National Nutrition Month 2024 + Low Sugar Juice Technologies – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 150

March marks National Nutrition Month 2024 — a time when the food industry, health professionals and communities across the globe unite to emphasize the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the history of National Nutrition Month as well as how various food industry stakeholders can contribute to the significant month. The stakeholders include food manufacturers and processors, retailers and supermarkets, foodservice providers, technology and innovation and collaboration with health organizations. Vera and Sydney discuss how the food the industry can make a lasting impact on public health and nutrition awareness and wonder which of the stakeholders can have the most impact.

Also in this episode, Sydney talks about the growing demand for low sugar juice. Driven by consumers’ growing awareness of the health risks associated with high sugar intake, this demand has spurred innovation among food technology companies. This has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies aimed at reducing the sugar content in fruit juices without compromising on taste or nutritional value. She explains various technologies, including membrane filtration, vacuum evaporation, enzymatic treatment and selective breeding of fruits. She also talks about several pioneering companies that are leading the movement, each with a unique approach. As these technologies continue to evolve, we can expect the low sugar juice market to expand, offering even more options for those looking to reduce their sugar intake.