Protein

Sports nutrition sales are expected to grow fastest in Asia Pacific, outpacing North America.

A variety of innovative new collagen products are entering the American market, making it one of the fastest-growing collagen product markets in the world.

In the study, Glucodia was shown to help prevent insulin resistance and visceral fat accumulation, factors that the study authors say can lead to metabolic syndrome.

Manufacturers are formulating high-protein plant-based bars to deliver on taste, texture, and freshness.

Cargill conducted new global field research in which half of the U.S. consumers surveyed said they consume both dairy and dairy-alternative products.

Ingredion introduced Vitessence Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate, which the company says contains at least 80% protein, at the Natural Products Expo West trade show.

Pea 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.

At 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.

A look at the diversifying sports nutrition market

Manufacturers are offering innovative solutions for achieving dairy-like taste and texture in dairy-free products. 

NutraProtein Power Blend is formulated with plant proteins, essential amino acids, and other nutrients, says the company.

Survey 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.

The report found that sales of non-dairy milk-which Mintel defines as both refrigerated and shelf-stable ready-to-drink almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, and other refrigerated milk substitutes-have steadily grown since 2012. 

While quinoa has heretofore earned praise primarily for the full complement of amino acids that its protein comprises, the current study examined the benefits attributable to its rich store of phytochemicals.

The most unexpected supplements sales trends from last year, according to SPINS.

The study focused on protein powder, ready-to-drink protein drinks, and protein bars.

Embracing an alternative-protein future.

The company said that it has completed certification of all 3,300 of its milk suppliers per the requirements of the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme, a quality and sustainability program that independently audits farm-level performance every 18 months.

The company said that it has completed certification of all 3,300 of its milk suppliers per the requirements of the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme, a quality and sustainability program that independently audits farm-level performance every 18 months.

Making the case for dairy proteins in a plant-protein era.

The number of global sports nutrition product launches has increased significantly, particularly over the past three years or so, according to Innova Market Insights data.

Recent studies show whey protein’s benefits in cases of sarcopenia, high blood pressure, and more.

The company said its Promond ingredient-its first protein powder ingredient-is a sustainably sourced answer to consumer demand for dairy and meat protein alternatives.

New research is pushing collagen from strength to strength.

But what do we really know about how these ingredients unlock protein’s potential-and what evidence do we have that they actually do so?