Adapting quickly in fast-moving consumer categories
The Bridge2Food company was founded in 2002 to provide research & consultancy services in fast-moving consumer categories based on vegetable proteins and innovation. In recent years, international recognition has led to us developing the Protein Innovation Network (PIN) for the food industry as well as in specific food categories, such as healthy & nutritional bars, and conferences and courses on food
for school children, and seminars geared to elderly people.
The bridge between food specialists
We take pride in being the bridge between different food experiences and know-how and in delivering custom-made food solutions with a personal touch. We enjoy creating new international networks between food specialists and improving know-how by organizing platforms, conferences and courses around fast-moving food categories, as well as on food proteins. We also provide boardroom level strategic advice including practical hands-on experience for more tactical
or operational purposes.
Latest news ... did you know ... ?
- Leading soy ingredient supplier Solae one of the most ethical companies
- A growing global bars market with sound perspectives
- The UK retail market is again in a stage of flux: opportunities for bars
- Private label opportunities for bars
- After North America, Asia is the next leading region for drink product launches containing the ingredient L-carnitine
- Global Stevia NPD activity is already 58% more than for the whole of 2008
- The Nestle Lion Chocolate wafer bar has been used as a flavour for the new UK PowerBar’s Protein Plus 80% Nutritional Powder
- Protein is increasing in prevalence as a functional ingredient for beverages
- The new focus for shot drinks is energy
- L-Carnitine is predominantly used in energy & sports drinks (47%)
- Low carb claims for sports nutrition products are mostly used in nutritional powders & drinks (60%)
- Confectionery trends for 2009-2010
Haiti disaster - Soyfoods for Haiti Alliance Being Developed Internationally
In cooperation with various soyfoods-related entities, including the US-based World Soy Foundation, and the Canadian non-profit Malnutrition Matters, Bridge2Food is developing a multi-national SoyFoods Haiti Alliance Relief Effort or “SHARE”.
A number of major companies have already provided commitments. These include: Alpro NV, Europe’s leading soyfood company, Solae LLC, the world leader in soy-based ingredients, Vitasoy USA Inc., the pioneer of soymilk in America, and WhiteWave Foods, the producer of the leading US soymilk brand “Silk”. > read more |
