Accurate food compositional analysis helps processors stay on top of consumer trends
What used to be hurry-up-and-wait tests in the lab can now be performed non-destructively on/in line, yielding immediate test results of food quality and consistency
With consumers more focused on health and nutrition, and empowered by the internet to follow the latest trends, food companies that cater to their needs will be rewarded, and those who lag behind punished by a growing segment of the market.
While food companies adapt to changing consumer preferences, they must also comply with FDA requirements for assuring that foods sold in the U.S. are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. For example, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) “requires most foods to bear nutrition labeling and requires food labels that bear nutrient content claims and certain health messages to comply with specific requirements.”