Did you know that microencapsulation can improve a product’s taste, color, and stability? Microencapsulation is the process of applying a protective barrier around a particle of product or active material. This can stabilize products, allow oil-based products to be mixed with water, alter the release of ingredients, improve ingredient handling, and provide many other benefits. Depending on the application, the shell can be made of wax, oil, gum, starch, or cellulose. Microcapsules form small compartments with diameters ranging from submicrons to millimeters.

With the new nutrition label regulations in the United States, we’re looking at big changes in vitamin D labeling—including mandatory nutrition labeling and a doubling of the recommended or declared Daily Value. Although Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine vitamin”, can be produced in the skin with sufficient sun exposure, Americans are struggling to get enough of it. Read on to learn how much vitamin D we actually need, the best food sources, and which labeling changes impact this nutrient of concern.

At any given time, numerous trends are rising and declining around the globe. However, in the midst of these, a few fundamental themes with the potential for large-scale impact shine through. These trends, known as MegaTrends, have the ability to impact many different industries and redefine culture and daily life in significant ways.

The Insights team at Glanbia Nutritionals continuously analyzes sources ranging from market reports to trade shows to social media in search of the next MegaTrends.

This is the year the global eSports market will surpass $1 billion in revenue.¹ Prize money is high at the top eSports competitions, and so is viewership. Learn how manufacturers of foods, beverages, and nutritional supplements can tap into this fast-growing market. Here we cover the top eSports events, corporate sponsorship opportunities, and the kinds of products that can support gamers’ unique needs for sustained energy and focus.

Got Milk?

If there’s one mineral Americans know a lot about, it’s calcium. Thanks to the long-running “Got Milk?” campaign, we know calcium is important for strong bones and that milk contains plenty of it. So why are Americans falling short on this important nutrient? Learn everything you need to know about calcium and the new FDA regulations that affect calcium labeling.

Spray dried powders are free-flowing, and are therefore easy to handle and scale in production. Liquid ingredients can be dried and incorporated into powder blends and premixes. Spray drying allows for control over particle size, particle density, flow characteristics, and moisture content of the product.

Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used in our bodies to promote growth, maintenance, and repair. There are six classes of nutrients that our body needs to function: carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. This guide captures key information on nutrient needs and uses in a condensed easy to use tool. 

Did you know that the vast majority of Americans are not consuming adequate amounts of potassium? Less than 2% are meeting the recommendations for potassium,¹ and the average intake is only 55% of the recommended amount.²