[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are your customers feeling frazzled? If so, have you pointed them to the fermented products section? Research shows that fermented foods may play an even larger role in health than previously thought, benefiting everything from oral health to cognitive function (2). And the word is out among consumers. The global...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Back in July 2019, the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute released data on retail sales of plant-based foods. The findings: Retail sales of plant-based foods had grown 11% between April 2018 and April 2019, compared to 2% growth in the overall retail food market (1).
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Sustainable” is a big buzzword these days, thanks to growing awareness of climate change and of the impact of waste. It’s made its way into the mainstream: Coca-Cola Company in November announced that it had produced 300 proof-of-concept bottles containing 25% recycled marine plastic, which, Packaging Digest notes, is a...
As we enter a new year and the beginning of a new decade, there’s no better time to make sure your digestive health aisle is well-stocked: Products that heal and nourish the gut are likely the helping hand your customers will need to achieve all their health resolutions in 2020.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ancient grains market is taking wholesome to a whole new level. Consumers are looking for a transparent list of functional ingredients that offer convenience and nutrition, and ancient grains help deliver on that. “Unlike modern grains, ancient grains have survived intact for centuries and have more vitamins, minerals, fiber...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From salty-crunchy bites to smooth-n-creamy spoonfuls, Americans love to snack. More than 90% of consumers say they reach for a little nibble multiple times a day, and the sector has reached nearly $100 billion dollars (1). Increasingly, shoppers won’t settle for snacks packed with sugar and artificial chemicals that make...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have your cake and be healthy, too? As consumers become increasingly aware that consuming excess added sugars can lead to weight gain and a whole host of ills, they’re seeking out lower-sugar, natural products that help them enjoy the occasional treat with guilt or worry. “Sugar reduction is now affecting...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bring out the flannels and haunted hayrides— it’s fall, folks! And as the temps settle to a comfortable cool, people will be warming up with those long-anticipated pumpkin spice lattes, cinnamon teas and apple ciders. Instead of settling for the occasional coffee-shop splurge, this autumn customers are reaching for hot...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a diet term, “FODMAP” may not be as buzzy as Keto or Mediterranean—but for some people, a low-FODMAP diet makes a major difference in vitality and overall wellbeing. FODMAPs are non-digestible short-chain fermentable carbohydrates that aggravate gut symptoms, generally in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (1). The term...
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