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Perspectives is written for technical professionals by Cargill’s food and beverage scientists. Each month, Cargill technologists and applications scientists address some of the key challenges being faced by food and beverage formulators.
Helping parents balance their kids' dietsBy Lakshmi Sitaram Today's parents are educated about the benefits of childhood nutrition and strive to give their kids more healthful foods, but several barriers can get in the way. Food manufacturers who can help parents overcome these obstacles can help boost kids' nutrition while increasing market share.
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Childhood nutritionIt’s likely you’ve heard about the childhood obesity epidemic; nearly 1 in 3 children in America is overweight or obese. Cargill has solutions to help food and beverage manufacturers develop products to address the nutritional and sensory needs of children (4-18 years old). |
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Functional foodsFunctional foods go beyond basic nutrition to provide additional health benefits. Cargill has a broad ingredient portfolio and technical expertise that can help our customers incorporate functional ingredients into their food and beverage formulations. See what Cargill technologists and applications scientists have to say about some of the ingredients we offer to help promote better health. |
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Increase fiberA high-fiber diet appears to have many health benefits. Fiber, a carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes is not digested by the body like fats and oils. Selecting tasty foods that increase your fiber intake isn't difficult and as consumers, we have more increased fiber options now than in the past. See what Cargill technologists and applications scientists have to say about some of the key challenges being faced by food formulators. |
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Increase whole grainsWhole grains are an important source of fiber and other nutrients. Whole grains, as well as foods made from them, consist of the entire grain seed, usually called the kernel. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that all Americans make half or more of their grains whole grains. See what Cargill technologists and applications scientists have to say about some of the key challenges being faced by food formulators. |
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IndulgenceCargill helps our customers create indulgent formulations that meet today's consumer preferences. |
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Cost managementIn addition to supplying ingredients and formulation expertise to our customers that consistently produce high-quality products, Cargill also helps our customers manage costs by boosting operational efficiency, managing market risks and optimizing product formulations. |
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LifeStagesDeveloped by Cargill’s market researchers, the proprietary LifeStages Framework examines age and generations, and then segments each generation by the presence of children in the household. The proprietary Framework enables an understanding of the impact of macro trends and food and beverage trends on each generation and segment. |
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Reduced fat and healthy oilsConsumer needs and policy initiatives are driving reduced fat and healthier oils dialogue and action in the food industry. Cargill’s solutions can help satisfy these needs in your food applications. See what Cargill technologists and applications scientists have to say about some of the key challenges being faced by food formulators. |
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Reduced calories and sugarConsumer needs are driving reduced calories/sugar dialogue and action in the food industry. Cargill’s solutions can help satisfy these needs in your food and beverage applications. See what Cargill technologists and applications scientists have to say about some of the key challenges being faced by food and beverage formulators. |
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