What Do Americans Think ‘Natural’ Foods Are?
When a food says “natural” on it, 51% of U.S. adults assume the product is made entirely of whole ingredients and 49% believe there are no preservatives.
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Analysis: Is Tattooed Chef a Cautionary Tale for Plant-Based Brands?
The global plant-based meat market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3% through 2030, but recent struggles could complicate the market.
Plant-Based Sweetener Innovations to Watch
The plant-based category is humming with natural sweetener innovation as artificial alternatives face mounting scrutiny from both consumers and government regulators.
Go with Your Gut: Marketing Advice for the ‘Gut Health Boom’
Gut health has become the latest health obsession for consumers, and medical professionals and brand marketers are taking note.
CPG Brands Adapting Marketing Messages to Reach Latin Consumers
According to a recent Kantar report, Latin America is home to nearly 40% of the global CPG and FMCG brands that are growing. Here’s a look at the most popular CPG brands in Latin America, …
Snack 50: The Surprising WHYs Behind Gen Z’s Snack Decisions
Earlier this summer, market research company Alpha-Diver and The Food Institute released the first ever Snack 50 report, the industry’s first measure of the psychological drivers of real-world consumer decision-making as it relates to snacking. …
The 15 Healthiest Low-Carb Foods
The low-carb foods market might be bloated, but opportunities remain for food and beverage companies to take advantage.
Global Expansion Tips for Plant-Based Businesses
Worldwide demand for animal and dairy protein is slated to reach $1.2 trillion by 2030, reflecting significant opportunities for plant-based brands eyeing global expansion.
Report: Convenience Still Fueling Prepared Food Sales
Despite persistent inflation and cost-of-living concerns, consumers continue to seek out prepared foods for their ease and convenience. In a new survey from good natured, 72% of respondents claimed they have consistently purchased or increased …
The Consumer Curiosity Report Reveals Future Food Trends
The Consumer Curiosity Report was the first inaugural report developed by Curious Plot to not only learn how food-forward consumers think and behave, but to help establish, foster, and share new food trends from home to aisle, retail to restaurant.
The High-Tech Future of Food Production
The world is getting hotter, impacting every aspect of food production. Animals are overheating. Extreme temperatures are scorching crops. Does the future of food depend on high-tech solutions? How sows and cows stay cool Livestock …
Nona Lim Announces Acquisition by Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise Limited
The Latin American Flavor Takeover: How Latam is Revolutionizing U.S. F&B
As the Hispanic Heritage Month approaches this September, the spotlight shines on the vibrant and ever-growing influence of Latin American cuisine on mainstream culinary trends in the U.S. The Food Institute’s upcoming Latam Food Week …
Emergent Functional Foods Are Flooding the Market
Cereal, by most conventions, is a breakfast food. Yes, cereal can also make a great snack, and has been snackified for decades as a familiar and kids-friendly alternative to vegetables and other foods with more …
Precision Fermentation Steals the Show at IFT FIRST
Animal-free proteins made through precision fermentation and cell-cultures were seemingly everywhere at the recent IFT FIRST event in Chicago.
The Future of Liquid Packaging: Harnessing Automation in the Manufacturing Sector
The fast-paced evolution of technology has continuously redefined multiple sectors and the food manufacturing industry is no exception. One of the areas of innovation is in the liquid packaging processes. Liquid food products, whether sauces, …
The Summer of Butter
Every dairy category has seen positive growth, from milk, natural cheese, and eggs to yogurt, cream cheese, dairy processed cheese, and whipped toppings, all helping power the #SummerOfButter.
3 Key Takeaways from IFT FIRST 2023
CHICAGO – Product developers and food scientists from over 70 countries learned about the latest in food ingredients and technologies recently at the IFT FIRST 2023: Annual Event and Conference. The Institute of Food Technologists …
SKU News: Firsts From Maxwell House, Yough!, & Philadelphia
New product launches from Maxwell House, Yough!, and Philadelphia signal important firsts for each of the brands. Designed to be convenient, better-for-you, and plant-based, these new offerings are indicative of the trends defining the food industry right now.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing M&A Quarterly Report: Q2 2023
Sugarflation Frustration
The term “sugarflation” could soon become part of the global lexicon. Everything from candy and soft drinks to baked goods are likely to become more expensive in the second half of 2023 – sugar prices …
Regionality Sparks Sizzling Summer Food Trends
Summer travel in 2023 is more localized as attendance at recreational venues is up significantly across the country, from stadiums and amusement parks to local fairs and movie theaters. The elevated foot traffic is also boosting food sales and driving innovation in the space.
Analysis: Has Aspartame Gotten an Unfair Rap?
By now, you’ve likely seen the ominous headlines about aspartame being deemed carcinogenic. The news about the sweetener – which is commonly used in sodas – was met with alarm by many consumers. But what …
High-Protein Products as Popular as Ever
If online conversations are any indication, consumer interest in high-protein products is soaring. According to a recent report by Brandwatch, online search interest for the term “high protein” reached a five-year high in early 2023 …
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Top 4 Cereal Trends Redefining the Category
The cereal aisle isn’t what it used to be. Instead, brands are innovating, collaborating, and developing healthier options to reimagine what cereal means to the modern consumer, for breakfast and beyond. These are the top …
Is Sustainable Superfood Kelp About To Make Waves?
Kelp is a sustainable superfood with all the qualities that appeal to today’s consumer, but it hasn’t really hit the mainstream—at least, not yet.
Could MSG Reduce Global Salt Consumption?
Monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG, may have been given a bad rap, but now experts say it could be the key to reducing global salt consumption. For years, warnings about MSG were issued because …
SNAP Users Face New Struggle in 2023
Nearly one-third of survey respondents (30%) are currently skipping meals to account for their financial shortfall.
EVs Can Galvanize Farming and Agriculture
Today’s smart vehicles and robotics can do everything from operate autonomous implements in the field to monitor crucial silo volume and quality data, make precision adjustments to spraying and irrigation, and even assess crop and animal health. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Four “Toxic” Food Additives that Increase Appetite
Across the U.S., the number of households purchasing products that contain potentially harmful food additives appears to be on the rise. Between 2001 and 2019, the proportion of purchased food products that contained additives increased …
Fungi in the “New Age” of Functional Energy Drinks
While functional fungi are now a well-established ingredient in coffees, powders, and shots, their use in the ready-to-drink (RTD) energy category is just starting to gain momentum.
Investors Are Waiting for Consumers to Trade Down (or Not)
In the face of inflation, the U.S. consumer has shown impressive resilience. As a result, branded food manufacturers posted strong pricing-driven profit growth in 2022, and stocks in the sector rose sharply even in a …
Emerging Tech a Hot Topic at Digital Food & Beverage 2023
The recent Digital Food and Beverage conference illustrated that first-party data and AI are fast becoming transformative tech drivers of industry evolution.
The Better-for-You Blockbuster Snacking Season Has Arrived
As families gear up for movie night across the country and CPG companies figure out how to get their snacks off the shelves and into the hands of consumers before the previews even start, what constitutes a typical movie night snack, for many, is going the way of the dinosaurs.
Experts: El Nino (and Food Industry Upheaval) is Coming
Everyone knows “El Nino” by now – hot weather. Big winds. And once again in 2023, much of the world will gain a better grasp of this unpredictable meteorological phenomenon. El Nino generally refers to …
Analysis: Why Coffee Remains Inflation-proof
Inflation is causing consumers to rethink spending in numerous ways. Coffee, however, is one category that remains untouchable. Coffee, after all, is an affordable luxury. “Despite cutting down on dining out or travel, you can …