HFI publishes white paper on anthocyanins in Suntava Purple Corn™

January 22, 2019

Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) has published a white paper explaining the benefits, measurement and retention of anthocyanins in its Suntava Purple Corn. Anthocyanins are a subclass of flavonoids (polyphenolic compounds found in plants) that have been linked to numerous health benefits. A source of natural food coloring, anthocyanins provide fruits, flowers and plant organs their…

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Looking ahead in 2019: HFI identifies food trends

January 8, 2019

HFI is looking ahead in 2019, highlighting the trends that we anticipate continued growth throughout this year. Plant-based foods While a plant-based diet isn’t new, manufacturers are looking to utilize pulses, legumes, seeds and specialty grains in new and unique ways. Ancient grains are still trending within the plant-based proteins category; however, pulse utilization has emerged…

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HFI launches sustainability program

November 12, 2018

Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) is planting “seeds of sustainability” with the launch of its sustainability program. Touting “good for business, good for people and good for the land,” HFI’s sustainability program draws on its belief in stewardship to accomplish its vision of nourishing lives with healthy ingredients. Laura Grinde, HFI’s sustainability coordinator, explains “good for…

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HFI answers demand for healthy, clean-label oils with its non-GMO corn oil

October 16, 2018

Healthy Food Ingredients’ (HFI) answer to increasing demand for healthy, natural oils is its Non-GMO Project Verified corn oil. As consumers have been looking for foods that are clean label and minimally processed, there has been increased demand by manufacturers for healthier alternatives in oils. “HFI introduced the first Non-GMO Project Verified corn oil to…

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Long known as a supplier of key nutrients, baked goods are showing why they are built for it

October 9, 2018

There may not be a better food category to fortify than bakery products. According to Euromonitor International, baked goods is one of the largest packaged food categories with retail volume sales reaching about 160 million tons in 2017. Bread dominates with about 131 million tons, and Euromonitor projects global baked goods retail sales volume to…

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