Stevia is becoming increasingly popular as consumers’ skepticism towards sugar rises and their interest in natural alternatives grows. According to Grand View Research, the global stevia market is expanding rapidly, with an estimated value of $337.7 million in 2015. With an anticipated annual growth rate of nearly 6%, the market could reach $556.7 million by … Read more
Sparkling water has become the drink of choice in recent times. Soda sales have significantly declined over the past decade, with U.S. soda consumption hitting a 30-year low in 2015. As soda sales diminished, interest in sparkling water surged. Over the past six years, sparkling water has seen remarkable growth, and the current challenge for … Read more
Welch’s decision to intensify its presence in the soda market could prove to be a clever strategy for broadening its brand reach, particularly since its fruit-based beverages might have an advantage over conventional sodas. For example, Welch’s could highlight ingredients such as Concord grapes, known for their potential benefits to heart and cognitive health, to … Read more
What distinguishes iron bisglycinate from ferrous sulfate? Additionally, what are the uses of ferric pyrophosphate tablets? When considering the administration of ferric gluconate, what nursing considerations should be taken into account? Moreover, how do ferric gluconate and iron dextran compare in terms of absorption? Finally, it is important to note that elemental calcium in calcium … Read more
The significant rise in insurance claims related to severe allergic reactions to food highlights the growing concern that food allergies may be on the increase. Experts have differing opinions on whether food allergies are truly becoming more prevalent, as many consumers mistakenly label reactions to food as allergies. Nonetheless, the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Snacking has become one of America’s preferred pastimes. Research from the NPD Group indicates that while Americans continue to enjoy three meals a day, many of these meals have shrunk in size to accommodate snacking. According to Datassential’s MenuTrends Keynote snacking report, consumers typically consume four to five snacks daily. Additionally, a recent study found … Read more
The potential to lower the glycemic index of both white and brown bread while maintaining a pleasant flavor could be groundbreaking for health-conscious consumers, particularly the 29 million Americans living with diabetes. Pomelo, also known as Chinese grapefruit, is a citrus fruit that originates from Southeast Asia. While it is cultivated in the U.S., it … Read more
Eliminating PHOs from the American diet has posed significant challenges and costs for food manufacturers. The new oils are pricier than their predecessors, but they are significantly healthier. Modified canola and soybean oils boast a high content of “good fats,” such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, while containing low levels of “bad fats,” including trans … Read more
Dive Brief: Concerns regarding the potential for global cocoa demand to outstrip supply stem from persistently low and unpredictable prices, coupled with the threat of swollen shoot virus disease and insufficient warehouse storage in key cocoa-producing regions of West Africa and Asia. The International Cocoa Organization reports that global cocoa production stands at approximately 4.7 … Read more
The shift towards plant-based products, regardless of their ingredient origins, is being propelled by two significant trends in the food industry: the rising demand for protein and the clean eating movement. According to Guy Crosby, science editor for America’s Test Kitchen and an adjunct associate professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, “Younger consumers, … Read more