Insights

Insights

Dive into our world of science, nutrition and innovation.

What is Nutri-Score and why should food and drink manufacturers work towards better ratings?

17 July 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Nutriscore
What is Nutri-Score? Nutri-Score is a food rating system used in a number of European countries that shows the nutritional value of a food or drink. The rating goes from A (dark green) to E (dark orange), with A being the best score and E the lowest. The rating must be displayed clearly on the front...

Latest consumer trends in the sports nutrition market

03 July 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Cyclist drinking a sports nutrition beverage
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...

What is the FODMAP diet and how can food and drink manufacturers help cater for those following it?

02 July 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Carrots are low in FODMAPs
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...

Fibre enrichment can help save lives

25 June 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
fibre enrichment applications
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...

How do nutrition needs differ when you exercise a lot?

18 June 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Sports nutrition cyclists
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...

The low carb craze: what’s it all about?

04 May 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Low-cal salad option
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?

Can wrinkled peas reduce risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

05 March 2020
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Mervyn at FoodHack2020 webtile
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...

Fibre For Life: Exploring the Physiological Benefits of Fibre

24 July 2018
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Video showing the benefits of prebiotic fibres
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.

Global Growth Pushes Dairy Alternatives into Mainstream

13 June 2018
| Filed in:
Insights
Image
Yoghurt
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...

Is Mindfulness shaping consumer attitudes towards food?

Filed in:
Insights
Image
Browsing supermarket shelves
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.