Nutrition warning labels prompt reformulation – but this could counteract the policy’s health purpose, warn researchers

News Consumers avoid products with nutrition warning labels, a new Chilean study has found, in turn prompting manufacturers to "bunch" calorie and sugar levels just below health-minded thresholds – counteracting the good intentions of health policies.   The new study, published in INFORMS journal of Marketing Science, sought to review the effects of nutrition warning […]

No ‘silver bullets’ for impending wheat crisis after India’s export ban

News It is “hard to find any silver bullets” that could bring the wheat market’s skewed supply-and-demand back into balance after the latest blow due to India’s wheat export ban, RabobankResearch grains executive Stephen P. Nicholson told Ingredients Network. His comments follow India’s sweeping ban of wheat exports on shipments not already-backed by issued letters […]

Functional pet food ingredients on the rise as health-minded owners seek nutritional benefits for furry friends

News Functional ingredients “over and above” general nutrition needs have seen “dynamic growth” in pet foods recently, with increasingly health-minded owners seeking-out similar benefits for furry family members, Nicole Paley, deputy CEO at the UK&39;s Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) told Ingredients Network. One area of “significant growth” is pet food ingredients and products which […]

Algae strain Chlorella appeals to environmental ingredient demands

News Manufacturers explore the use of Chlorella, a type of single-celled green algae known for its rich nutritional profile, to offer a vegan alternative int ferrous fumarate food and drink formulations. With environmental consciousness at the forefront of consumers’ purchasing decisions, shoppers are increasingly opting for vegan ingredients. As a result, plant-based and microalgae ingredients […]

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