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Articles Tagged with ''functional''

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2025 Trends

Making the Most of a Lucrative Pet Food Market

Natural retailers have an opportunity to be a key conduit in helping customers support their pets’ health. Find out how to cultivate a loyal customer base.
January 16, 2025
Scott Steinford, Founder, Trust Transparency Consulting
Three pet trends to watch in 2025, plus strategies for cultivating a loyal customer base.

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Please, Somebody Do Something to Beat Boredom in Food & Bev!

SPINS explores the areas offering opportunities for brands to disrupt in 2025.
January 16, 2025
Fitts, Director of Customer Education at SPINS, Benji

SPINS encourages brands to shake it up in 2025. Don't miss key inisghts and inspirtion!


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10 Trends for 2025 From Innova Market Insights

Quality and Innovation will lead the way in the upcoming year
November 7, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The global market insights provider has released its list of top 10 trends to be on the lookout for in the new year. 


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Making Products Shine: Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners

Discover how the landscape of these product-perfecting ingredients is shifting,
September 26, 2024
Rebecca Viscomi

Natural sweeteners and colors are driving innovation in the food and beverage industry.


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4 Trends in the Sweets and Snacks Industry

...plus a market data update from SPINS
July 19, 2024
Nancy Trent

One of the most notable shifts in sweets and snacks is the rise of functional and health-focused options.


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Mastering the Microbiome

Microbiome Delivery Options Are Good For Everyone

This is a win for shoppers and for the market.
July 8, 2024
Anthony Balderrama, Senior Content Manager, SPINS

Gut health was a concern for consumers with health issues or for early adopters in specialty stores. Today, “microbiome” and “gut health” are part of the general vernacular, and they’re on the minds of shoppers as they head to the store.



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Highlights from Vitafoods 2024

Take a look at what branded ingredients suppliers showcased at the event in Geneva, Switzerland.
May 21, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Informa Markets hosted Vitafoods Europe 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 14-16, and ingredient suppliers were showcasing what's new and what's next.


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From Lion’s Mane and Probiotics to Chocolates, Functional Food Companies Attempt to Offer Holistic Wellness

The global functional food ingredient market is showcasing considerable growth due to high demand for personalized nutrition plans and dietary solutions.
April 11, 2024
Nandini Roy Choudhury, Client Partner for Food & Beverages, Future Market Insights

Modern consumers, especially young adults, are hungry for food and beverages that not only provide nutrition but also help support their sleep, elevate mood, and help manage stress.


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Get Set for SupplySide East 2024

Check out what's happening at the show!
April 3, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SupplySide East comes to NJ on April 16 and 17, uniting leaders in the food, beverage, supply, distributor, manufacturing industries, and more to present and discuss information across their fields.


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ECRM’S Virtual Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa, Winter Program: 8 Trends to Watch

April 28, 2021
Nancy Trent
Earlier this year, ECRM hosted their virtual Coffee, Tea and Cocoa, Winter Program, providing the best way to ensure quality face-to-face time throughout the pandemic. Coffee and tea has become a morning ritual that is so important to so many people, especially in these more isolated times where we are...
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