General/Other

RSS

Phenolaeis recently introduced First Date’s Date & Oat Bites, a clean label chewy granola product – available for private labeling – with best-in-class ingredients that serve consumers’ unmet wellness needs.

The recent explosion in consumer interest in health has led to a substantial jump in demand and sales of better-for-you foods and beverages. And, as consumers seek products with ingredients that can deliver added benefits for immune system health, they are expressing their preferences for natural solutions. Plant-based protections and remedies are an undeniable part of this trend.

Juvenescence Ltd., a life sciences company focused on modifying aging and increasing human health span and longevity, announced the launch of its first product. Metabolic Switch is an evidence-based, breakthrough C6 Ketone Di-ester drink that, once consumed, puts the consumer in ketosis to promote a healthy metabolism.

LIFEAID Beverage Co., maker of functional beverages sold in both can and powder form, introduced its first sleep enhancement product: DREAMAID GO! The powdered drink is the latest addition to LIFEAID's recently launched line of powdered beverages and is the brand's first to address another daily activity all consumers have in common: resting and recharging.

Kemin Industries announced the publication of a clinical study on Kemin Human Nutrition and Health’s DailyZz™ sleep ingredient. Michael Grandner, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert on sleep and health and director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, led the study.

“Eat Pretty” was one of Innova Market Insights Top Trends for 2020, but interest continues to grow for 2021 and beyond. That’s because the “Beauty from Within” concept is taking on a whole new meaning and the food and beverage market continues to see a growing number of launches bordering on the cosmeceutical. 

The company's latest formula innovations – Kate Farms Pediatric Peptide 1.0 Vanilla and Kate Farms Standard 1.4 Vanilla and Plain – are now listed in the approved Medi-Cal Rx List of Enteral Nutrition Products for children and adult recipients.

Ocean Spray Fruit Medley is a new dried fruit line of combinations of Craisins Dried Cranberries and other dried fruits that deliver key benefits for those looking for both health and variety in their snacking options.  

Dorot Gardens recently introduced fresh-to-frozen cubes. Frozen Crushed Turmeric is field-fresh and flash frozen at the source to capture the warm, sweet-spicy taste of turmeric, an ancient food long hailed for its healthy benefits.

Ringing in the New Year is a time for reflection and re-evaluation of life choices. Many consumers start by setting goals for self-improvement to make the coming year better than the last. After a tremulous 2020, improving overall health and wellness is at the top of the list.