Fermented foods and beverages have been around for thousands of years and are enjoying new interest from consumers looking for a healthy lifestyle and natural products. We all recognize kimchi, sauerkraut and wine as fermented products; however, there are less obvious examples such as coffee and cocoa beans, miso or vinegar. What is fermentation? How does food change?...
How do consumers evaluate and choose food and health products? Will there be a food revolution soon? In a period of change, Chr.Hansen is working hard to ensure that food manufacturers and end-users, both of them, continue to receive the maximum benefits and benefits from our products. The ability to bring innovative solutions and technologies to...
Consumer demand in the food industry is growing rapidly. The mega trend for “natural and pure” products also affects the wine industry. Consumers want winemakers to minimize the use of exogenous products, such as preservatives. The lower content of sulphites and even the production of a range of wines without sulphites is a clear leading global trend...
Recently, awareness and knowledge of the strength of good bacteria have increased. The world also understands the impact that they may have on some of the major challenges we face. Among them are discarding food, overuse of antibiotics and the need for sustainable agricultural sector to feed the growing world population, while preserving our planet for future...
Chr. Hansen’s new milk-free cultures for plant based alternatives bring the mild, fresh taste and smooth texture. The market for fermented dairy alternatives has shown strong growth in recent years albeit from a small base. Today the segment constitutes less than 1% of the fermented foods market but it has seen the highest growth rates...
From bone broth to grass-fed dairy, trends which start in the natural food market have the potential to move to the mainstream faster than ever before. Conventional retailers seek to get a bigger slice of the action in natural and organic foods, says a new report from investment banking firm Silverwood Partners. According to...
Research on the human microbiome has exploded in recent years revealing it to be of major importance for human health and disease, creating opportunities for development of next generation probiotics. That is why Chr. Hansen is proud to announce that we have now expanded our world class strain library of potential microbiome modulating strains.
Whether it’s choosing a car, or deciding what to wear, Millennials display a “pronounced proclivity for bold and confident individualism,” according to Packaged Facts. But how does this impact their food choices, and how can manufacturers, retailers and restaurants cash in? In a new report, Millennial Menus: Culinary Trend Tracking Series , Packaged Facts explores...
