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How to solve the taste and texture challenges of protein fortification in functional foods and beverages

Protein fortification is set to dominate the fortified food and beverage landscape of 2026. Manufacturers are continuing to extend the opportunity for protein-enriched foods and drinks beyond its role as a performance nutrition necessity to a preferred lifestyle choice. Protein, once restricted to its role as a post‑workout recovery boost, is fast becoming a mainstream […]

GLP-1 Is Changing Diets — But What About Taste?

The Rise of GLP-1 and Why Taste Is Being Reconsidered The global market for GLP-1 therapies continues to expand rapidly and is forecast to reach by $33.26 billion by 2030. As these medications become more widely used for weight management, interest is growing not only in their clinical impact but also in how they influence […]

The Evolution of Ready Meals: Meeting Modern Flavour Expectations

The ready meal sector has undergone significant change in recent years. Once valued primarily for convenience, ready meals are now expected to deliver authentic, high-quality flavours and a restaurant-style experience at home. Consumers are increasingly seeking globally inspired dishes, richer, creamier sauces, and layered taste profiles. According to Innova, three in five consumers (60%)1 are […]

Flavour pairing RTM greens powders using specialist taste modulation technology from Synergy adds consumer appeal

Between 2023 and 2024, the US market size for greens nearly doubled from $112m to $209m and, at the mid-point in 2025, total sales have already exceeded the previous year to reach $222m.i With growth attributable to new flavour launches from leading brands, manufacturers are seeking to diversity and innovate in this booming market. This […]

Fermented, Flavourful and Fast-Growing: What Gochujang Means for UK Food Innovation

Gochujang, Korea’s iconic fermented chilli paste, is fast becoming a kitchen essential in the UK. Its unique mix of sweetness, umami and modest heat is inspiring everything from sauces and snacks to ready meals, as British consumers continue to embrace bold global flavours. From Street Food Star to Supermarket Staple Once found mainly in Korean restaurants and specialist stores, gochujang has now made its way […]

Beyond functional: Enabling new product diversification in high-protein dairy – without compromising taste and texture

Functional dairy – a fast-growing market Consumers are adopting a more proactive approach to nutrition and healthy living, paying close attention to the health impact of the food they consume. Because dairy is naturally high in protein, the pairing of protein fortification with dairy products has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Diets that focus […]