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Exclusive data: Confectioners plan to increase spending on healthy ingredients

New research reveals that 60 percent of respondents plant to increase spending on healthy/nutritional ingredients.

Crystal Lindell

May 6, 2020

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Two-thirds of respondents expect an increase in healthy, better-for-you and/or functional ingredient operations in the next 12 months, by a 28 percent increase on average.

What is the plant-based Tara protein?

The leguminous plant produces pea-style pods containing seeds and can be used in food manufacturing.

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2019

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Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can range from white to yellowish in color.

Are consumers really choosing natural claims over price and taste?

FMCG says consumers are paying more attention to natural claims when snacking in Germany, however are price and taste still more important?

Will Cowling

August 27, 2019

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FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers are moving toward paying attention to flavor and natural formulation above the price of a snack when looking to treat and reward themselves.

Norti Nutrition chocolate bars promote gut health

Dairy- and gluten-free chocolate bars contain prebiotics, probiotics.

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2019

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Norti's chocolate bars are enriched with prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy gut bacteria.

Gutsii prebiotic chocolate

Gutsii, Corinda, Queensland, Australia.

Alyse Thompson

March 18, 2019

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Gutsii chocolate is packed with prebiotics and is an excellent source of dietary fi ber for a healthy gut.

Kimmie Candy installs lentil-forming line

Equipment dedicated for making nutritionally-enhanced centers.

March 5, 2019

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Kimmie Candy has added a chocolate lentil-forming line to its factory in Reno, Nevada. Installed late last year, the line required an investment of more than $120,000.

Gummy vitamin market shows gumption

Ease of use, variety in shapes, colors and flavors drive growth in market.

Alyse Thompson

February 20, 2019

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Soft textures and bold flavors are making the gummy application the delivery method of choice for vitamins and supplements.

One White Chocolate Truffle Bar

ONE Brands, Boulder, Colo.

Alyse Thompson

November 13, 2018

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ONE Brands has added White Chocolate Truffle to its line of protein bars.

Rowdy Chocolate Coconut Cashew bar

October 18, 2018

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The Chocolate Coconut Cashew bar is packed with natural sweetness from prebiotic yacon root.

Nellson Nutraceutical triples in size through focus on nutrition segment, aggressive acquisition strategy

Nutrition bar maker has roots in confectionery industry.

Alyse Thompson

September 10, 2018

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Nellson Nutraceutical produces nutrition bars and functional powders for major brands and retailers across the United States and Canada - but it hasn't always been that way.

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