Global food systems are under immense pressure to find sustainable, nutrient-dense ingredients as traditional resources become strained. One innovative solution emerging in the food and beverage industry is insect oils, which offer a rich source of omega-3s and essential fatty acids while having a smaller environmental footprint than conventional crops. As the search for sustainable alternatives continues, insect oils are becoming a viable option, addressing both nutrition and … [Read more...] about Insect oils: The next superfood revolution in sustainable nutrition
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Next-gen omega-3s: Meeting evolving consumer needs in APAC with algae-based DHA innovations
Words by Tjalling Bekker, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific at FrieslandCampina Ingredients Asia’s rapidly ageing population is causing many to recognise that a healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body if they want to stay fit and active until late in life. In fact, projections suggest that one in four people in Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be over 60 years old by 2050. And as countries across the region raise the retirement age – as China has recently done – or consider similar changes … [Read more...] about Next-gen omega-3s: Meeting evolving consumer needs in APAC with algae-based DHA innovations
Insects as the future of protein: Exploring the potential of insect-based foods
By Cath Isabedra Sustainability has become a buzzword in the food and beverage industry, but very few solutions are as promising—and as misunderstood—as insect-based proteins. Dr. Aaron T. Dossey, founder of All Things Bugs LLC (the world’s first wholesaler of insect-based ingredients), Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and author of “Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients,” has been leading this movement, advocating for the untapped potential of insects as a … [Read more...] about Insects as the future of protein: Exploring the potential of insect-based foods
