Trends
Love cheese? Try the plant based Fermentino
Wed, 02/10/19 - 09:00
By Adriana Michael
Fermentino continues to gain momentum in the segment for high-quality foods. This new food category is in demand: delicious distinct 100 percent plant-based cheese alternatives obtained from the fermentation of nuts and oilseeds, water and (a pinch of) salt. Vegan, vegeta
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Chia tops Google search data
Fri, 26/07/19 - 12:30
By Clara Paz
Using 10 years of Google search data, Sousvidetools.com, the UK food and technology equipment supplier looked at the overall score for each year from 2009 to 2018 and calculated the percentage change between the two years.
It found that the world’s taste buds are c
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Plant-based foods rising, but not all healthier
Fri, 24/05/19 - 11:50
By Warren Beaumont
Vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based foods are a rapidly growing retail market. The number of people who consume plant-based and flexitarian diets (adding some dairy, fish, and meat) was reported in 2019 as 65 percent to 90 percent up in several countries (to 12 percent in
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A look at Europe’s growing bug business
Mon, 28/01/19 - 10:00
By Sara Önnebo
When OWN published its first story on the increasing popularity of insect foods in 2015 these products were mainly based on cricket flour. Now, as more and more products are popping up on the market, we are taking another look at the entomophagy phenomenon, and some very
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Fermentino: the art of fermenting nuts
Fri, 25/01/19 - 12:00
By Adriana Michael
Have you heard of fermentino? It is the term coined by Italian raw food and vegan chef Daniela Cicioni to label distinct 100 percent plant-based cheese alternatives. Daniela is known for exploring different non-cooking methods which have come back into vogue, such as spro
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Organic food market grows more mainstream
Fri, 14/12/18 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
With the North American organic products market worth over USD53 billion in 2017 (USA OTA and Canada OTA sales figures), growth in the global organic products market has continued as North America consolidates its pole position with organic food going "mainstream".
"Cons
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Veganism continues on the spotlight
Tue, 06/11/18 - 10:00
By O.W.N News Network
Researcher OpinionWay and Casino Group's 3W.relevanC have analyzed the phenomenon of veganism in France and its impact on shopping behavior and found that more French people could become vegan, while the rate of flexitarians increased in one year from 23 percent to 28 per
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Plant-Based Foods Gain Global Momentum
Fri, 28/09/18
By O.W.N News Network
Demand for vegan and plant-based foods is now a global phenomenon, with product innovations and distribution driving market growth. Although most new developments are taking place in Europe and the US, Ecovia Intelligence anticipates future growth in Asia and Latin Americ
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Fermented food craze welcomes newcomers
Wed, 20/06/18 - 10:00
By Hannah Flynn
UK health food giant Holland and Barrett chose a fermented turmeric drink as one of three new products the leading retailer will stock on its shelves, at the Natural and Organic Products Europe - NOPE show in London, April 22-23.
The decision to put Turmeric Vitality on
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Plant and fruit-based waters a major force
Fri, 26/01/18 - 09:00
By O.W.N News Network
Hans Buysrogge of Soria Naturals, with some of its large range of vegetable, fruit and superfood drinks Plant and fruit-based waters and beverages were a growing trend globally during 2017 with many new products and flavours challenging the dominance of coconut waters. Th
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Dieticians pick fermented foods top for 2018
Fri, 26/01/18 - 08:57
By O.W.N News Network
Fermented foods have been voted as the number one superfood for 2018 in a national survey of more than 2,000 US dietitians that revealed a movement towards clean, natural, simple and plant-based diet predictions for superfoods in 2018.
In its sixth year, with a record-br
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Oatdeal's smoothies warm up Canada's winter
Wed, 25/01/17 - 10:01
By Warren Beaumont
OatDeal 30g pouches for individual servings
OATDEAL, based in Saskatoon, the largest city in Canada's Saskatchewan province, has produced the first gluten-free, dried oat-based smoothie mix made with 100 percent oats grown in the Canadian Prairies and 100 percent Can
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Chufa – the tigernut
Thu, 25/06/15 - 18:53
By Ditte Christina Lustrup
Organic Gemini has introduced an attractive line of Chufa productsUntil recently the use and consumptions of Chufa, also called the tigernut, has been limited to the Mediterranean, but the word of its health benefits is spreading beyond this region.
