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The many complexities of cocoa: thoughts from Cargill
The supply of cocoa beans for the production of chocolate is facing many pressures, from consumers and producers. How manufacturers respond to these challenges defines the market. Here, with thoughts from giant food conglomerate Cargill, we look at how innovation, sustainability and food prices are forcing the chocolate market to evolve.
All sweetness and light: introducing Stevia
The arrival of the now-approved plant extract Stevia, sanctioned most recently by the EU, has paved the way to develop a raft of ground-breaking ingredients to combat obesity and diabetes. Sheila Eggleston reports.
Top innovations in ingredients 2013-14
With the economic climate in flux and consumer demands ever changing, it is critical that the food industry stays at the forefront of trends in ingredients. So, what is coming down the pipeline? Ingredients Insight asked a panel of industry insiders to identify the top innovations and the market trends that will drive business in 2013 and beyond.
Ingredients for healthy aging
As the global aging population grows rapidly, there is pressure on food and drink manufacturers to make palatable food products aimed at supporting the aging process and age-related conditions. Karin Nielsen of Canadean Ingredients reports on the health-related food categories within this sector and their associated ingredients.
Food and drink sector welcomes sustainable palm oil sourcing
The food and drink industry, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, has signed up to a national statement pledging to work with other industries with the stated ambition of sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil by 2015.
Grapefruit: a nutritional treasure among citrus fruits
Subhashree Dash, senior research analyst, Nutrafiles, Canadean, explains the health benefits of the grapefruit.
Super seeds for heart and performance
As an ingredient, cocoa beans are found in numerous food and beverage products and support the most important demands from modern consumers: indulgence, health support and performance booster. Karin Elisa Nielsen, Division Director Nutrafiles, Canadean, investigates.
Introduction of olives as healthy food
Abdul Qudoos, founder of healthyfoodmanagement.com explains the health benefits of olives.
The importance of vitamin C in our diet
Abdul Qudoos, founder of healthyfoodmanagement.com, explains the importance of including vitamin C in our diet.
India’s sports and energy drinks market
India is a vast country with a growing economy and there is a rising trend of increasing purchasing power among her youth population which wants to stay fit and energetic. Subhashree Dash reports on the latest sports and energy drinks trends.