September 9th 2024
GNC has announced that Huel products will now be available in GNC stores and on GNC.com.
Trump tariffs on natural ingredients hurt small business, consumers, NPA says
July 31st 2018On July 30, NPA announced it sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer stating that tariffs on Chinese goods “will cause disproportionate economic harm to U.S. interests and increase costs for small businesses and consumers.”
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diet with omega-3 lowers blood glucose in animal study
July 26th 2018In the study, mice that were fed a high-protein, high-omega-3, low-carbohydrate diet exhibited lower blood glucose levels, including in induced type 1 diabetes, hormone-induced hyperglycemia, and diet-induced metabolic syndrome.
High-Protein Chocolates Pieces Expand Confectionery, Bakery, and Cereal Applications, Company Says
July 9th 2018The high-protein chocolate pieces are available as white chocolate with milk protein, or milk or dark chocolate with vegetable protein, and are offered in various shapes to meet the needs of a wide range of food applications.
Do Women “Bulk Up” with Whey Protein Supplements? University Researchers Investigate.
June 14th 2018Purdue University researchers say this is the first meta-analysis to examine what impact whey protein supplementation has on female body composition when factoring in the effects of calorie restriction and resistance training.
What Will It Take to Grow the Pea Protein Market? Puris Discusses at Natural Products Expo West 2018
March 22nd 2018Pea ingredients supplier Puris says that while pea protein is still a fraction of the size of the soy market, the company’s new partnership with Cargill will help grow the pea protein supply.
Carbonated High-Protein Drinks Possible with Whey Protein Isolate: Natural Products Expo West Report
March 21st 2018At the March trade show, Milk Specialties Global described how its ProBev heat-stable whey protein isolate enabled the creation of what it said is one of the market’s first sparkling protein waters.
Taste Tops Reasons Americans Choose Plant Proteins
March 7th 2018Survey results from Mintel show that among 1,876 U.S. internet users aged 18 and older who eat plant-based proteins, taste is the top reason they choose to do so, with 52% of those surveyed ranking it ahead of health (39%), the environment (13%), animal protection (11%), and dietary concerns (10%) as a motivator.