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Blockchain: behind the buzzwords

|60% of pharma professionals are thought to be currently using or experimenting with blockchains.|Blockchain has the potential to improve the trust and transparency of clinical trials.

All the fun of the fair

Saint Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, Germany. The city will host this year’s Hi Europe event.|Allocated zones allow producers to showcase new ingredients and processes in manufacturing foodstuff for the market.|The event offers a programme of seminars and networking events for industry professionals.

Hit the strip

|SupplySide West offered programming tackling hot-button issues affecting the industry.

Bacterial boost: probiotics

|Probiotics have been shown to reduce the risk and duration of respiratory track infections.|Studies have shown that probiotics effectively reduce the risk of necrotising enterocolitis, and some authors have suggested that it be unethical to not use probiotics on at-risk children.

On the whey up

|Whey is no longer just associated with gym bunnies: the ingredient has moved into several sectors, including the beverage and dessert spaces.|The rise of whey has a downside, as concerns for acid whey’s environmental impact grow.

Snack in action: growth of cheese

With busy and demanding schedules, unconventional consumption occasions have become increasingly common. Consumer eating trends have shifted away from three set mealtimes towards snacking throughout the day. As

More to offer: benefits of astaxanthin

|Boiling lobsters allows astaxanthin to give the decapods their red tint.|The compound is said to have many health benefits, but human trials are yet to determine this.|Several studies have found that astaxanthin’s benefits could include reducing brain ageing and improving cardiovascular health. Cardax is currently conducting a trial into the compound’s effects on the latter.

The good brother: hemp-based foods

|Hempseed-based products are free from many common allergens and naturally gluten-free.|CBD-based foodstuffs are often delicious, beneficial and ultimately safe.

Get the scoop: vegan ice creams

Last year, Ben & Jerry’s introduced a dairy-free range of ice cream made with almonds.|Supermarkets and food suppliers are rushing to meet veganism’s increasing popularity.|Supermarket vegan ranges look to turn favourite foods into vegan-friendly, on-the-go options.