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NPD, Research & Formulation
Checklist: Assessing Fibres as Functional Ingredients
The toolkit below was designed as a useful pocket checklist for you to reference when assessing fibres as functional ingredients. It includes an overview of all the different attributes and characteristics to consider when working through this process. If you […]
Benefits of Biotransformation in Building Strong Food Products
Biotransformation is defined as the chemical alteration of elements such as nutrients, amino acids, toxins, and drugs in the body. It’s important to take into account from a food science and product development perspective because of the way different nutrients […]
Which Delivery System to Choose for Functional Foods?
What is a delivery system and what is the purpose of having one? Is an innovative delivery system worth the extra money? What is the added value or benefit from a consumer perspective? There are many, many questions surrounding this […]
Visual Health: Eating For Your Eyes with Functional Foods
For many years, we have eaten with our eyes, but now it is time that we also ate for our eyes. Our visual health can be affected by a number of factors, including ageing, genetics, lifestyle habits, and also nutrition. […]
Enriching Milk with Nutritional and Multifunctional Fibres
This article is the first of what will be a two-part series looking at the current gaps in the overall value proposition between animal and plant-based protein sources with a focus on the use of multifunctional fibres. I will be […]
How to create new food and drink products and avoid cannibalisation
Cannibalisation can occur across any industry, channel or product portfolio and is something that businesses and brands need to consider prior to launching a new product, running a long-term promotion, or entering a new channel or market. If not researched […]
Formulation by design snapshot
Collaboration spreadsheet to help food scientists, and technologists to design nutritious and functional foods. Welcome your input and feedback.
Factors to consider in your NPD strategy
“People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health—and are treated by the health industry, which pays no attention to food.” – Wendell Berry The food industry today presents many challenges but also opportunities. Opportunities come […]
Hybrid Beverages: The Whey To Go For Milk?
Consumer trends drive the need for new product innovations that satisfy specialised consumer needs, resulting in new market challenges & opportunities. Plant-based alternatives to animal products are rapidly expanding and the majority of sales are coming from non-vegans. It is, […]
