Plant-based food sales outpace growth in other categories during pandemic
Plant-based food has seen a higher growth rate than general food sales during the coronavirus pandemic, according to SPINS statistics for the 16…
How ‘Upcycled’ Ingredients Can Help Reduce The $940 Billion Global Food Waste Problem
Jam made with bacon scraps; fish jerky that turns unwanted fish into something delicious; granola bars and snack puffs crafted from spent brewing…
How the Bio Revolution could transform the competitive landscape
You start your day with a preworkout breakfast of synthetic eggs and lab-grown bacon, a diet tailored to your own genetic requirements. You get…
New smart materials from ionic liquid–polymer composites
Ionic liquids have emerged as a novel class of chemical compound for the development of advanced materials with outstanding potential applications.…
Eating with a conscience: ethical food and drink sales hit £8.2 billion in 2018
British consumers are increasingly eating with a conscience as latest research from Mintel reveals that last year the nation spent £8.2 billion on…
Global Prebiotics Market Size Worth USD 7.91 Billion by 2025: Hexa Research
The global prebiotics market size is anticipated to reach USD 7.91 billion by 2025. Major factor driving this market includes high demand for…
Time is ripe for polyphenols as prebiotics, expert says
Could the idea of prebiotics be extended to include polyphenolic ingredients? An expert in the field says there is a growing body of evidence to…
How gut bacteria can make us crave food
We’ve long known that that the gut is responsible for digesting food and expelling the waste. More recently, we realised the gut has many more…
Prebiotics boost gut health while adding functionality
Prebiotics are the thin end of the wedge in the new era of beneficial functional fibers. Gone are the days where mere ‘regularity’ was the goal;…