Food & Beverage

The FDA initiated an examination of the safety of the chemical preservative butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) through a review of scientific information.

In this interview, Aleix Sala-Vila, PhD, explains the effect of diets on healthy aging, highlighting a study on supplementation with walnuts.

Expert insights on developing flavor trends driving consumer engagement.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow products made without petroleum-based synthetic dyes to carry the claim, and also approved two more natural color additives.

In this interview, Laura Allred, PhD, regulatory manager at the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), discusses ongoing concerns around gluten-free oat safety and explains why third-party certification remains critical regardless of potential regulatory changes.

In this interview, Laura Allred, PhD, of the Gluten Free Certification Organization explains why GFCO requires products to test below 10 ppm of gluten while maintaining support for the FDA’s 20 ppm regulatory threshold, highlighting analytical variability in testing methods.

In this interview, Laura Allred, PhD, regulatory manager at the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), discusses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent Request for Information on gluten labeling in packaged foods, highlighting key gaps in current regulations, including rye and barley labeling and oat safety.

The functional milk beverage Puleva Vita Calcio Colágeno combines functional milk and Collavant n2 to support joint health in a mainstream consumer product.

The US Food and Drug Administration is gathering data on gluten-related labeling concerns, including cross-contamination, as part of a broader effort to improve transparency on packaged food ingredients.

The study examines whether fermentation may reduce food allergenicity through protein hydrolysis and immunomodulation, while emphasizing the need for more rigorous human clinical trials.

HHS has released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, which emphasizes the role of nutrient-dense foods as a foundation for health and a new food pyramid that provides recommendations for intake of protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

American consumers are shifting their sweet tooth preferences based on price increases and making more health-conscious decisions.

Brazilian authorities recently approved Lacprodan MFGM-10 for use in food and beverages.

IAFNS-supported App provides convenient, reliable information about ingredients and their function in foods.

The company offers plant-based color alternatives for manufacturers to replace FD&C Red No. 3 ahead of the impending prohibition.

Consumers are highly receptive to fiber content claims and increasing fiber content, but more consumer education may be needed to achieve full potential.

CarobWay has recently entered into a distribution agreement with GRA Nutra Corp., where they will debut their CarobBiome ingredient to the US.

At SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Dan Force, director of marketing and innovation at Prinova, to discuss how the company's profile provides protein solutions to meet consumer demands.

Clear protein has taken the category by storm, offering greater versatility and capturing a broader consumer segment. Here's why it's a game changer.

At Fi Europe 2025, Arla Foods Ingredients will be showcasing their milk and whey protein ingredients.

At Fi Europe, ThreoTech, LLC, will be highlighting their magnesium L-threonate ingredient called Magtein.

Plant-based protein sources can be challenging to work with, but technological innovation and ingenuity is allowing formulators to push the boundaries of what’s possible with plant-based proteins.

Morikol may help provide skin health benefits and is beginning to be incorporated into the functional beverage market.

Marking a first in the NSF Certified for Sport certification history, Impossible Foods’ Impossible Beef and Impossible Burger have received this designation.

Consumers want meaningful benefits from bars without sacrificing taste and texture. Protein and fiber are top nutrient content claims in the category.