SA Food Review

Ingredients/Raw Materials

18 Mar 2021

The future of immune health post-pandemic

The pandemic has brought the topic of immune defence into sharp focus. Many consumers are increasingly turning to functional foods and dietary supplements that help support the body’s own defences. Eight manufacturers share their thoughts about the challenges and innovation potential they foresee in the “Immune Health” segment. Maryanne Mburu – senior key account manager...
25 Feb 2021

Embrace wellbeing through nature

Diana Food has 30 years of experience in providing colours and a range of natural flavours to the confectionery and beverage industry. We look at what defines a ‘natural’ product in an age where consumers look towards health and traceability in foodstuffs. With an extensive raw material base, the company’s R&D experts develop custom-made solutions...
24 Feb 2021

Pushing boundaries in sophisticated adult drinks

Alcohol-free spirits? This may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it’s an exotic new category pushing the boundaries of new product development. This revolution is shaping the future of tomorrow’s drinking culture. We track evolving consumer demand as these products continue to grow. Consumers are demonstrating an increased desire for healthier and controlled lifestyles;...
19 Nov 2020

DSM launched purpose driven brand strategy

Royal DSM has launched a new brand campaign targeting the human nutrition and health markets. The concept reflects DSM’s evolved strategic direction in human nutrition and health as an end-to-end partner within the value chain, by championing the purpose behind the products that help solve the world’s greatest nutritional challenges and keep the growing global...
22 Oct 2020

Clariant serves demand for healthier cooking oils with activated bleaching earths

Clariant, a focused specialty chemicals company, provides a variety of custom solutions for its client base and is currently serving this demand for better quality and refining of vegetable oils with a dedicated product portfolio. Globally, a significant number of consumers, in their plight to incorporate healthier diets into their lives, have shifted towards using...
09 Sep 2020

Six ways Food and Beverage innovation is evolving in the face of COVID-19

ADM has identified six emerging behavioural changes that will power innovation and growth in the months ahead. “Consumers’ attitudes, priorities and behaviours are shifting significantly,” says Ana Ferrell, VP of Marketing, ADM. “This evolution is providing a unique opportunity for forward-looking food and beverage companies to bring a suite of trailblazing new products to market.”...
30 Jul 2020

Tate & Lyle launches sweetener solution design tools

Tate & Lyle has launched SWEETENER-VANTAGE Expert Systems, a set of new and innovative sweetener solution design tools, together with an education programme, which are designed to help formulators create sugar-reduced food and drink using low calorie sweeteners. Developed in response to customer demand for more predictive tools to support product performance and reduce development...
08 Jul 2020

Dupont presents Early Life Nutrition innovations

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences recently released the findings of a first-time new study showing the effects Care4U 2’-FL had on dental caries-associated bacterium Streptococcus mutans. Previously, HMOs have not been studied for their effects on oral bacteria, but as HMOs are increasingly being added to infant formula, it is important to evaluate effects on oral...
25 Jun 2020

IADSA video explains global supplement rules

IADSA has released a short video explaining the critical role of Codex Alimentarius in the global regulation of food supplements. The video was launched on 12 June 2020 by Steve Wearne, Vice-Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, during IADSA’s ‘100 Minutes’ online member meeting. It is available to view at here. Codex Codex is a...
23 Jun 2020

Arla Foods launches whey ingredient that slows age-related muscle decline

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new whey protein ingredient which is clinically proven to counteract age-related muscle mass decline. Lacprodan HYDRO.Rebuild is a 100% hydrolysed whey protein. It offers highly accessible content of branched-chain amino acids and essential amino acids such as leucine, which are important for muscle synthesis in seniors. Significant improvements to...

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