The market for healthier food options is now a booming one, with a distinct spotlight on plant-based alternatives. Especially in recent years, the perceived healthier nature of plant-based alternatives has played an influential role in steering consumer interest towards it. Promoting long-term health is a key driver for 70 percent of people choosing plant-based foods. Coupled with increasing concerns over environmental sustainability and animal welfare, the plant-based movement is … [Read more...] about Riding on the plant-based wave with rice ingredients
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ReGrained Supergrain+® Powers Strategic Partnership With Kerry
Innovators collaborate to design upcycled ingredient solutions for the food industry Upcycled Foods Inc. (dba ReGrained) is thrilled to announce the launch of the first value-added product the ingredient tech startup co-developed through a partnership with Kerry – an upcycled protein crisp. Designed to be formulated into products to add texture and nutrition, the crisp’s familiar format provides food makers an easy solution to accelerate the innovation of sustainable food products. Upcycled … [Read more...] about ReGrained Supergrain+® Powers Strategic Partnership With Kerry
Ingredient Issues Force Product Changes, Survey Finds
A recent survey shows that consumer goods manufacturers are embracing different strategies to combat ingredient issues, with some phasing out their products. The survey, which involves over 300 consumer packed goods (CPG) executives by TraceGains, an ingredient information service, showed that supply chain issues are critical. Some ingredients have become too expensive or entirely unavailable, leading some CPG businesses to respond by: Modifying formulations. About 37 percent … [Read more...] about Ingredient Issues Force Product Changes, Survey Finds
