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Innova Market Insights has indicated that almonds are benefiting from a growing consumer preference for simple, clean label ingredients, alongside their established reputation as a healthy food choice. They frequently appear in free-from products, including gluten-free, preservative-free, and additive-free options. Additionally, their distinctive texture serves as a product differentiator, with the term “crunchy” being associated … Read more

Although consumers are shifting away from sodas, not every individual is gravitating towards bottled water, which became the nation’s top beverage last year. For those who seek alternatives to plain water and are more conscious of ingredient labels, beverage manufacturers have responded by incorporating more naturally energizing components like ginseng, caffeine, and fruits into their … Read more

Palm oil is the most widely utilized vegetable oil globally, providing significant benefits for food manufacturers. It is not only more affordable than other vegetable oils, but it also boasts a long shelf life and advantageous processing characteristics, such as stability at high temperatures and solid consistency at room temperature. Consequently, it has emerged as … Read more

Halo Top’s rapid rise in the frozen dessert market has been significantly driven by consumer admiration for its packaging. Each pint of Halo Top showcases a prominent design featuring a large ice cream scoop on the front, with calorie information per pint printed in bold, eye-catching typeface — making this detail more prominent than the … Read more

The manufacturer of essential household staples, including Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk and PET evaporated milk, has expressed a positive outlook on the struggling food products sector as it seeks to acquire unwanted brands from both family-owned businesses and large corporations. Paul Smucker Wagstaff, CEO of Eagle Foods, shared with Food Dive that his company … Read more

As the cereal industry faces ongoing challenges, numerous established brands are turning to convenience-focused product reformulations to attract consumers back to their offerings. While many of these innovations specifically target millennials—a demographic in which a Mintel study revealed that 40% find pouring a bowl of cereal too labor-intensive—individuals of all ages are increasingly seeking on-the-go … Read more

In the United States, the majority of individuals consume more calories than they expend; however, their intake of certain micronutrients often falls short of recommended levels. Research indicates that the consumption of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and vitamin D is sufficiently low to pose a public health concern, primarily due to inadequate intake of vegetables, … Read more

Lawsuits against food manufacturers over misleading labeling appear to be a recurring issue. For instance, Post has faced legal action for labeling its cereals as “natural,” despite the fact that the crops used in the ingredients were treated with synthetic herbicides. Similarly, General Mills is currently contesting a lawsuit regarding Cheerios Protein, where plaintiffs argue … Read more

As consumers increasingly favor healthier, fresher, and more recognizable ingredients, food manufacturers like General Mills have been slow to adapt—until recently. According to the Consumer Goods Forum, food companies improved the health profiles of around 180,000 products in 2016, a significant rise of over 100,000 items compared to the previous year. With consumer preferences remaining … Read more

Ferrous fumarate 322 mg is available for purchase at Boots, along with ferrous bisglycinate and ferrous sulfate, which contains 220 mg per 5 ml in liquid form for pediatric dosage. The iron and glycine suspension is widely recognized for its uses. Additionally, it’s important to complement these iron supplements with liquid calcium with D3, as … Read more