The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) hosted an event titled What's Up with Prebiotics Virtual Summit on December 10 to educate attendees on prebiotics. Host Kara Landau, Australian Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Founder of Uplift Food, shared consumer data and the latest science while clearing confusion on what prebiotics actually are.
Elements Drinks has launched Adaptogenic Canned Wellness Drinks to reduce stress. Retailing at $41.88, the Sampler Pack includes all four Elements Drinks: Vitality (organge + ginger), Focus (blueberry lemon), Calm (vanilla apple cider) and Sleep (cherry vanilla almond). www.elementsdrinks.com...
Dublin, Ireland—Kerry has agreed to acquire Canada-based Bio-K Plus International, according to a press release. The acquisition expands Kerry’s probiotics portfolio, the press release says, and reflects the growing number of consumers who are turning to functional foods and beverages to support their health. Bio-K Plus products are formulated with...
With so many trade shows cancelled, we at WholeFoods wanted to give you the industry overview—and a look at the latest products—that you’re missing when you can’t stroll the aisles of the conventional hall. So we asked the experts: What’s trending? What would you have been showcasing at your booth...
Boulder, CO—Let There Be Hemp has joined Palm Done Right as a new brand partner, according to a press release. “As a better-for-you snack company, we believe in using the highest quality ingredients that are sourced from farmers and processors working according to sustainable practices,” said Let There Be Hemp...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Demand for good-for-you foods is surging as people focus on optimizing their wellbeing—the market for functional food ingredients is projected to reach $94.21 billion by 2023 (1). The list of trending functional ingredients is a long one, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, immune and digestive health are of major interest.
Vevey, Switzerland—Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, maker of collagen supplements, beverages, and food products, according to a press release. Vital Proteins will continue to operate as a standalone business, the press release says, but will have access to a variety of...
Beloit, WI—Functional ingredients can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report from probiotic brand GanedenBC30. The report, titled “Opportunities for Formulating with Probiotic Ingredients in Food Service?”, demonstrates that wellness was a growing priority for food service customers, even before...
The time is right to start putting probiotics in food, suggests Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes. The company’s DE111 Bacillus subtilis is shelf-stable, viable within a large temperature and pH range, and certified Kosher, making it ideal for a variety of applications, including: Chocolate! As noted in one of the company’s...
