Functional

Who controls the future of food?

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:22:00 +0000

Are we actively creating the future of functional foods and beverages, nutrition and supplements, or are we letting others design it for us?

New Hope 360 Blog

Engredea 2012: The dangers of beverage pixie dusting

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

James Tonkin of HealthyBrandBuilders discloses the latest health conditions with consumer favor and the dangers of pixie dusting, or not formulating with efficacious dosage levels.

Engredea 2012: Let science guide your product development

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Karen Todd from Kyowa Hakko USA talks about the tension between science and marketing and the revitalized heart health category.

New protein study could shake up sports nutrition market

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:14:00 +0000

Todd Runestad

Whey protein has long been the go-to protein source in the sports nutrition market. But a new study could spell opportunity for other proteins and expand formulations beyond athletes and weekend warriors.

What natural consumers want in functional beverages

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:19:00 +0000

Although millions of gallons of sugar water are still sold every year, natural consumers are two times as likely as conventional shoppers to purchase bevs—and healthier ones, at that. Here are the top functional ingredients that satisfy consumers' thirst.

Is food fortification the answer to pill fatigue?

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:03:00 +0000

It’s time to get on the bandwagon, people. Fortification is here to stay—and we should all embrace it.

New Hope 360 Blog

10 healthy, convenient kid-friendly snack foods

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:47:00 +0000

Manufacturers know any new kids' food must first pass a taste test. It then must meet the exacting standards of discerning natural product parents. Here are 8 new kid-friendly snacks to please both camps.

Can SDA compete with omega-3 leaders DHA and EPA?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:04:00 +0000

DHA and EPA are the important omega-3s. ALA from flax, not so much. What about SDA, that new source of omega-3s I’ve been hearing about?

New Hope 360 Blog

Will EFSA's new stance on probiotics influence FDA?

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:01:00 +0000

The European Food Safety Authority's new regulatory decision could destroy the probiotics category. Is the agency really acting in the consumer's best interest?

New Hope 360 Blog

Nutracon 2012: Health, wellness remain tops with beverage consumers

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:53:00 +0000

Consumers expect a lot from their beverages. Are you savvy to their needs? BevNET.com's founder explains the top trends in U.S. beverage consumption.