Despite the name, the
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Top Trends identified at BIOFACH Germany 2015
Thu, 05/03/15
By Warren Beaumont
Among the top trends seen at BIOFACH 2015 in February were raw and vegan from chocolates to raw nuts and spreads; more use of low GI sweeteners with yacon becoming the center of attention; more free-from and gluten-free foods; and bigger ranges of Ancient grain products s
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Conventional outlets shift to healthy products
Wed, 04/02/15 - 11:38
By Warren Beaumont
We are in the midst of a shift in our food supply toward natural, clean and healthy products. The evolution is evident not only in the climbing dollar sales of natural and organic products, nearing $100 billion this year, but also in the growing number of mainstream retai
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Dieticians pick Top Diet Trends for 2015
Mon, 02/02/15 - 21:03
Will 2015 be gluten-free? Is Paleo out? Are we eating carbs yet? Is kale still the Queen of Greens or will nuts, seeds or cauliflower take the throne? The annual ‘What’s Trending in Nutrition’ Survey from Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitia
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Healthy Nordic diet helps reduce inflammation
Sun, 01/02/15 - 17:58
By Warren Beaumont
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (January 2015 vol. 101) has found that a healthy Nordic diet reduces inflammatory gene expression in abdominal fat tissue compared with a control diet independent of body weight changes.
Previously, a health
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White tea shows anti-cancer protective effects
Sun, 01/02/15 - 17:50
By Warren Beaumont
Studies published in 2013 added to the growing body of evidence showing that tea consumption has the ability to help prevent chronic illness (More evidence shows drinking tea improves health, Organic & Wellness News Spring 2014) and now a new study published in the jo
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Book Review: The Myths of Safe Pesticides
Sun, 01/02/15 - 12:34
By Warren Beaumont
Andre Leu, president of the International Federation of Organic Movements (IFOAM) and an experienced organic farmer in Australia has published a must-read book called The Myths of Safe Pesticides that questions the corporate misinformation, lack of safety and scientific e
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Top Ten New Product Trends at Expo East
Fri, 03/10/14 - 14:01
By Kat Schuett
There was certainly no lack of innovation at the 29th Natural Products Expo East, held in Baltimore, Maryland September 17-20. The United States’ second largest, organic and healthy products event brought together more new exhibitors and new products than ever befor
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Organic: Key for Sustainable Agriculture
Wed, 01/10/14 - 21:29
By Warren Beaumont
Key EU policy-makers and organic stakeholders met at the 8th European Organic Congress in Bari, Italy in mid September and agreed, that the EU must support the development of the organic sector across Europe to achieve a sustainable agricultural system that benefits peopl
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The return of the banana
Sun, 20/07/14 - 21:30
By Adriana Michael
Looking for the ultimate snack that meets all of your requirements? One that consumers of all ages and tastes will find delicious, nutritious, convenient, affordable and sustainable? Try Barnana®. It is a whole banana in a bar, in bite sizes- an innovative solution, i
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The future of the (Andean) quinoa market
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:40
By Warren Beaumont
Held at BioFach 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany was a seminar and discussion on the future of the (Andean) quinoa market, convened by the Netherlands CBI – Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries – led by Eva Smulder of CBI.
About 50 people f
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Ancient grain improves chronic IBS condition
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:30
By O.W.N News Network
The first human study to be conducted comparing the effects of modern wheat versus Khorasan (kamut) wheat on people suffering from a chronic health problem, irritable bowell syndrome, Effect of Triticum turgidum subsp. turanicum wheat on irritable bowel syndrome: a double
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The E-Waste Crisis: A Hidden Menace
Wed, 25/06/14 - 21:28
By Sookie Lioncourt
In the past few years, we’ve seen the Green Revolution reach record-breaking levels of participation from all sectors. In 2008, 25 big companies including the Bank of America, General Electric, and even McDonald’s made headlines when they made the commitment t
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2014, The Year of Retail Contradictions
Fri, 07/02/14 - 00:25
By O.W.N News Network
Global retail branding and sourcing expert Daymon Worldwide has released its eight ‘Global Retail Trends Predictions for 2014 and Beyond’ to help retailers successfully address the contradictory, challenging realities facing the industry in 2014, dubbed by US-
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Sacha inchi: Ready to take off
Thu, 06/02/14 - 13:48
By Lesly Vera
Following the 2013 approval of Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) oil and seeds for food application in Europe under the novel food legislation, the perennial plant from the Peruvian Amazon is attracting great interest in the specialty food and natural cosmetics sectors.
