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Snack manufacturers have been striving to increase the protein content in their products, as consumers are placing greater emphasis on protein when making purchasing decisions. However, there are challenges associated with many existing protein sources,…

Until October 2017, sugar production within the European Union (EU) was limited to 80% of the region’s demand, a policy that resulted in European sugar prices being approximately 50% higher than the global open market…

The cold cereal market has faced challenges as consumers increasingly opt for more convenient breakfast choices, such as yogurts, bars, smoothies, and breakfast sandwiches from restaurants and convenience stores. Research firm IBISWorld noted a 17%…

In 2015, the FDA initiated regulatory efforts to clarify the definition of “natural” in food labeling. Three years later, the term remains ambiguous, leading to a surge in lawsuits against manufacturers that clutter the courts.…

For food and beverage producers, this research—and the attention it has garnered—provides an even stronger incentive to improve product labels, ensuring the use of high-quality ingredients while eliminating artificial additives. This shift is already a…

The vegetarian burger has become a prime example of rapid innovation in the food industry. Just 25 years ago, the demand for the then-nascent Boca burgers was so immense that major grocery stores struggled to…

Umami is recognized as one of the five fundamental tastes, alongside sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. This taste is characterized by its rich, savory, and mouth-filling profile, naturally present in foods like soy sauce, seaweed,…

Similar to lab-grown meat, the idea of producing food without relying on traditional agriculture is incredibly appealing. With most of the world’s arable land already cultivated and fresh water resources nearing their limits, finding new…

Jicama often goes unnoticed in the produce aisle, as many shoppers may not recognize it or know how to use it. This crunchy tuber has a sweet flavor that resembles water chestnuts or an underripe…

Why has no one introduced a peanut-based beverage to the market until now? This question was posed by Modern Farmer in 2015, as almond milk was gaining popularity as the go-to tree nut beverage. At…