Earlier this year, Nielsen data from the Organic Trade Association revealed that organic foods are present in 82.3% of the 117 million American households. This widespread adoption likely contributed to an 8.4% surge in sales, reaching a record $43 billion last year, as consumers filled their kitchens with organic items like crackers, strawberries, lettuce, and … Read more
The latest Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. government recommend that whole grains should constitute 50% of all grains consumed. They also advise limiting the intake of refined grains and products made from them—especially those high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium, such as cookies, cakes, and various snack foods. Most refined grains undergo processing … Read more
Despite recently implementing cost-cutting measures following a decline in its second-quarter earnings—attributed to weak margins and South American farmers holding onto their crops in anticipation of better prices—Bunge has been steadily acquiring companies. This spring, the company expanded its portfolio by purchasing the Argentine oil producer Aceitera Martínez S.A. Additionally, in 2015, it acquired Whole … Read more
Consumers are increasingly focused on improving their diets by opting for healthier choices, and this trend now extends to their dessert selections. Healthier chocolate brands are reassuring shoppers that indulging in chocolate can be a nutritious choice, particularly when it comes to single servings of chocolate with a higher cocoa content. Nonetheless, products like ferrous … Read more
The egg replacements currently available on the market are derived from various ingredients such as soy, flaxseed, potato starch, tapioca flour, chia seeds, and garbanzo beans. While some of these substitutes can mimic the binding, moisture, or bulk properties of eggs, they often fall short in other critical areas. Eggs serve over 20 essential functions … Read more
Kellogg’s venture capital fund was among approximately a dozen investors participating in the funding round for MycoTechnology. The company aims to utilize a portion of this investment to establish a commercial production facility in Aurora, CO, capable of producing up to 4,000 tons of its protein product each year. The plant-based protein sector is experiencing … Read more
As consumer demand for natural food products continues to rise, manufacturers are increasingly pressured to assess early whether their new offerings will appeal to mainstream buyers. Shoppers today are not only evaluating the functional aspects of a product but also considering personal values such as transparency, social purpose, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. This insight was … Read more
The findings from the survey highlight that modern parents are prioritizing nutritious, delicious, and safe food options for their children, actively steering clear of GMOs, added sugars, artificial colors, preservatives, and trans fats. Forecasts indicate that millennial parents, who will make up 80% of the demographic in the next 15 years, will significantly contribute to … Read more
As children return to school and the leaves begin to change, the flavors of food transition from the light offerings of summer to the comforting tastes of fall. For many consumers, the official arrival of fall is marked by the release of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes, which went on sale on September 5. However, this … Read more
Probiotics have become one of the most sought-after functional ingredients in today’s food and beverage industry. Various strains of beneficial bacteria have been shown to enhance digestive health, strengthen immunity, and improve organ function, leading to a growing market for probiotics. BCC Research forecasts that the global probiotics market will reach $50 billion by 2020. … Read more