Conagra to acquire protein snack maker Thanasi Foods
Conagra Brands has entered a definitive agreement to acquire protein-based snacking businesses Thanasi Foods, maker of Duke’s meat snacks, and BIGS LLC, maker of BIGS seeds. IFT Daily News
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Protein blend may help overcome age-related muscle loss
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming high-quality proteins may help prevent conditions associated with aging, including sarcopenia (strength and muscle mass declines). IFT Daily News
A2 protein in milk may boost body’s defenses against degenerative diseases
A study published in Nutrition Journal shows that cow’s milk containing only the A2 type of beta-casein protein may increase the antioxidant glutathione (GSH), which may help strengthen the body’s … Continue Reading →
Protein and salt may drive post-meal sleepiness
A study published in the journal eLife shows that higher protein and salt content in food, in addition to the amount consumed, may lead to increased drowsiness after eating. IFT … Continue Reading →
Gluten-free foods powered by clean labels, plant protein, ancient grains
According to Packaged Facts’ new report “Gluten-Free Foods in the U.S. 6th Edition,” a number of Americans are buying gluten-free foods simply because the effort contributes to their sense of … Continue Reading →
Pasta high in fiber, protein may not increase satiety
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that consuming a high protein or high fiber pasta may not result in increased satiety over regular pasta. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Arla Foods opens dairy protein hydrolysates factory in Denmark
Arla Foods Ingredients has opened a new factory in Nr. Vium, Denmark, dedicated to the production of dairy protein hydrolysates. IFT Daily News
Scientists identify protein to boost rice yield by 50%
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explains how researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University and John Innes Centre have developed rice crops with an improved … Continue Reading →
Barentz, Parabel partner to distribute plant protein
Parabel USA and Barentz have signed an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for Parabel’s range of plant-based protein ingredients for food and feed, as well as for plant-based personal care ingredients. … Continue Reading →
Consumers prefer protein blends in ready-to-drink beverages
DuPont Nutrition & Health has published the findings from its multi-phase, proprietary “Beverage Key Drivers of Liking Study,” which shows that consumers rank taste as their most important criteria when … Continue Reading →