Protein

Experts discuss the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing the plant protein market.

Ganeden BC30, a patented spore-forming probiotic ingredient from Kerry, supports protein amino acid absorption, according to a recent clinical study.

Ingredion Inc. added Homecraft Quinoa 112 flour to its range of plant-based proteins in the U.S. and Canada.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Versilk in North America, a clean-label native enzyme designed to optimize texture and taste in yogurts, drinkable dairy products, and other drinkable fermented products. 

Kerry's new whitepaper examines the expanding market for protein-rich snack bars, consumer preferences in regard to ingredients and bar tastes, and the application of plant, dairy, and mixed protein in new bar concepts.

Consumers look to emerging joint health ingredients like collagen, turmeric, eggshell membrane, and MSM for support.

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

Plant proteins may allure consumers with their clean and green attributes, but dairy proteins are increasingly competing on this front, in addition to offering their own undeniable health and formulating benefits.

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

NPA files citizen petition requesting clear guidance on labeling caloric content for BCAA products, providing relief from frivolous lawsuits.

Despite shifting spending habits following the pandemic, plant-based protein still seeing significant growth, according to experts speaking at AHPA's inaugural Sports Nutrition Congress.

Modern-day bone health supplements target ingredients that provide benefits beyond what calcium can achieve alone.

A recent study conducted in collaboration with Abbott, University of Illinois, and the U.S. Air Force, found that proper nutrition is directly linked with physical and cognitive performance.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

ADM launched Arcon T textured pea proteins, Prolite MeatTEX textured wheat protein, and Prolite MeatXT non-textured wheat protein to improve the texture and density of meat alternatives.

Bunge made a $30 million (CAD) capital investment in Merit, to enhance its portfolio of plant-based protein ingredients.

Arla Foods Ingredients launched MicelPure Organic, an organic micellar casein isolate with a minimum of 87% native protein.

Which plant protein is right for your product? It depends on a host of factors, plus an assist from other functional ingredients. Cargill’s experts shared the roadmap during last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event.

Pea ingredient supplier Cosucra discussed its strategy for growing its pea protein market share during last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event.

At last week’s Institute of Food Technologists SHIFT20 virtual event, Cargill discussed the projected performance of milk and milk alternatives in 2020.

Soy protein is a valuable tool in the health and wellness toolbox, writes one medical doctor.

As more shoppers seek out high-protein snacks, how can they tell which ones are truly better? One company took a look.

According to the firm, when complete, the new commercial facility will be the first and only to have the capability to produce food-grade canola protein.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

A sports supplement aimed at a male athlete shouldn’t necessarily have the same formulation or benefits as one targeting a female athlete. Yet many still do.