Articles Tagged with ''functional ingredients''

Natural, clean-label trends drive upswing in botanicals

Botanicals add flavor complexity to RTD beverages

September 15, 2017

As more consumers take a back-to-nature approach to their health and nutrition, recognizable, plant-based botanical ingredients like green tea, guarana, turmeric, acai, vanilla and ginger are adding functionality, healthy hydration, natural caffeine and clean-label appeal to a variety of beverages.

Innova Market Insights showcases rise of plant-based products at IFT

Welch’s new packaging highlights benefits of Concord grape juice on heart health

Barbara Harfmann

August 15, 2017

When it comes to new products in the beverage market, finding drinks that are both healthy and functional is a priority for many consumers, myself included. At the recent Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, many exhibitors showcased new ingredients and flavors, clean-label applications, sugar-reduction solutions, and plant-based products that support enhanced performance, cognitive and digestive health, and much more.

Science-backed cognitive ingredients in demand for beverages

Consumers demand products that offer mental clarity, focus

Barbara Harfmann

February 15, 2017

Although the ad slogan, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” was developed in 1972 for the United Negro College Fund, it has since become part of the American vernacular. As consumers increasingly strive to improve their cognition and overall health and well-being, more products are being launched that target consumers’ need for improved memory, focus, concentration and mood, experts say.

Plant-based proteins power up beverages

Protein top trend in new product launches

Barbara Harfmann

November 14, 2016

With health-and-wellness trends driving product innovation, protein is making its move throughout the aisles as 17 percent of new products contain protein, according to Chicago-based Information Resources Inc.’s August New Product Pacesetters report “Harvesting the Fruits of Innovation Done Right.”

Botanicals gain favor for clean label, functional benefits

Functional ingredients proliferate across beverage categories

Amanda Del Buono

September 12, 2016

As the number of label-reading consumers grows exponentially, beverage-makers that are looking to appeal to these consumers are launching botanical-based beverages in increasing numbers across various categories.

Clinical trials show Kyowa Hakko's Cognizin improves attention, motor function

Ingredient suppliers move toward functionality

October 16, 2015

ColinKurtis Advertising, Rockford, Ill., announced the completion of a multi-year strategic marketing plan for Carol Stream, Ill.-based Prinova, a supplier of high-quality ingredients, flavors and value-added nutrient fortification products.

Ingredion introduces new prebiotic beverage ingredient

Bioligo GOSs offers safe source of prebiotic soluble fiber

November 17, 2014

Ingredion Inc. introduced Bioligo GL 5700 IMF galacto-oligosaccharides (GOSs), a new prebiotic ingredient.

Function rated No. 1 for botanicals usage in beverages

Botanicals offer natural, healthful alternatives to artificial ingredients

Stephanie Cernivec

September 15, 2014

Although artificial intelligence could be a wave of the future for retailers and plant operators, artificial ingredients might be a trend of the past for consumers.

Teas dominate antioxidant beverage development

Consumers seek familiar, tasty sources of antioxidants

Jennifer Storelli

January 15, 2014

When the cold and flu season strikes, a glass of orange juice is many consumers’ solution to getting their daily dose of vitamin C to help strengthen their immune systems.

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Articles Tagged with ''functional ingredients''

Natural, clean-label trends drive upswing in botanicals

Innova Market Insights showcases rise of plant-based products at IFT

Science-backed cognitive ingredients in demand for beverages

Plant-based proteins power up beverages

Botanicals gain favor for clean label, functional benefits

Clinical trials show Kyowa Hakko's Cognizin improves attention, motor function

Ingredion introduces new prebiotic beverage ingredient

Function rated No. 1 for botanicals usage in beverages

Teas dominate antioxidant beverage development

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