“Navigating the Clean Label Trend: Challenges and Innovations in Reformulating Baking Mixes and Frozen Goods”

Reformulating baking mixes and frozen baked goods presents significant challenges and costs, whether an ingredient is being removed or added. The inclusion of artificial flavors and colors was once justified, but General Mills has recognized compelling reasons to eliminate them, primarily driven by the growing consumer demand for healthier options. Major consumer packaged goods (CPG) … Read more

“Coconut Craze: The Rise of Coconut Products in the Health Food Market and Its Impact on Consumer Trends”

Pret A Manger reportedly sells 6,000 servings of its coconut porridge daily and has credited both this item and its vegetarian offerings for driving revenue and earnings growth in 2016. The popularity of food products made with coconut—such as snacks, flour, oil, and beverages—has reached a level where approximately one in every 20 products sold … Read more

“Rising Trends in Gut Health: The Impact of Aquamin and Activated Charcoal on Food and Beverage Products”

The FONA International report highlights the increasing significance of gut health among consumers, leading to a rise in the number of food and beverage products that make digestive health claims. According to the report, the U.S. market for digestive products experienced a 12% growth from 2012 to 2017. One ingredient gaining attention is Aquamin, which … Read more

“Exploring Flavor Trends: From Salted Caramel to Bariatric Multivitamins in Today’s Food and Beverage Market”

Comax is not taking significant risks with most of its collections. Many of these flavors—salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé—have been appearing in various products such as ice cream, water, rice, candy, and wine for some time now. Salted caramel has proven to be a lasting favorite, as consumers are drawn … Read more

“Understanding Iron Supplements: The Roles of Ferrous Bisglycinate, Ferrous Fumarate, and Citracal Regular in Combating Iron Deficiency”

Ferrous bisglycinate is often discussed in various languages, including Telugu, primarily due to its benefits in treating iron deficiency. Ferrous fumarate, specifically in the dosage of 210 mg tablets, is another common iron supplement. When considering how long one can take ferrous fumarate, it’s important to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice. Additionally, … Read more

“Strategic Acquisition: Hain Celestial’s Move to Enhance Natural Sweetener Portfolio with Clarks Maple Syrup”

Acquiring a producer of maple syrup and natural sweeteners appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. The products from Clarks not only complement Hain Celestial’s existing brands but also tap into the growing trend of natural sweeteners. As consumers increasingly seek to reduce their sugar intake, options like maple syrup, honey, … Read more

“Emerging Trends: Alcohol and Tobacco Industries Adapt to the Rising Cannabis Market”

Malandrakis and Shane MacGuill, the head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed webinar attendees that the global alcohol and tobacco markets are ceding ground to cannabis and other competing products. These emerging products are seeking innovative ways to thrive in a challenging yet potentially profitable landscape. “Alcohol distributors recognize that cannabis development is unavoidable … Read more

“Enhancing Gut Health: The Rising Demand for Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome-Focused Products”

Consumers today are increasingly focused on their gut health, prompting food and beverage manufacturers to incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into their existing products. This shift has created a demand for additional features that enhance consumer microbiomes. The human body is home to trillions of bacteria and other microbes collectively known as the microbiome, which significantly … Read more