Food & Beverage

BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division upheld Kendal Nutricare's core ingredient claim, but recommended changes to nutrition, breast milk, and brand heritage messaging.

A conversation with Ali Wing of Oobli on the science, sourcing, and market potential behind sweet proteins — the emerging alternative to sugar and high-intensity sweeteners.

Ultraprocessed foods are increasingly unpopular for a variety of reasons, leading to numerous misconceptions around food processing. Here’s how contract manufacturers and ingredient companies are adapting to and managing consumer perceptions.

The caffeine-free, carbonated protein drink extends Nutrabolt's C4 brand beyond energy and pre-workout into a beverage segment where clear and sparkling protein formats have posted some of the category's strongest recent growth.

Researchers propose a dual-nutrient strategy for cardiovascular health, detailing how potassium chloride can complement sodium reduction.

The sweeteners market is on an upward trajectory, driven by shifting consumer preferences for sugar alternatives. Manufacturers are taking notice by delivering new types of low- or no-calorie sweeteners or improving upon well-known ingredients with new technology.

Research presented at NUTRITION 2026 compared 4 photo-based calorie-tracking apps against meals prepared in a controlled metabolic kitchen, finding consistent underestimation of both calories and fat, with implications for how manufacturers and clinicians interpret consumer-reported dietary data.

Daily almond consumption over 5 months demonstrated improvements in sleep efficiency and sleep continuity in adults with poor sleep.

In this interview, Doris Ip, Senior Marketing Manager at Layn Natural Ingredients, shares how formulators can use traceability, testing, and ingredient transparency to support natural sweeteners claims.

A precision-fermented, low-iron lactoferrin is now commercially available at scale in the United States, with research showing its effects vary by pathogen and mechanism.

The new product line reflects a broader shift in the protein beverage category toward lighter, clear-format drinks, a formulation approach that requires different processing than traditional dairy-based shakes.

The research demonstrated an 85% misalignment between consumers and experts on carbohydrate healthfulness, highlighting key education gaps.

Nestlé USA completes its transition away from petroleum-based food dyes while expanding into targeted functional nutrition lines and emphasizing ingredient transparency.

Balchem will highlight how the MeatShure, INjoy, and VitalBlend systems addresses formulation challenges and showcase the new Milk Protein Z-Crisps.

A new meta-analysis in Frontiers in Nutrition demonstrates beetroot juice improves maximal oxygen uptake, power output, and sprint performance.

The FDA’s 2026 Human Foods Program agenda highlights caffeine labeling, “healthy” claims, and facility registration topics for manufacturers.

RFI Ingredients utilizes proprietary DL/SE extraction technology to overcome formulation and sensory challenges in functional beverages.

Prosur will demonstrate how manufacturers can transition away from synthetic additives using natural solutions.

PLT Health Solutions addresses sensory and processing challenges in functional beverages with its clinical ingredient portfolio, highlighting four health categories.

Nutrition directly impacts cognitive health, which means that dietary recommendations have the potential to support cognitive health outcomes. This Op-Ed explores the existing research that connects diets and specific nutrients with cognitive health, and what we still need to learn to develop comprehensive recommendations that support long-term cognitive health outcomes.

AuraBC is a beta-carotene food color delivering stable, yellow-to-orange shades for gummies and liquids.

New study data demonstrates how wild seeds and non-thermal cold plasma can optimize nutrient density and shelf life in gluten-free product development.

At IFT First, Nuritas will showcase its plant-derived functional peptide ingredients in frozen yogurt, beverages, and functional snacks.

GEM Health introduces GEM Daily Bite at Sprouts Farmers Markets, leveraging PLT’s Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D.

Plant-based proteins provide ample opportunity to align with the increasing need for protein innovations.