Sparkling water has become the trendy beverage of choice in recent times. Over the past decade, soda sales have plummeted, with U.S. soda consumption hitting a 30-year low in 2015. As soda sales declined, the popularity of sparkling water, particularly brands like Sparkling Ice, began to rise. Sparkling Ice has seen remarkable growth in just … Read more
Welch’s decision to intensify its presence in the soda market could be an astute strategy to broaden its brand reach, particularly as its fruit-based beverages may offer advantages over traditional sodas. For instance, Welch’s can utilize ingredients like Concord grapes, known for their positive effects on heart health and cognitive function, to promote a healthier … Read more
Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content in English, incorporating the keyword “pH of calcium citrate” three times: — Ferrous sulfate is commonly studied on platforms like Quizlet. One example of a supplement that contains ferrous fumarate and folic acid is the Livogen tablet, which includes 152 mg of ferrous fumarate and 1500 mcg … Read more
The significant rise in insurance claims for severe allergic reactions to food serves as a compelling indicator that food allergies may be increasing. While experts remain divided on whether food allergies are truly becoming more prevalent—often attributing misdiagnosed reactions to food as allergies—data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows an 18% increase … Read more
Snacking has emerged as one of America’s most beloved pastimes. Research from the NPD Group indicates that while Americans continue to have three meals a day, these meals are often smaller to accommodate snacking. On average, consumers indulge in about four to five snack foods daily, according to Datassential’s MenuTrends Keynote snacking report. A recent … Read more
The discovery of a method to lower the glycemic index of both white and brown bread while maintaining an enjoyable flavor is exciting news for health-conscious consumers, especially the 29 million Americans living with diabetes. One potential ingredient for this purpose is pomelo, a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, commonly referred to as Chinese … Read more
Eliminating partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from the American diet has proven to be a challenging and costly task for food manufacturers. The alternative oils are generally more expensive than their predecessors, but they are significantly healthier. The modified canola and soybean oils boast a high content of beneficial fats—such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—while containing … Read more
Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Concerns that global cocoa demand may surpass supply are linked to persistently low and unstable prices, alongside the looming threat of swollen shoot virus disease and insufficient warehouse storage in key cocoa-producing regions of West Africa, South America, and Asia. The International Cocoa Organization reports that approximately 4.7 million tons of … Read more
The shift towards plant-based products, irrespective of their ingredient origins, is fueled by two significant trends in the food industry: the rising demand for protein and the clean eating movement. “Younger consumers, particularly millennials, are seeking alternatives to red meat while still wanting to maintain their protein intake,” stated Guy Crosby, science editor for America’s … Read more
Veggie Noodle could greatly benefit from Encore Consumer Capital’s expertise with fresh food companies like California Splendor, FreshKO, and Juice Tyme, particularly in enhancing its purchasing, operations, food safety, and marketing capabilities. Scott Sellers, managing director of Encore, stated to Project NOSH, “You can’t be weak in any of those areas. We believe we can … Read more