Probiotic Food: How to Overcome Industry challenges
Consumers today expect additional benefits beyond basic nutritional supplements in their food. Something that stands out as a special type of matrix to facilitate probiotic health benefits. But to deliver the optimal final product with a probiotic effect is a tough slog. Exhaustive efforts have been made to redesign dairy as well as non- dairy-based […]
How These Beverage Brands Cut Sugar Upto 100% – And What They Use Instead
Most sugar reduction solutions have drawbacks like off-flavors, solubility issues, scalability, and high production costs. Saccharin and Aspartame are cheap sugar substitutes, but health concerns have led the WHO to discourage their use. Governments worldwide are introducing sugar taxes to fight health issues like obesity and diabetes. The UK government proposed a higher tax on […]
5 Patent-Backed Innovations That Signal Where Pet Nutrition is Headed
Pet food is rapidly evolving from generic kibble into a sophisticated platform for managing chronic disease, gut health, sustainability, and sensory experience. Yet most brands still struggle with legacy constraints: heavy reliance on commodity meat and grain, limited differentiation in health outcomes, and palatability tricks that don’t align with owners’ expectations for “healthcare‑grade” nutrition. Recent […]
Yogurt 2.0: The Dairy Free Makeover With Mycelium and Whey
Consumers love the idea of dairy-free yogurt—until they take a bite and find it’s too watery, chalky, or just tastes “off.” At the same time, shoppers are getting increasingly aware of labels. They want yogurt with natural ingredients, no artificial preservatives, stabilizers, or chemicals they can’t pronounce. While appealing to eco-conscious buyers, sustainable packaging further […]
The Sugar’s Gone, The Taste Isn’t. How 4 Techs Are Fixing Low Sugar Bakery Products
Cutting down sugar in baked goods isn’t just about lowering sweetness. Manufacturers must rethink structure, moisture, browning, shelf life, and flavor—all of which sugar naturally provides. Replacing these functions means adding more ingredients to the product label. Suddenly, a clean-label muffin with five pantry-friendly ingredients turns into a complex formula with a dozen unfamiliar additives. […]
New Gum Arabic Alternatives Work 8X Faster And Has Better Results!
Sudan supplies 70% of the world’s Arabic gum, a critical input for F&B companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. However, since March 2025, RSF’s control over key harvesting regions has halted exports. This disruption, climate change, and price volatility have deepened supply chain risks for industries heavily reliant on this natural resin. Companies are exploring alternative […]
8 Companies and Startups meeting UK and EU Sugar Reduction Plan
Alchemy Foodtech’s patented Alchemy FibreTM technology helps reduce sugar by decreasing the sugar content from 17.5g in the original Chocolate Chip cookie to almost half, all while maintaining the same amount of chocolate goodness. “We are pleased that our technology solution was so well-received and hope that consumers will like the new and healthier Subway […]
4 Ingredients That Keep Chocolate Sweet Without the Sugar Spike
In spring 2023, Hershey’s partnered with Coca-Cola’s Honest brand to create gluten-free gummies made with low-sugar organic fruit juice. Previously, the confectionery giant invested in the low-sugar chocolate brands Bonumose, Lily’s, and ONE Brands. All these strategic moves are a part of Hershey’s expansion plan in the better-for-you (BFY) snack category. Sugar reduction is a […]
Top FDA Approved Sugar Reduction Solutions You Should Know
White poison– that’s how professor John Yudkin described sugar when discussing its ill effects in his book “Pure, White and Deadly.” Sugar can induce serious ailments such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends that adults and children reduce their free sugars intake to less than 10% of their total […]
Your Next Juice Won’t Turn Brown and Could Help Fight Cancer!
Challenges such as oxidative browning, unwanted flavors in vegetable beverages, and high sugar content have long held the juice industry back. These issues make it unpleasant for consumers to enjoy juice products beyond a certain period. The juices either become unedible or go bad. Many traditional processing methods use artificial preservatives and flavoring agents to […]