According to a study conducted by nutrition company Kerry, consumers across all age groups are becoming even more proactive about their health and wellness. This trend, in effect, is influencing purchasing decisions in food and beverage products. Insights can be read in the company’s e-book, "Functional Health Benefits for Every Generation". Markets are expanding to roll out products that are targeting specific life stages and other demographic categories, like gender. In general, immune … [Read more...] about Consumers focus more on proactive health, research shows
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Greater focus on ‘better-for-you’ food driving innovation in ingredients space
Asia Food Journal speaks to Michelle Lee, Regional Marketing Leader of Greater Asia of IFF’s Nourish business division to get her insights on the ingredients space and what is on the horizon in 2022. How does the food and beverage market look like in 2022? What are the overarching consumer and industrial trends, growth opportunities that players in the industry should watch out for? The food & beverage industry is undergoing major transformation, driven by changing consumer … [Read more...] about Greater focus on ‘better-for-you’ food driving innovation in ingredients space
BENEO expands production of prebiotic chicory root fibre
Ingredients supplier BENEO has invested about €30 million to increase the global production of prebiotic chicory root fibre to meet the rising consumer demand. This involves an investment program that expands the capabilities of its facilities located in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium. Utilised in the food and feed industry, products that contain chicory root fibre inulin is estimated to reach value worth $11.84 billion by 2028. Inulin and oligofructose, both found in chicory root fibre, … [Read more...] about BENEO expands production of prebiotic chicory root fibre
