Food Ingredients

"Due to the growth in obesity and type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases at an all time high, consumers are becoming increasing concerned about healthy eating and question the nutritional value of food they buy and consume.

"However the majority of people still believe taste is the most important factor in determining what they eat. Food companies therefore have a huge responsibility to meet the demands of the consumer who want to eat healthier diets but also the full taste of indulgence brands."

– Ezzeddine Boutrif, Chief, Food Quality & Standards Service, Food & Nutrition Division, FAO

Product Profiles

Bakery ingredients
Antioxidants and additives
Natural and organic ingredients
Alcoholic, soft and health drinks
Sugar and sweeteners
Functional cereal products
Colours and flavours
Chocolate
Gelling agents and / or gums
Vitamins
Nutraceuticals
Dairy products
Amino acids and derivatives
Soya
Fats and oils
Starch
Minerals
Confectionary
Proteins, enzymes and fibres
Vegetable products

Discussion Topics

Obesity and food choice: the consumer perspective
EU health strategies, funding and masterplan
R&D needs and challenges in functional food peptides
Innovation and functional foods: how ingredients are driving the dairy industry forward
Ice cream: from indulgent treat to healthy product
Consumer insights and consumption trends – from indulgence to vitality
Market watch: trends and forecasts for convenience food in Europe
Keeping it natural: trends & ingredients for ready meals
Food challenge 2006: satisfying the ethical consumer
Enabling technology to meet consumer needs
Insight into the drinks market and its consumers
Food and beverage ingredients that provide functionality as well as taste
Looking at the role of proteins, gums, fat replacing starches and low calories sweetener systems in low-carb, low-fat, low-sugar or glycemic products
The role of Omega 3s for health and nutrition
The health benefits of wellness and organic ingredients such as: amino acids; antioxidants; botanicals; calcium and minerals; colourings (natural);dietary fibre and prebiotics; flavours (natural and masking); Omegas and other nutritional lipids; proteins and peptides
How European food regulations and assessment processes will impact ingredient manufacturers

Example Circulation

Job Title / Area of Responsibility

Corporate Management
Research & Development
Nutritionist
Formulator
Scientists
Chemists
Marketing & Sales
Procurement / Purchasing
Production
Quality Assurance and Control
Product Development
Legislation
Distribution / Logistics
Hygiene Management
Engineering & Plant Management
Education, Training, Certification, Consultancy
Other

Example Features

Added value – The growing demand for healthy foods has seen manufacturers and retailers putting their goods under the spotlight. Read more

A problem shared – By Markos Kyprianou, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection. Read more

Positively good for you – There’s more to some foods than nutrition. Read more

Sweet-talking – FS speaks with Simon Houghton-Dodd, Quality & Environment Manager, Tate & Lyle Sugars Europe. Read more

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