COVID-19 has forced people to stay at home and countries to be in various stages of lockdowns to help contain the virus. With shifting to working from home, many were seen to ‘let go’ and instead focus their energies on work and surviving this pandemic. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case, according to research conducted by Lycored. On the contrary, people looked after themselves more during lockdown, with a focus on self-care through nutrition. About 48% of participants located in the … [Read more...] about Beauty, self-care through nutrition top priorities in lockdown
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These 5 consumer behaviors are creating opportunities in food and beverage innovation
According to research released by ingredients and flavours supplier ADM, about 60% of consumers around the world intend to boost their overall health and wellness in the next 2 months. More than being passive, people will be more proactive in keeping healthy, in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This means a shift towards more functional nutrition and choosing food with natural or close-to-nature ingredients. ADM also listed these consumer behaviors that companies should take note of … [Read more...] about These 5 consumer behaviors are creating opportunities in food and beverage innovation
Layn Natural Ingredients grows line of non-GMO botanical extract ingredients
Utilising Non-GMO ingredients is becoming a growing practice in the food and beverage industry lately. Demand for this variant is on the rise, estimated to be at CAGR of 15.7% from 2021 to 2026. It’s no wonder that this product segment has attracted the attention of various companies in the market. Layn Natural Ingredients, one of the largest innovators in the space, has added more natural botanical extracts to its current line. Additionally, these new types have been verified by the Non-GMO … [Read more...] about Layn Natural Ingredients grows line of non-GMO botanical extract ingredients
