Items Tagged with 'functional ingredients'

The evolution of flavor modulation in dairy highlights the challenge of maintaining indulgent taste and smooth texture while integrating high-protein and functional ingredients. As consumer preferences shift, formulators are turning to layered systems of flavor builders and modulators for innovative solutions.

Dairy Foods sits down with Glanbia Nutritionals to examine protein fortification trends, functional ingredients in dairy foods and beverages and the balance between indulgence and functionality.

With 6.45 million metric tons (MT) of cheese production in 2023, the U.S. cheese market is projected for a 4.64% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and a business of almost $56 billion by 2029. 

To help with busy fall schedules, Outshine, a Los Angeles brand known for its frozen fruit bars, launched a new lineup: Smoothie Cubes, the company's first innovation in the frozen smoothie space.

Consumer interest in the healthfulness of the foods they eat has been growing for some time. Moreover, there is evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has only ramped up consumer interest in foods that deliver health benefits.

Among the buzzwords we’ve seen pop up the most in 2019 are “superfoods” and “functional ingredients.”