Protein powder is a $10 Billion market in the United States, with thousands of companies joining the sector to make the most of this growing trend.

However, start-up Plasma Nutrition has just developed a patented technology that could dramatically change the market. It’s technology improves the performance of protein, increasing its solubility and amount that can be absorbed by the consumer. This has major consequences for brands, allowing them to put more protein in their products, lessen packaging and improve taste profiles!

Jess Gay spoke with Plasma Nutrition founders Stephen Motosko and Chris Flynn Rozanski to find out more.

Nelly Baron Communications for SIAL network talked to Claire Phoenix about this year’s SIAL 2016 – the largest food and beverage show in the world.

The SIAL global event company has seen growth in Canada (Montreal), China and the Middle East and is always looking for more sites but only where food distribution is growing i.e a middle class population with spending power and a desire for diverse food.

Indonesia is looking likely as the next SIAL event but not the Philippines. Singapore is already the main food supplier hub and has the biggest shows in the world.

In all, 160,000 visitors are expected to view the over 7000 exhibitors (including a food processing machinery section) plus 120 delegate food ministers from around the world.

The Gulfood Awards 2016 held during a ceremony in Dubai saw Agthia Group scoop three awards in the categories of Best New Baked or Confectionery Product with Monty’s Bakehouse, Best Foods Company and Best Consumer Marketing Campaign for Al Ain Water Essentials for Life.

Bill Bruce spoke with Agthia's Executive Vice President Fasahat Beg about what the awards wins mean to the company, their innovative range of products and what's in the future.

Enzymotec produce lipid based biofunctional ingredients and products. Itay Shafat from the company spoke with Claire Phoenix about sports nutrition.

Food Loves Tech is the first-of-its-kind exposition to be held in New York this weekend that will offer consumers a portal to the future of food through technology.  FoodBev Media's Jessica Gay spoke to the show’s creative director Irwin Adam Eydelnant to find out more about the event.

Mathieu Lucot marketing manager of dry ingredient specialist EPI explained that the company are looking to increase their presence in the Middle East.

Mathieu also describes how the legislative environment is different in the Middle East than in other continents and how the company can help brand owners bring their products to market with their scientific expertise.

Patrick Coppens of Food Supplements Europe talked to Claire Phoenix about how cost savings can be made across Europe especially on the health care costs for cardiovascular disease.

At the 2016 Gulfood Awards held in Dubai, InSinkErator won the Best New Foodservice Innovation Award for their product The PowerRinse Waste Collection System.

Bill Bruce spoke with Mohamed Karam, senior business development manager about the product, what it can do for businesses and why their product should be chosen.

MKN scooped two awards in the categories of Best New Catering Equipment Innovation and Best Heavy Equipment Innovation awards at the 2016 Gulfood awards.

Elias Rached spoke with Bill Bruce about the history of the company and explains that the award wins are a culmination of years of hard work.