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Dairy’s clean label brings bakery back to the basics

Dairy’s clean label, functionality spur its reappearance in bakery formulations.

January 2, 2018

Like most other food and beverage sectors, the bakery industry is adjusting to reflect the increased interest in clean eating. Bakers are finding ways to develop more nutritious sweet and savory treats by revisiting traditional recipes and using simpler ingredients.

The Barry Callebaut Group expands its Bensdorp range with clean brown and red cocoa powders

December 18, 2017

The cocoa powders are alkalized with baking soda.

Beyond the Label: The Clean Food Revolution

October 23, 2017

Kerry, the Taste and Nutrition Company, has published a report based on a massive consumer research study focusing on clean label.

The marriage of dairy foods and clean labels

The key to achieving on-trend dairy products is the use of simple ingredients that have a purpose.

Susan Larson

October 3, 2017

Clean label can be categorized multiple ways, but in the end, it’s the ingredients and their origins that matter for labeling. Four P’s — pronunciation, production, processing and purpose — all contribute to clean-label perceptions.

Suppliers of sweeteners offer up natural, organic and clean label solutions

June 12, 2017

Liquid sugar made from raw cane; Dry sweetener adds maple flavor; Natural, high-intensity sweeteners; Plus More!

Meet the cultures that make yogurt drinkable

Younger consumers have different perspectives about food. They seek foods that are healthy, convenient, clean label and tasty. Drinkable yogurt can fit all those needs.

Kimberly Decker

June 7, 2017

For a fermented dairy beverage that originated in the Caucasus Mountains more than 2,000 years ago, kefir sure is having a moment. Innova Market Insights reports that the number of kefir launches grew more than threefold globally between 2011 and 2016. In the United States, beverages featuring kefir accounted for 40% of the drinking yogurt/fermented beverage introductions in 2016.

New functional ingredients highlight clean label options

May 19, 2017

Whey protein solutions offer multiple application, nutrition benefits; Protein solutions for ready-to-drink beverages; Natural vitamin from sunflower; Plus more!

Ingredient manufacturers offer non-GMO, clean label solutions

May 12, 2017

Whole fruit concentrate purées; Premium brewed liquid tea; Creates suspension in beverage applications; Plus More!

Functional, clean label trends drive growth of vegetable juices, juice smoothies

Consumers are looking for beverages with no added sugar, and functional and clean ingredients. This has presented challenges for some juice manufacturers.

Amanda Del Buono

May 11, 2017

As consumers demand more better-for-you products, experts note that the juice and juice drinks category has been challenged in a unique way and struggled to maintain its share of the beverage market.

‘Clean label’ dairy begins at the farm

Clean-label initiatives might include unique partnerships with dairy farmers, a focus on non-GMO feed and supporting sustainable agriculture.

Sharon Gerdes

May 3, 2017

"Clean label” and “clean eating” are becoming top priorities for young adult consumers. But there is no uniform definition – among consumers or food companies – on what constitutes clean label.