New consumer research carried out by Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, reveals that 65% of functional beverage consumers are more worried about their health since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food and nutrition appears to have taken a back seat as Europe rests its hopes for 2021 on a raft of vaccines to support immune health. Meanwhile, firms continue to jostle for top talent as NutraIngredients rounds up the moves made for November.
Functional ingredients like probiotics can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report from Kerry Group, producers of probiotic brand GanedenBC30.
Irish nutrition specialist Kerry has completed a deal to buy Pevesa Biotech, as it looks to expand its position as a market leader in non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients.
Food firm Kerry Group has posted promising half yearly figures despite UK brands flat-lining in spreads and frozen food as a result of heavy promotions and the horsemeat effect.
Strong growth in Kerry Group’s ingredients and flavours division has helps to balance out slow-down in consumer goods, as revenues increased by nearly 11% to €4.4 billion.
Decadent and healthy may not be words readily associated with each other, but Kerry Ingredients & Flavours showcases how to boost the fibre and protein content of chocolate without affecting texture.
