Nick Collias

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The Game Changers: 10 brands doing important work, creating lasting change in the F&B industry – slideshow

2 months ago | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

At a GlanceThese 10 brands prioritize sustainability in their day-to-day operations, helping foster a more circular economy. Some of the key practices they focus on are regenerative agriculture, renewable energy and zero-waste production. They are setting the stage for other food and beverage brands looking to explore sustainable strategies.
Accelerated shelf-life testing misleads accuracy

Mar 11, 2025 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

Want to know if your product will last a year or two on shelves or in storage? It’s simple: Just make a batch, wait a year or two, get it tested and you’ll find out. Sound slow? It is — which is why many brands are opting to speed things up. Accelerated shelf life manipulates the parameters that eventually lead to spoilage, like humidity and heat, in an incubator to create a shelf life estimate in a fraction of the time.
The functional beverage market opportunity

Mar 3, 2025 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

Want to view this premium content? Purchase required for full access. Log in now. At a GlanceMarket analysis of major functional beverage areas of opportunityResearch-backed ingredients that are poised to explodeGuidance on pairing, flavoring, and masking unique functional ingredients Energy has driven explosive growth in the functional beverage market for years. But what “energy” means to consumers, and how it aligns with their other health goals, is rapidly evolving.
10 brands setting a new standard in baked goods and confectionery

Feb 10, 2025 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

Log in now. This article is featured in the February digital magazine, which focuses on better-for-you baked goods and confectionery. During late 2024, the New York Times announced that we’ve entered a “golden age” of bakeries and baked goods. Why? A big reason is that they’re the ideal foods for a “snackified” life. “People want smaller, single-serve indulgences that feel more controlled.
Fake research threatens ingredient innovation

Nov 26, 2024 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

You may hear “fake research” and think that’s just a pharmaceutical or supplement industry problem. Or a problem in other countries than the U.S. But according to a pair of experts who spoke at the SupplySide West session, “The real news about fake science: How a flood of fraudulent research is threatening ingredient innovation in the AI age,” fraudulent research is spreading globally in every industry that relies on science.
Social media shapes the food, beverage industry

Nov 26, 2024 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

SupplySide West experts reveal how brands can harness the power of TikTok, nostalgia and sustainability to predict and drive food and beverage trends that resonate with today’s consumers. At a GlanceTikTok has become a powerful tool for brands to identify and capitalize on emerging food and beverage trends. Classic flavors from past generations are experiencing a resurgence, with brands innovating on traditional recipes.
Five expert-backed ingredients helping perimenopausal women thrive

Nov 21, 2024 | supplysidesj.com | Nick Collias

Perimenopausal nutrition represents a huge growing market. But what ingredients have the research to back up their potential? Here are the top picks from five Ph.D.s and researchers who are also women. At a GlancePerimenopausal women are proactively taking supplements, creating a growing opportunity. Certain supplements can speak to the specific concerns and symptoms of middle age. Supplements can help improve sleep quality, hormone balance and many other markers.
Beverage brands find sweet spot with moderate sugar

Nov 21, 2024 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

The beverage industry is shifting towards moderate sugar intake, with companies innovating to reduce sugar content while preserving flavor and consumer satisfaction. By blending alternative sweeteners like allulose and honey, product developers are striking a balance between health and taste. At a GlanceInstead of choices between high-sugar and zero-sugar options, brands are now focusing on beverages with moderate sugar.
AI, 3D printing primed to power meatless modernization

Nov 15, 2024 | supplysidefbj.com | Nick Collias

Plant-based foods may suggest a simple, natural approach to eating, but the process of developing and creating these foods is getting more high-tech by the day. And that’s exactly how it should be, according to Oliver Zahn, Ph.D.“Food is the biggest conceivable vertical [market] of AI for both climate change and human health.
Sustainable packaging for supplements is gaining momentum

Nov 14, 2024 | supplysidesj.com | Nick Collias

Brands are experimenting with innovations like cellulose bottles and corn bio-plastic wrapping. Here’s what consumers are willing to pay for sustainable packaging. At a GlanceThe supplement industry is a major producer of plastic waste. Sustainable packaging options are emerging in paper, aluminum and biodegradable polymers. Customers are willing to pay more for premium products in sustainable packaging.