N°64 - Évènements /JAS Compte-rendu agricultural sector is only at its advantages as compared to Among the products formu- beginnings in the food sector”. conventional GOS derived from lated with algae, Fibersea, With what consequences for milk sources is their plant, non- which allows the stabilization the ingredients suppliers? GMO, non-allergenic and natu- of dairy sauces and products, Simple ones: thanks to and rally lactose-free origin. is already on the market. Ulva through innovation, they can Of plant origin also, but this extracts are currently the also subscribe to a sustainable time marine, macroalage subject of studies regarding sourcing strategy. First of all, are yet another natural and their immunity-boosting and in a traditional way, by using renewable resource. Opportu- anti-depressive effects. the by-products derived from nistically used, they have many Another testimony, this time yellow pea refineries. This is advantages: natural resources, from Rudy Menin, R&D manager what Marie Bellenger, Busi- little or no processing at all, of Biospringer (Lesaffre ness Development Manager of available in huge amounts, Group), whose presentation on Olygose, recalled with regard naturally renewable and last the sustainability of production to the production of galacto- but not least, high added-value via biotechnology presented oligosaccharides (GOS) used potential. This is what Pi Nyvall in figures the environmental as prebiotics, mainly for infant Collen, Scientific Director of benefits/impact of the proteins nutrition products. The main Olmix Group, put forward. obtained by fermentation of the CONSUMERS’ its supply mostly focuses onproducts high in fibres to promotedepartments. Under this threat,the major brands of meat-based EXPECTATIONS AND intestinal comfort ; Brazil: products have started to invest in products that ally functionality this category if considering the ANSWERS and naturalness as well as a varied historical benefits of vegetable offer of gluten-free products ; diets. Building on a gourmet Italy: a strongly developed supply communication strategy, complex XTC World Innovation hosted a TV of lactose-free products and savours and textures, new 164 streaming platform as well as the products based on ancient/whole ingredients such as almond, Product Trends & Innovation area cereals and grains■ coconut or cashew nut, the during the JAS Health & Food Days. desserts that offer alternative Here are some of the trends identifi ed solutions to dairy products are by this major partner of food multiplying in the super fresh food innovation, in particular of SIAL. Well-being departments. The universe of burgers concerns both vegetarian Consumers’ expectations: energy and flexitarian consumers since intake or the feeling of relaxation the emergence of complex Cosmetics and well-being. “Product” answers: burger recipes (mostly based on their ingredients stimulate the vegetables, pulses and cereals) Consumers’ expectations: body or promote the sensation of that come in sophisticated packs optimization of the beauty capital relaxation and well-being. Product and aim to be more appetizing than via diet. Product categories: categories: Dietetic drinks ; Dry tofu or soy-based substitutes. ■ products with a cosmetic promise. fruits and seeds ; Refrigerated Product categories: Food drinks. Strong-growth countries: supplements ; Dietetic drinks ; Germany: products formulated Candies. Strong-growth countries: with superfoods ; The United Towards a slimmer Japan: products enriched with Kingdom: high-protein products world hyaluronic acid, antioxidants or dedicated to athletes but not only... even hydrogen to limit the ageing ; China: energy drinks that play on Monk fruit is native to South-East of the skin.■ naturalness with super ingredients Asia and it boasts a sweetening such as ginger or maca. ■ power 300 times stronger than that of sugar. It is the small newcomer in the “natural sweetener” Health passes category. through diet Plant benefits... Appetite-control products are leaving the area of food Consumers’ expectations: the Products fully formulated with supplements to be used for the consumption of nutrients that vegetables and imitating the formulation of more complex promote health. A diet that helps existing products known by foodstuffs such as chocolate or treating certain pathologies. consumers to provide a healthy coffee pods. “Product” answers: Products and convenient alternative. Such Also used for slimming products, whose added or naturally present/ examples are vegetable noodles, infusion is a manufacturing absent ingredients promise a rice-style vegetable crumbles... process that allows adding taste displayed health benefit. Formulated with soy, lentils, pea without, nevertheless, adding Product categories: Cereals ; or other pulses, the presence calories. Yoghurt ; Dietetic drinks. of 100% vegetable-based main Substituting a caloric ingredient Strong-growth countries: Japan: dishes is expanding in deli food with another ingredient having ■ / Juillet - Août - Septembre 2018 / N°64 / L’Actualité des Ingrédients Fonctionnels & Santé