“Eagle Foods CEO Paul Smucker Wagstaff Optimistic About Food Sector Growth Amid Industry Shifts”

The manufacturer of essential household products like Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk and PET evaporated milk has expressed a positive outlook for the struggling food products sector. This comes as they aim to acquire unwanted brands that family-owned businesses and large corporations are discarding. Paul Smucker Wagstaff, CEO of Eagle Foods, shared with Food Dive … Read more

“Convenience Meets Nutrition: Whole Food Brands Innovate to Attract On-the-Go Breakfast Consumers”

As the cereal industry faces ongoing challenges, numerous whole food brands are adopting convenience-focused product reformulations to attract consumers back to the category. While many of these innovations are specifically aimed at millennials—who, according to a Mintel study, believe that pouring a bowl of cereal is too much work—people of all ages are increasingly seeking … Read more

“Enhancing Nutritional Intake: General Mills’ Innovative Fortification of Cereals to Address Micronutrient Deficiencies in American Diets”

In the United States, many individuals consume more calories than they expend, yet their intake of certain micronutrients remains below recommended levels. Research indicates that the consumption of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and vitamin D in the U.S. is sufficiently low to be considered a public health concern, primarily due to inadequate intake of vegetables, … Read more

“Legal Challenges Over Misleading Food Labeling: The Case of ‘Natural’ Products and Health Claims”

Lawsuits aimed at food companies for misleading labeling appear to be a persistent issue. For example, Post has faced legal action for labeling its cereals as “natural” despite the fact that the crops used in their ingredients were treated with synthetic herbicides. Similarly, General Mills is currently battling a lawsuit concerning Cheerios Protein, where plaintiffs … Read more

“General Mills’ Shift Towards Healthier Ingredients: Adapting to Consumer Demands and Market Challenges”

As consumers increasingly gravitate towards healthier, fresher, and more recognizable ingredients, General Mills and other food manufacturers have been slow to innovate—until recently. In 2016, food companies enhanced the health profiles of approximately 180,000 products, a rise of over 100,000 items from the previous year, according to the Consumer Goods Forum. With consumer preferences showing … Read more

“Choosing the Right Iron Supplement: A Guide to Ferrous Fumarate, Ferrous Gluconate, and Ferrous Bisglycinate with Calcium Considerations”

Here’s a rewritten version of your request in English, incorporating the specified keywords: — Ferrous fumarate combined with folic acid and zinc sulfate tablets is a popular choice among supplements. When considering iron supplements, ferrous gluconate is often recommended as one of the best brands available. Additionally, ferrous bisglycinate, enhanced with vitamin C, is gaining … Read more

“Adapting to Dietary Needs: The Evolution of Ice Cream in Response to Food Allergies and Consumer Trends”

While ice cream isn’t significantly becoming healthier, it is evolving alongside current trends to be more accessible for those with food allergies and intolerances. This adaptation is logical, given that approximately 15 million Americans have at least one food allergy, including 5.9 million children, according to Food Allergy Resource and Education. Additionally, the National Institutes … Read more

“Shifting Towards Wellness: The Rise of Clean Eating and Healthier Food Choices”

Food trends may fluctuate, but the growing emphasis on clean eating and healthier lifestyle choices—alongside the decline of heavily processed foods—is a lasting change. Consumers are increasingly aware of how their food choices contribute to their overall wellness, often opting for dietary solutions instead of relying solely on medications. Recently, there has been a surge … Read more

“Impact of Xylella Fastidiosa on Olive Oil Production and Consumer Trends Towards Alternative Healthy Oils”

Spread by insects, Xylella fastidiosa is regarded by the European Union as “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria globally, leading to various diseases and significantly impacting agriculture economically.” The EU is the largest olive oil producer in the world, contributing 73% to the global output, with Spain alone responsible for 56% of this supply. … Read more