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While the food industryís interest in formulating low-sodium foods continues, one recent survey suggests consumers have a lot to learn about the health risks associated with high sodium intake.

Food developers are faced with a complex body of regulations in the U.S. and Europe regarding the usage of natural coloring agents.

Foods and ingredients to counter aging grow in interest. Certain vitamins and minerals, amino acids and an array of antioxidants, from Superfruits to green tea and carotenoids, are being used in such products.

The industry has made great advances in reducing the sodium content of a variety of foods, but are manufacturers prepared for consumer feedback on these items?

Sales of gluten-free products continue to register strong growth.

Highly regarded for its antioxidant properties and credited with helping to reduce risk of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, vitamin E also slows foods from becoming rancid.

A visit to the 2010 Natural Products Expo West served as a grand-scale ideation session and a glimpse into consumers' health and wellness interests.

Eating eggs for breakfast everyday can reduce hunger and decreases calorie consumption at lunch and throughout the day, according to a study.

GNPD has tracked notable activity in mood-enhancing products in recent years, such as beverages and gums launched in Asia and Europe.

Attendees of Prepared Foods 2009 R&D Applications Seminars-East heard information on ingredients, such as lycopene, pomegranate extract, collagen, lutein, beta-carotene and polyphenols, which help protect skin from sun damage, water loss, oxidative stress and other damaging environmental factors.