Insights

Market Insights – July 2020. What counts as a sports nutrition product? Sports nutrition products are those which are designed to improve athletic performance, support muscle growth and/or aid recovery after exercise. They come in various forms, such as snack bars, shakes or powders, and can be...

One in 5 adults develops Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) at some point in their lives. The FODMAP diet can help alleviate the symptoms of IBS, but it can be a challenge for those following it to get enough fibre. By developing low FODMAP products and adding easily digestible, FODMAP-free fibres, food...

Tate & Lyle’s new study shows the potential public health gains of adding more fibre to certain popular foods, including: More than doubling the number of young children in the UK getting the fibre they need each day 1 Enabling 52.5% more UK adults to consume the recommended amount of fibre 2 This...

Good nutrition is essential to support an active lifestyle. Those who do a lot of sports or exercise have different nutritional needs compared with those who are less active. Here, we look at three key areas where an athlete or regular gym-goer’s nutritional needs differ from those of the general...

Low carb dieting is growing in popularity all over the world. But what does a low carb diet actually look like, what are the health benefits or side effects, and how can food and drink manufacturers respond to increasing demand for low carb products and related nutrition needs?

What’s so special about wrinkled peas? Peas can be wrinkled or round – and it’s their genetic composition that determines which. But it’s not only their shape that distinguishes them. Researchers at Imperial College London, the John Innes Centre, and Quadram Institute have found that wrinkled peas...

Understanding consumer trends in food and beverage is important to us, as it drives our new product development and ensures we continue making food extraordinary. That’s why we have undertaken extensive research to understand consumers’ views on fibre and the role it plays in their diets.

Dairy alternatives, once considered a niche category for lactose intolerant and vegan consumers, are piquing consumer interest all around the world, even amongst those who aren’t averse to dairy. Proof in point: globally, dairy-alternative beverage launches have doubled since 2012. This trend is...

Consumer attitudes towards food and beverages are changing. According to global market trends group Innova Market, ‘mindfulness’ is the number one trend for 2018, as consumers look to have a body-mind connection to the food and beverage products that they purchase and consume.

Not only are manufacturers facing increased consumer pressure to reduce sugar and calories in their products, demand for ingredients that are perceived to be “natural” or “clean” is also influencing product formulations in the food and beverage market.