expected to hit nearly $320B in 2024 with growth across virtually every department. In advance of Natural Products Expo West, Prepared Foods covers everything from innovation to ingredients with Scott Dicker, market insights director at SPINS LLC, Chicago.


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LÜME Wellness Granola

All varieties are organic, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, contain zero refined sugar, and are low glycemic
February 5, 2020
All LÜME products are made with exotic, premium ingredients that are organic, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, contain zero refined sugar, and are low glycemic.
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Nellson: Sports Nutrition

Nellson shares new insights about sports nutrition powders
April 11, 2019
As more and more consumers seek an active lifestyle, they are turning to food and beverage products that provide a functional benefit for their specific needs before, during, and after workouts.
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Loud at ADM

Michael Loud has been named North American sales director, ADM Foods & Wellness.
May 5, 2014
Loud will lead a consolidated sales force in the United States and Canada covering ingredients across the Foods & Wellness portfolio.
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Baby Boomers and Well-being

Many Boomers are concerned about developing and maintaining a holistic well being.
February 10, 2014
Fueling dietary needs that are fairly sophisticated, many Boomers are concerned about developing and maintaining a holistic well being.
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Westin Acquires Dominex

Westin Foods has expanded its Health and Wellness division by acquiring a majority interest in Dominex, LC, of St. Augustine, Fla.
April 19, 2013
This acquisition will bring about the creation of Dominex Natural Foods.
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