Ingredient processing offers many benefits including the preservation, distribution and marketing, protection from pathogenic microbes and toxic substances, year-round availability of many food items, and ease of preparation on the part of the consumers.
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The human-animal bond has never been more mutual and dynamic. Pet owners today treat their pets as family members and provide them with the very best care. The evolution of pet “humanization” has reached a point where the standard for pet food has become human grade. Increased health awareness among consumers…
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently conducted a survey of manufacturers, distributors and retailers about the organic industry. Results indicated that U.S. sales of organic products, including food and non-food, have grown from 1 billion in 1990 to a staggering 31.5 billion in 2011.…
Reaching a staggering $12.5 billion in revenue, the energy drink industry is here to stay. According to industry market analysis, energy drinks are estimated to secure a market share of 78 percent, with energy shots at 18 percent and energy mixes at 4 percent. Over the past few years…
The impact of nutrition on brain health, learning and memory has garnered the attention of product manufacturers and research developers the world over. Nutraceutical ingredients associated with improving cognitive function have major market potential for the natural health and wellness,…
