[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Move over meat...more Americans are branching out and opting for “flexitarian” lifestyles, eating both traditional meat and plant-based alternatives—and, according to a report from data analytics company Nielsen, these consumers are ushering in a new area of protein consumption (1). The Nielsen report, titled “The F Word: Flexitarian is Not...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Delicious dollops and drizzles, spicy toppings, savory stir-ins...at the Summer Fancy Food Show, which took place at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from June 23 to 25, brands were on hand to showcase their sauces and condiments—and WholeFoods was there to learn about the latest and sample...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the Summer Fancy Food Show spotlighting so much mmm in New York City, we can’t get gourmet off our minds. Fancy Food is the largest specialty food display in the country, featuring more than 180,000 products including confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic, natural, organic and more. There’s a...
[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]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...
