[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s go-go-go world, people are looking for foods that are convenient and practical—but increasingly people won’t settle for convenience foods that are overly processed and loaded with artificial ingredients and empty calories. Indeed, 61% of the American population say healthfulness has a significant impact on their food and beverage...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s a major shift taking place right now: 39% of Americans now say they are actively trying to eat more plant-based foods, according to a Nielsen survey (1). There are a number of reasons driving this: Plant-based products are vegan, lactose-free, better for the planet, and full of micronutrients. And...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our hunter-gatherer, pre-agricultural ancestors were on to something: Following their lead and eating the Paleo way is linked to health benefits including weight loss, improved glucose tolerance, better blood pressure control and lower triglycerides, according to experts at the Mayo Clinic (1). The simplest way of looking at things? If...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Which term should be used: Bioengineered, genetically engineered, genetically modified, transgenic or biofortified? It was the subject of heated discussions at the 40th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) in November 2018, and the debate still rages on. One thing is clear:...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The beverage category is booming—it’s now a $1.54 trillion dollar industry, and that number is expected to climb to $2.09 trillion by 2022, with consumers branching out from the same-old sips and sampling offerings that are more nutritious, natural and innovative (1). Given the trend, manufacturers (including mainstream giants like...
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fermented food, beverages and supplements are taking the market by storm as consumers learn more about what a boon fermented options are for wellbeing. And the trend is expected to continue gaining steam: The global fermented ingredients market is projected to grow at the rate of 8.7% during the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A gluten-free (GF) diet is simple in theory: no gluten allowed; everything else is fine. It exists as the only treatment for celiac disease, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks gluten particles, flattening cells in the small intestine and preventing the absorption of nutrients and calories...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s no doubt about it: Keto is wildly popular. In terms of Google searches, it reigns supreme over other popular plans including Paleo, plant-based, Whole30, gluten-free and vegetarianism. Only veganism rises to meet it from time to time. Of course, those searches suggest an important point: Keto can be confusing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s go-go-go world, we’re all looking to make our lives a little easier, and increasingly people aren’t willing to sacrifice health in the process. No wonder the meal kit category is booming. These handy boxes include recipe cards along with pre-portioned ingredients that take the stress out of planning,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and drinks are a growing sector. According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the global RTE food products market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% through 2026. By the end of 2026, according to FMI, the sector could be valued at $195.3 billion (1). As...
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