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Industry insights from Nizo: From healthy ingredient to health-giving product

By Rianne Ruijschop, head of health, and Ann Stijnman, flavour and texture project manager, Nizo

We are regularly hearing about the health benefits of plants and their compounds but converting a promising ingredient into a health-giving product that can be successfully marketed is not a straightforward process. NIZO experts explain the challenges...

Startup's new strategy caters to thirst for holistic wellness

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Startup's new strategy caters to thirst for holistic wellness

By Nikki Hancocks

A sports nutrition startup founder describes how he has created new iterations of his brand to keep on top of fast-changing consumer needs, with the pandemic bringing a gear shift towards holistic wellness.

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New guide offers transparency on plant-based sports nutrition

By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Increasing popularity of plant-based sports nutrition has compelled sports nutritionist, TJ Waterfall, to compile a new guide designed to educate consumers and promote the industry’s commitment to vegan and vegetarian nutrition.

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Case studies: High-carb plant-based diets improve type 1 diabetes

By Nikki Hancocks

Plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity and other health markers in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to two case studies published by researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

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News in Brief

Lycored more than doubles lycopene production

By Nikki Hancocks

Lycored, the global natural supplements manufacturer, has expanded its tomato-based lycopene production to meet 'unprecedented demand' for beauty-from-within products.

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FODMAPs removed with enzymes: New opportunities for innovation

By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have discovered a way to use enzymes to break down the FODMAPs in nutritious foods that often cause intestinal issues, creating hope that manufacturers could create new stomach-friendly and highly nutritious plant-based products.

Arla plans to expand the JÖRD brand with a range of plant-based products.

Arla enters plant-based sector

By Jim Cornall

Dairy cooperative Arla has entered the market for plant-based products, saying it is responding to meet consumer demand.

The Italian Way considers the US a ‘mature and conscious’ market for Italian beverage exports.

Italy eyes the US beverage market for health-conscious, eco customers

By Beth Newhart

American consumers are increasingly looking for products with a focus on simple, high-quality ingredients and sustainability. And a group of Italian companies believe their products are ready to meet these demands: with their drinks on show at the Winter...

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Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Doctor creates motivational shake to replace empty-calorie coffees

By Nikki Hancocks

An emergency medicine doctor has founded his own brand selling a nutritionally boosted plant-based ‘motivational’ protein shake offering a replacement for "empty-calorie" coffees and additive-filled snacks.

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