Kerry has released research uncovering the psychology behind consumers’ botanical preferences and perceived benefits, according to a press release. The research examined 44 emotions that consumers associate with botanical extracts. Between 2017 and 2020, botanical use in beverages rose 46%. The global market for botanical beverages and foods is expected...
Troy, VA—Kerry will lead the sales, marketing, and distribution of Bio-Cat, Inc.’s proprietary probiotic strain OPTI-BIOME MB40, according to a press release from Bio-Cat. OPTI-BIOME MB40, Bacillus subtilis ATCC122264, is a stable, non-GMO probiotic strain that was shown in a 2019 peer-reviewed study to help support gastrointestinal health. A press...
Beloit, WI—Kerry has released and posted a webinar that delves into the changes seen across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins gain popularity, and the safety challenges associated with those proteins. Food protection and preservation is intended to protect the freshness, taste, and safety of foods and beverages,...
Beloit, WI—Experts from Kerry Consumer Insights have partnered with Nielsen to develop an educational webinar titled The Future of Private Label, to be held April 20, according to a press release. The webinar will “delve into the exceptional changes being witnessed across the food and beverage landscape.” Due to shifts...
Beloit, WI—Kerry has released findings from its latest research on North American consumer attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing choices with regards to food safety, sustainability, and preventing food waste. A press release explains that while consumer purchasing is still centered on nutritional needs, the research shows that consumers are shopping more...
Beloit, WI—Kerry has released its Radicle Solution Finder, a web-based tool that allows users to access solutions to plant-based formulation challenges. The interactive tool is available for use on desktop or mobile. “Delivering delicious taste, meaningful nutrition, clean label functionality, and sustainable alternatives is key to success with plant-based foods,”...
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...
Kerry has announced an expansion of 13 products to its nutritional plant protein range for the Kerry ProDiem and Hyprol lines. The new protein offerings are all plant-based and allergen-free, vegan, with organic options, and are suitable for use in a wide variety of creative food and beverage applications. Each...
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...
Naas, Ireland—Kerry has acquired IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Lab Inc., according to a press release. The acquisitions expand Kerry’s clean-label food protection capabilities. Kerry’s research has found that there is a strong consumer desire for the removal of artificial ingredients in food and beverages; the market for consumer-friendly shelf life...
