The snack foods industry is smack-dab in the middle of a busy intersection. Barreling toward it from one direction are busy, on-the-go lifestyles that necessitate meal stand-ins and nutritious ways to ward off energy crashes. Meanwhile, snacks are being stampeded with a mandate for healthy ingredients that satisfy special...
Heart-healthy reformulations make it easier to indulge heart-ily. Improvement is the name of the game lately. Americans need to improve heart health, and what better way than through the stomach? Companies are revamping their product formulations, taking products that are poor in nutrition and injecting them with a wealth of...
Natural sweeteners satisfy a sweet tooth and your bottom line. The sweeteners category is ever evolving as consumers’ desires transition from low-/no-calorie sweeteners to low-carb to all-natural and back again. But more and more, consumers are recognizing the risks associated with artificial sweeteners and diets high in refined sugar and...
The mad dash from when your alarm clock goes off until you race to your car is no excuse to skip the best meal of the day: breakfast. From eggs to oatmeal, breakfast has much to offer in terms of great taste and nutrition to start the day...
It’s hard times in the ol’ USA and people are looking for ways to escape. What better way to do this than to take a journey through some delicious international foods? No, Taco Bell does not count; pizza does not an Italian dinner make; and Asian cuisine offers way...
Say goodbye to restrictions with allergen-free and special diet foods. Consumers are now more aware than ever of how food affects their overall health. However, for the sector of the population with food sensitivities and special dietary needs, this revelation has been long-lived. With or without a diagnosed condition, Americans...
We all know the best parts of the school day: recess, naptime and, of course, lunch! There are concerns, however, that lunchtime over the years might have become too much about fun and less about nutrition. However, the natural products industry is providing a way for little bodies to...
The healthy beverage market continues to expand. Beverages are an enormous part of our lives. We have coffee to wake us up or use as an excuse to meet a new date, tea to relax at bedtime, drinks with friends and family for special occasions, and juice with breakfast. Since...
Functional foods deliver health benefits in innovative ways. Pills. Capsules. Powders. Tablets. Sigh. While these are great options for many consumers, others are looking to add a little spark to their dietary regimens. Fortunately, functional foods offer a great option for those who want to boost their diet with foods...
If you’re interested in growing your grocery sales, try planting some seeds in the vegan section. Though vegans comprised a small group of shoppers years ago, a 2006 poll indicates it has branched out to include nearly 1.6% of all Americans (1). At roughly 4.2 million people, that’s about...
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