All articles by Ky Nikitha
Ky Nikitha
Trend spotting
With its acquisition of Frutarom last year, International Flavours and Fragrances became the world’s second-largest fl avouring company. Chief scientist Dr Greg Yep tells Tim Gunn how the business is now positioned to make the most of the growing consumer preference for natural and clean label products.
Red dawn
Natural astaxanthin is one of the fastest-growing super ingredients, yet educating the market about the many benefi ts the carotenoid has to offer remains a challenge. Christian Doherty talks to Scott Steinford, CEO of the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA), about making the breakthrough into the mainstream.
Inside the power plant
US-based non-profit the Good Food Institute is at the forefront of efforts to turn the public at large on to sustainable, plant-based alternatives to meat. Ingredients Insight talks to CEO Bruce Friedrich about challenging preconceptions, engaging with the mainstream food industry, and why 2018 was a landmark year for sustainable protein.
Beyond the gym
Whey has risen from being a niche product used in sports and nutrition supplements to a favourite among general food manufacturers. Will Moffitt speaks to Fraser Tooley, president of the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA), to discuss the myriad uses of whey, its change in public perception, and how a renewed focus on the environment and sustainability is changing the industry.
A recipe for growth
When a food industry giant moves into a niche market, as Kraft Heinz did with its acquisition of Primal Kitchen, it is a sign that it is planning for a future in which these market segments will grow into the mainstream. Jim Banks speaks to Primal co-founder Mark Sisson about this acquisition and examines how big companies are set up to tap into fresh and original ideas.
Get the balance right
Chris Lee, managing director, global health and nutrition network, Europe, at Informa Exhibitions, opens the debate on whether naturally sourced or sustainably produced ingredients will take the lead in shaping the food and nutraceuticals supply chain of the future, a topic that will be prominently discussed at Vitafoods Europe 2019.