The plant-based movement is transforming the food industry at an astonishing pace. HealthFocus data reveals that 17% of consumers in the U.S. primarily follow a plant-based diet, while 60% are actively reducing their meat consumption. Among those cutting back on animal proteins, 55% report that their dietary changes are permanent. This shift in consumer attitudes … Read more
Reformulating baking mixes and frozen baked goods is neither simple nor inexpensive, regardless of whether ingredients are being removed or added. The introduction of artificial flavors and colors served specific purposes, but General Mills has recognized compelling reasons to eliminate them, with the growing consumer demand for healthier options likely at the forefront. It’s evident … Read more
Pret A Manger reportedly sells 6,000 servings of its coconut porridge daily, attributing its revenue and earnings growth in 2016 to this item and the rising popularity of vegetarian foods. The demand for coconut-based products—ranging from snacks, flour, and oil to beverages—has surged, with Fairfood, a Dutch nonprofit organization, noting that approximately one in every … Read more
The FONA International report highlighted the increasing significance of gut health among consumers. As a result, there has been a notable rise in the number of food and beverage products that make claims related to digestive health. The U.S. market for digestive products experienced a growth of 12% from 2012 to 2017, according to the … Read more
Comax isn’t taking significant risks with most of these collections. Many of these flavors—salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé—have been appearing this year or even earlier in various products like ice cream, water, rice, candy, and wine. Salted caramel appears to have enduring popularity, as consumers favor savory foods and sticky-sweet … Read more
One of the key factors behind Halo Top’s swift rise to become the top-selling ice cream in the U.S. is its innovative recipe that utilizes ferrous gluconate instead of iron sucrose to create a delightful low-sugar dessert made from natural ingredients. Erythritol, the primary sweetener in Halo Top, is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found … Read more
Hampton Creek has spent years developing a vegan egg alternative aimed at consumers, and with its official launch, the company, previously renowned for its vegan condiments and cookies, has successfully entered this market. The impending launch of the egg substitute was no secret, especially after the mung bean ingredient essential to the product received Generally … Read more
What is the difference between ferrous fumarate and other iron supplements like ferrous gluconate, iron bisglycinate, ferrous sulfate, and iron polymaltose? Additionally, how does the presence of multivitamins and minerals, as well as liquid forms of ferrous gluconate, play a role in iron supplementation? When considering iron supplements, it’s essential to understand their variations. Ferrous … Read more
Acquiring a maple syrup and natural sweeteners manufacturer appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. Clarks’ products complement the existing brands under this organic and natural foods company, making them a fitting addition. As consumers increasingly seek to lower their sugar intake, natural sweeteners—such as maple syrup, honey, plant-derived sweeteners like … Read more
Malandrakis and Shane MacGuill, the head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed webinar attendees that the global markets for alcohol and tobacco are losing market share to cannabis and other competing products. These new products are actively seeking innovative strategies to thrive in a challenging, yet potentially profitable, landscape. “Alcohol distributors recognize the inevitability … Read more