Nowadays, chicory inulin is surely one of the most used fibers in Europe and western Europe alone represents one-third of the global consumption. Cosucra (https://www.victa.it/en/aziende-rappresentate/cosucra/), our Belgian represented supplier is the pioneer of this highly functional ingredient. Among other sources, inulin from chicory roots, leads … Read more >

Polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 are defined as “essential”, since our body cannot synthetize them. The main fatty acids Omega-3 are: the Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA), which is of vegetal origin (mostly found in walnuts, in flaxseeds oil and in other plant foods); the Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) … Read more >

Originally created as ‘breaks between meals’, snacks have been considered just as such for a long time. Today the frenetic daily routine has converted the snack into a genuine meal replacement. In the US, this pattern has now become a real trend, but it is … Read more >

Sport supplements category was the first to use the plant-based proteins. In 2013, according to data from Innova Market, the number of plant-based sport powders launches was higher than any other food and beverage category. A recent survey over the eating habits of more than … Read more >

Today’s food market points out the most relevant categories of consumers: vegans, vegetarians and “flexitarians” (namely those who consume animal proteins occasionally). The results of a recent survey by Mintel in UK, show a raising awareness about health and eating disorders (allergies, intolerance, deficit, etc.…). … Read more >

Data provided by Mintel confirm how “clean-label” claim is no longer a trend but a habit meeting customers’ needs. The meaning is quite versatile and it is today even more differentiated and applied to underline different specific qualities, like: “no added preservatives”, “Gmo free”, “organic”, … Read more >