Gut health

Childhood is a period of growth and development and having a healthy diet is essential. Among the nutrients that are important for child development is fibre. It benefits gut health, helping to support normal bowel function, maintain healthy blood glucose and lipid levels and may contribute to...

Prebiotics are food components that feed and foster the growth of beneficial bacteria that live in your gut, enhancing gut health and thus whole-body health. This is backed by a growing amount of scientific research. What many people don’t know is the journey these substances took to get where they...

Today’s consumer wants to enjoy healthier foods without compromising on taste and texture. When meeting this demand requires reducing fat, water and oil across soups, sauces, dressings and dairy products, determining the optimal starch usage is key.

In today’s world, consumers expect more from their favourite brands. They want to see them act as a force for good, as well as offering them solutions that are healthier, tastier and in line with the trends they care about.

Low and no calorie sweeteners (LNCS) have existed and been studied since the mid-1840s. Despite being long-studied substances that count with numerous evidence to support their safety and efficacy, there is still a lot of misinformation surrounding them. Misinterpretation of studies has contributed...

Sunday was World Mental Health Day and so, fresh from the weekend, our colleagues were today invited to virtual sessions on the importance of mental health and wellbeing. World Mental Health Day is a great reminder that it isn’t just a once a year subject, but something that requires care and...

Andrew Taylor reflects on another strong year for our Food & Beverage Solutions business, and his new role as President of our Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America business in our Annual Report 2021.

The food and beverage market has an inherent strength – people need to eat and drink. Within that, a number of major global trends are shaping our industry, many of which have been accelerated by the pandemic.