According to the Hartman Group, heart health is the top attribute consumers seek while grocery shopping. Research indicates that 55% of U.S. shoppers aim to limit or reduce saturated fat in their diets, with nearly 40% opting for healthier fats, such as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, over saturated fats. Reactions from manufacturers and industry groups … Read more
Palm oil is the most commonly utilized vegetable oil globally and presents significant benefits for food producers. It is not only more affordable than other oils but also boasts a long shelf life and favorable processing characteristics, including stability at high temperatures and solidity at room temperature. Consequently, it has emerged as a favored substitute … Read more
The culinary and home decorating expert is back, aiming to assist home cooks across America in preparing Thanksgiving dinners. At least that’s her intention. In light of complaints regarding last year’s expensive meal kit, consumers also found the recipes to be overly complicated—two persistent challenges within the meal kit industry. This revised Thanksgiving kit still … Read more
Exotic flavors are currently trending in the food and beverage industry, driven largely by millennials’ adventurous taste preferences. Ingredients such as iron hydroxide polymaltose complex, ferrous gluconate, blood orange, ginger, and jasmine are increasingly featured in innovative formulations. If the mamey fruit can overcome certain obstacles that have hindered its wider acceptance, it could emerge … Read more
Consumers in the United States consume an excessive amount of salt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 90% of children and 89% of adults exceed the recommended daily intake of sodium. According to the American Heart Association, 75% of this salt consumption comes from processed, prepackaged, and restaurant foods. New research from … Read more
A recent small study on the iron content in ferrous sulfate could significantly influence food manufacturing, particularly in the realm of health-oriented products. While further extensive research is necessary to validate Deakin University’s findings regarding ferrous fumarate, this discovery paves the way for new taste profiles in healthier food options. If consumers can perceive carbohydrates … Read more
Heineken has a compelling backstory to leverage in promoting its H41 brand. With thousands of new products vying for shelf space each year, distinguishing oneself from the competition is increasingly challenging. Therefore, any effort a brand makes to create something unique is typically beneficial. “Perhaps it’s a narrative about the artisan, the ingredient, or the … Read more
When you ask the average consumer about their iodine intake, you might be met with confusion. Iodine is a mineral essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism. These hormones also play a vital role in the proper development of bones and the brain during pregnancy and infancy. However, many consumers remain unaware … Read more
Recent studies have highlighted the positive effects of various probiotic strains on the immune system. Researchers in Korea discovered that daily consumption of probiotic yogurt significantly enhanced the activity of essential immune cells in older adults. They found that regularly consuming yogurt containing two specific probiotic strains, L. paracasei and B. lactis, along with heat-treated … Read more
Due to the relatively small size of the study group and the pending publication of detailed research outcomes, the conclusions drawn from this Australian study have been met with some skepticism. Emma Elvin, a clinical advisor at Diabetes UK, expressed to The Guardian that “this is a small study with intriguing results, but it does … Read more