Brands can conquer the ‘better-for-you’ market by reformulating beverages to be healthier while maintaining a consistent mouthfeel. By Dr Jodell Jiang, Technical Business Development Manager APMEA at Kerry. Consumer demand for ‘better-for-you’ beverages is on the rise. According to Innova Market Insights, consumption of functional beverages rose from 12.6 percent to 27.2…
Sugar Alternatives Are Carving A Larger Slice Of The Pie
Rising healthcare costs and an alarming rate of chronic illnesses have compelled consumers to be more cognizant of their wellbeing. Diabetes, heart diseases and stroke account for 3 of the 10 leading causes of deaths worldwide, and these ailments can all be linked to obesity and diet-induced metabolic syndromes. Economically,…
Sweetening Things Up: Offering Advanced Sugar Alternative Products For Asian consumers
Sugar reduction is now affecting the food industry more than any other issue. Regulatory requirements and demanding consumers are forcing food manufacturers in one clear direction: the sugar content of food and drink must be reduced, but without any impact on taste or sensory properties. Even better, the end product…
Innovating With Texture: Insights From CP Kelco
While flavor and formula typically receive the most attention from food formulators, it’s texture that’s on trend in product development today. Whether it’s duplicating the frothy foaminess of a coffee shop concoction or doing the unthinkable—shaking up carbonated soft drinks to create a gel, texture is making a splash in…
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