In 2023, our experts focused on a few of the major factors influencing the world of food, beverage, and nutrition – Sustainable nutrition, Women’s Health, the microbiome, food waste, and nutrients linked to health such as sodium reduction. As we look back on 2023, we wanted to share the top health and nutrition pieces that were the most popular among our readers from our content published last year.
Our most-read health and nutrition pieces of content for 2023
1. Ten Key Health and Nutrition Trends 2023
Our Top Ten Health and Nutrition Trends for 2023 explore the exciting topics for nutrition and health in the food and beverage world. Our trends look at what developments in research, technology, product development, and the consumer landscape are propelling the food and beverage industry, as well as global food system, forward. 
2. Importance of Hydration
Water is essential for the proper function of the human body. The importance of hydration lies in its role in allowing the body to perform our internal processes effectively and efficiently. Learn more about hydration, its essential roles in the body, the impact of dehydration, and methods to better optimize your hydration.
3. Sustainable Nutrition Hub
Our Sustainable Nutrition Hub is a great location to learn about sustainable nutrition and its important role across the food and beverage industry. In 2023, the page was updated with new information on socio-cultural and economic factors that impact on sustainable nutrition. These insights provide a fresh view of potential challenges and opportunities for global sustainable nutrition efforts.
4. The Role of Enzymes in Food
Enzymes are proteins that are produced by all living organisms. They are used as catalysts many biological processes and biochemical reactions. In 2023, we expanded more on this article to show how important enzymes have become in the food and beverage industry. Learn more about new information on enzymes processes used in the baking industry and for improving plant-based products are beginning to gain popularity.
5. Innovating for Women’s Health Webinar 
In 2023, we hosted an extremely important webinar on Women’s Health. With Women’s Health being a top trend for 2023 and lagging behind in understanding (compared to men’s health), it was vital to bring attention to the unique health and nutritional needs for women at various stages of life. Learn more and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this market, explore the latest advancements in research and technology, and learn from successful product innovation case studies.
