All articles by prameela vegi
prameela vegi
Sorting the future
Rising costs and tighter margins mean food producers must do more with less. From optical sorters to modular separators, innovation is driving effi ciency, quality and sustainability. Martin Morris speaks to Arla Foods’ David Dons and academic Hamid Abdullayev about the technologies reshaping the industry.
Knocking out norovirus
Norovirus is the single largest cause of foodborne illness in the US, responsible for roughly 5.5 million infections and 22,000 hospitalisations annually, according to the CDC. The UK’s Food Standards Agency says that outbreaks have been linked to contaminated foods like oysters and fresh produce, such as berries. From production through to service, Monica Karpinski looks at how food safety practices can keep norovirus at bay, with expert insight from Dr Donald W Schaffner of Rutgers University and North Carolina State University’s Lee-Ann Jaykus.
Umami makes a splash
Food producers are increasingly turning to natural umami‑rich ingredients – yeast extracts, seaweed concentrates, mushroom derivatives and a host of other plant‑based glutamate sources – to boost savoury flavour and reduce the salt content of their products. Jim Banks looks at who is leading the charge and why umami may be the answer.
Olive oil on the brain
Research consistently highlights olive oil, a Mediterranean staple, as a powerful ally for wellness in everyday meals. Lauren Hurrell speaks to Tassos C Kyriakides, assistant professor of biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health and Yale Centre for Analytical Sciences, about the latest research showing how its rich monounsaturated fats and antioxidants help lower cholesterol and ease inflammation, making it a flavourful favourite that supports heart, joint and, increasingly, mind health.
Collagen reinvented
Collagen has evolved from a niche beauty supplement into a multi-purpose wellness powerhouse, appearing in powders, bars, gummies and even everyday foods. Len Monheit of the Collagen Stewardship Alliance and Dr Dave Reilly, senior scientist at Absolute Collagen, reveal to Ellie Philpotts why its benefits – from supporting skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles – appeal across all ages, and how innovations in sourcing, dosage and formats are driving its global popularity.
Magnificent seven
While omega-3 and omega-6 have long dominated the conversation around healthy fats, a quieter contender is now gaining attention: omega-7. Together with astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant, this lesser-known fatty acid is drawing interest from researchers and supplement makers alike for its potential benefi ts to heart, skin and metabolic health, as Sachin Rawat reports, with insights from Philip Calder of the University of Southampton and Renger Witkamp of Wageningen University.
Go Discover: Registrations open for Vitafoods Europe 2024 in Geneva
The world’s nutraceutical event returns bigger and better than ever for its 26th and final year in Geneva, with new must-see content and features addressing the whole supply chain
Informa Markets heralds successful hybrid Vitafoods Europe 2021 event and announces 2022 dates
[Geneva, 22 October] – Informa Markets has announced key event statistics from Vitafoods Europe 2021; 22,703 people attended in total, with an almost 50:50 split of those attending in person in Geneva (10,821), and online (11,882). This year’s Vitafoods Europe event was its first in its new hybrid format.
Metabolaid, Ingredient of the year in the weight management category
MONTELOEDER WINS THE INGREDIENT OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE WEIGHT ANAGEMENT CATEGORY AT NUTRAINGREDIENTS-ASIA WITH ITS PRODUCT METABOLAID®.