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Winter Fancy Food Show identifies new trends
Tue, 04/02/14 - 11:38
By Lori L. Rice
The 39th Winter Fancy Food Show took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif. on January 19 – 21. Over 1,300 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions featured 80,000 products at what is considered the West Coast’s largest specialty food and beverag
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The Original Sin
Mon, 27/01/14 - 13:00
By O.W.N News Network
By Antony Calo
The Challenge One of the main challenges for the organic industry is to be able to assure clients that their products are genuine and to show their origins. There is a need for transparency and traceability from field to the end consumer. Organic supplier
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Health & ethical attributes help Styx expand
Thu, 14/11/13 - 13:43
By Warren Beaumont
Made by Taste&Beauty of Ober-Grafendorf, Austria, Styx chocolate has enjoyed increasing demand for its organic and sustainably made chocolates in 2013, led by the introduction of the Styx brand into Russia.
Styx’s origin had its beginning in the idyllic and dee
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Germany has the sweetest tooth in Europe
Wed, 13/11/13 - 19:41
By O.W.N News Network
While the Western European chocolate confectionery market reached a sweet £19 billion (pounds) in 2012, it looks like it is the Germans who have the sweetest tooth in Europe, according to the latest research from Mintel in October.
Germany accounted for a quarter (
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A fresh mapping of culinary trends
Fri, 26/04/13 - 17:04
By Warren Beaumont
Health & Wellness, Authentic Appeal, Artisan Appreciation and Local & Sustainable are the key consumer drivers with the most power to propel culinary trends, according to the recent A Look Backward & Forward Culinary Trend Mapping Report, a joint publication o
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2013: International Year of Quinoa
Wed, 03/04/13 - 01:48
By Andrew Ofstehage
The United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization have announced 2013 as the International Year of Quinoa, as proposed by the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The objectives for the celebration are symbolic of the newfound global appreciation for the pseudo-cere
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Healthy Spices Juice Up Kitchen Creativity
Sun, 13/01/13 - 23:52
By Cat Kolonko
For people searching for creative ways to save money in a lumbering economy, the household kitchen may supplant the restaurant as hangout central. It is a trend fed by an expanding appetite for celebrity chefs, television shows and blogs dedicated to cooking with healthy,
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Updates from the world's top retailers
Sun, 13/01/13 - 23:41
By Warren Beaumont
EUROPE
Switzerland’s Migros Zurich takes over German supermarket Tegut
Starting in January, Migros Zurich, one of the Swiss market leader's co-operatives, will acquire the supermarket business of German group tegut. This chain introduced organic food almost 30 yea
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Cranberry: Shimmering super fruit
Sun, 13/01/13 - 22:37
By Adriana Michael
It’s one of the most magnificent scenes in nature: a sea of red set against clear, pristine water, reflecting the blue sky and the deep red tones of fall. At closer observation, the little red beads ebb and flow atop the water, reflecting sunlight, like floating rub
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Quinoa & chia super foods lead new product development
Mon, 05/11/12 - 00:46
By Warren Beaumont
Superfoods and ancient grains such as quinoa, chia, kamut, farro, spelt, millet, amaranth and freekeh, which are high in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals and in many cases are also gluten-free, high in omega-3s and antioxidants are proving to be popular ingredients u
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Young US consumers prefer organic food
Sun, 02/10/11 - 11:15
By O.W.N News Network
A Thomson-Reuters-NPR Health Poll revealed in July that when given a choice, more than half of Americans prefer to purchase organic foods. Thomson Reuters and NPR developed the monthly poll to gauge attitudes and opinions in a wide range of health issues. The results of t
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OJO, first drink for eye health
Sat, 11/06/11 - 11:20
By O.W.N News Network
After years of recommending the AREDS vitamins to his patients, Dr. Jodi Luchs, MD,FACS realized that, despite the important therapeutic and preventative benefits of the vitamins, their multiple pill-related side effects made them intolerable to many eligible patients.
W
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