With the pandemic lockdown increasing consumer demand for cheese, brands are responding with new products to meet their needs—especially for health and sustainability.

Though most closely associated with snacking, protein bars can also be a breakfast solution—particularly for consumers in a hurry. Learn how to formulate a protein bar that’s just right for breakfast time.

Fortification of dairy alternatives with calcium is essential, especially when dairy milk is not an option in early life. Learn about some of the issues associated with low calcium intake and ingredient solutions to boost your dairy alternative.  

With Gen Z’s growing influence in the market, food and nutrition brands are taking a closer look at this generation’s attitudes and behaviors—particularly around health and wellness—to better meet their needs.

It sounds simple enough to give consumers a delicious, decadent nutrition bar packed with in-demand ingredients like protein. What could go wrong? Apparently, a lot, and most consumers know that. According to a survey by FMCG Gurus, over half of US consumers (54%) agreed that healthier snacks are less tasty.¹ But the tide could be turning.

As clean label continues to trend in nutrition bars, many manufacturers are responding with creative approaches to clean label that are resonating with consumers. Here’s a look at how innovative processing techniques can be used to produce cleaner label bars.

Consumer snacking drivers and priorities underscore a desire for better-for-you options as balance becomes the new normal for snacking in Europe.

Although whey protein is the gold standard in sports nutrition, deciding between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate requires careful consideration because it impacts a variety of factors, ranging from lactose to leucine content.