In Mintel’s latest Big Conversation series, keynote speaker Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director for Asia-Pacific, addressed a range of factors that ‘Power the Mind’, one of which is nutrition. Under the topic, ‘Innovations for Asia-Pacific’s Cerebral Age’, Crabbe highlighted a few interesting food products that are not only perceived as…
Nutrition For The Ageing Brain
As we age, our bodies slow down—so does the brain. This is all part of the natural ageing process. Our brain is the epicentre for our body functions, including thinking, speech and memory. It is no surprise that our cognitive abilities would decline as we get older. Unfortunately, the ageing…
Dietary Fibre: “The Protein Of The Future”
Globally, there is a huge fibre gap in human nutrition but increased consumption of dietary fibre is a powerful tool to reduce chronic inflammation, says Henk Hoogenkamp, Author & Protein Application Specialist. Gut health is a top concern for many people. Dietary fibres help contribute to digestive everyday wellness…
The Pulse Of Pea Protein
Global demand for protein is booming partly due to rising incomes in emerging markets. Higher income also translates to consumers’ demand for improved organoleptic and nutritive quality, while shifting the diet preferences to include more protein, says Henk Hoogenkamp, Protein Specialist & Author. Consumers in the Western world are becoming…
Into The Food Matrix With ADM
The ADM team understands the delicate process of attaining balance between taste, functionality, nutrition and texture within the food matrix to deliver on-point relevant solutions to customers. The Millennial demographic has been leading the evolution of ‘glocalised’ flavours, resulting in marketing efforts being narrowed to niche markets to create a…
Food Trends For 2019
Charlie Ahern, General Manager at Advanta, USA explores the food trends that will dominate 2019. Quinoa was declared as an amino acid and mineral rich food that was suitable for astronauts on long term missions by NASA 20 years ago. But till today, the popularity of this grain has only…
Dairy Proteins And Permeates: Ideal Nutrition-Boosting Ingredients In Ready-to-Drink Beverages
With the rise of social media, the speed at which new food and drink trends emerge and change is startling. As a result, brands need to innovate quickly to remain relevant, without compromising on product quality or nutritional value. By Kristi Saitama, Vice President and Team Lead—China, Japan, Southeast Asia,…
‘Mind’ Your Food: Neuro Nutrition To Flourish In 2018
Consumers, today, are increasingly seeking products that boast tangible benefits in supporting specific health needs—a concept which has come to be known as ‘consumption with a purpose’. By Michelle Teodoro, Global Food Science & Nutrition Analyst, Mintel. As food links directly to health management, functional food and drink products commonly…
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO): Creating Differentiated Offers In Infant Nutrition
Marianne Heer, Scientific Marketing Manager Human Nutrition of BASF SE, discusses the importance of HMOs with molecular structures identical to those occurring in human milk for optimal infant nutrition. There is broad consensus that breast feeding is the best nutrition for newborn infants. Not only does it assure normal…
Not Common Knowledge: The Largest Immune Organ
Although many consumers understand the basics of the immune system—such as how one catches a cold—most are not aware that the largest immune organ in our body is the gastrointestinal tract. By Shali S. We rarely consider the function and functionality of our immune systems until there’s a bump in…
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