The 5 Healthiest Yogurts Currently on Store Shelves

With so many yogurt brands and styles to choose from these days, it can be confusing to determine the best option in the dairy aisle. From Greek to Icelandic, full-fat to fat-free, and a plethora …

Kerry: Health, Wellness Primary Concerns for Modern Consumers

What’s the mindset of the average American consumer in 2022? Kerry, a global food company, examined that question last week in a webinar titled “How America Eats: Creating Data-Driven Success for Food Brands.” “We’ve been …

Functional Beverage Market Percolating

In 2022, consumers have a growing thirst for functional beverages. The global functional beverage market size was estimated at nearly $120 billion (USD) in 2021 and, according to researchandmarket.com, is projected to grow at a …

Can Indulgent Treats Improve Health and Wellness?

The pandemic era strengthened food and beverage trends like health, wellness and nostalgic indulgence. While contradictory at first glance, these behaviors are finding alignment as consumers redefine what constitutes “healthy” behavior. Health and wellness are …

Does the Keto Diet Have Staying Power?

The keto diet is still making headlines after surging in popularity several years ago. Food sensitivity specialist YorkTest researched the most viewed diet-related hashtags on TikTok and found that Americans can’t get enough of the …

Why Functional Ingredients Have Consumers Hooked

It doesn’t look like the health and wellness trend is going anywhere – and functional food ingredients are sure to benefit from it. So much so, that the market is projected to reach $118.4 billion …

Webinar Recap: Health Remains Top Reason for Consuming Probiotics

With consumers prioritizing health more than ever, food makers are turning to functional ingredients like probiotics to provide documented health benefits in food and beverages. In an exclusive Food Institute webinar, bioscience company Chr. Hansen …

Analysis: Putting the ‘Pegan’ Diet Craze Under the Microscope

In recent years, many diets have become popular for anticipated benefits and attractive trade-offs, as people try to balance proper nutrition with habits that align with their lifestyle values. In today’s market, methods of food …

Poultry Growers Under Pressure as Bird Flu Spreads

Poultry growers have been advised to double down on biosecurity and sanitation practices with reports of further avian influenza infections in both commercial and non-commercial flocks, as well as wild birds, in the Northeast and …

Nutrition vs. Weight Loss: Consumers Shifting Away from Diet Culture

U.S. consumer attitudes about health and wellness are shifting. People have stopped focusing on diets and “can’t haves” and are instead paying attention to whole-body health and lifestyle changes they feel will be long-lasting, according …

Inaugural Protein & Plant Evolution™ Conference Announced

Interactive & Educational Conference Designed to Meet the Needs of Retailers, Foodservice Operators, Food Manufacturers, Investors, Financial Services and Policy Makers, Scheduled for June 1-3 February 16, 2022/FI Newswire/ – The Food Institute and The Lempert …

Functional Ingredients Move to the Forefront

Editor’s note: This article is a free, one-time preview of The Food Institute’s new Premium articles, which will be available to members. To join FI, click here.  Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, a New York Times best-selling …

US Bird Flu Outbreak has Poultry Operators on Edge

An avian influenza outbreak at a turkey growing operation in Dubois County, Indiana, has Midwest poultry operations on edge with the annual migration of wild birds about to begin in earnest. The outbreak is the …

Market Prospects for Energy Supplements

This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. Consumers are turning more to energy supplements to regain strength after exercise, taking advantage of their nutritional benefits and ease of use. In fact, the U.S. …

U.S.-Backed Study Draws Renewed Focus on Precision Nutrition

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $170 million to clinics and educational centers over a five-year period to conduct research for one of the largest, most diverse precision nutrition efforts in the country. …

DASH Diet Picks Up Speed with Consumers

Get ready to hear about the DASH diet this year. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan, better known as DASH, was ranked the No. 2 best diet for 2022 by U.S. News and …

Allergy Friendly Foods Poised for Growth on Changing Consumer Preferences

Demand for allergy free foods continues to rise as consumers encounter a broader variety of motivations to steer clear of certain ingredients.

Veganuary 2022 Coincides with Growing Flexitarian Trend

Editor’s note: The Food Institute has a new Plant-Based Insider newsletter, coming in February! To sign up, click here.  The excesses of the holiday season behind them, many Americans resolve to eat healthier. Why not …

Protein Ingredients Market: Animal-Based Protein Ingredients Seen Advancing Sustainable Diet Initiatives

This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. With global demand for protein ingredients rising, market participants are developing new products and leveraging cutting-edge isolating technologies. Increasing demand is based on several socioeconomic factors, …

The Big 9 Food Allergens

The U.S. has made progress in food safety issues by adding sesame to its former “Big 8” list of food allergens and, most notably, by broadening and supporting allergen prevention, treatment, and cures, food industry …

Sugar Reduction Is Ramping Up

Products featuring no- or low-sugar claims are likely to gain steam during the coming years, as is media scrutiny for all types of sweeteners. These were among the key takeaways from The Food Institute’s recent …

Meat Snacks Market Gains from Changing Preference for Nutritional Food

This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. The global meat snacks market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% and reach a whopping US$ 14.5 billion by the end of 2029, …

New Study Cites Higher Salt Content in Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

A new study begs the question: are plant-based products like alt-meat any healthier than the real thing? A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found some three-quarters of plant-based products analyzed failed to meet …

Increasing Lactose Intolerance Creating Opportunities in Dairy Alternatives Market

This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. Rising cases of lactose intolerance, increasing health consciousness among consumers, and changing lifestyles appear likely to bolster growth in the global dairy alternatives market. Veganism, …

Health Benefits of CBD Products such as Relief from Anxiety and Chronic Pain Favors Expansion of CBD Edibles Market

This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. Several players and vendors in the food and beverages industry have been focusing on the production and development of new, cannabis-infused products intended to aid …

Grocers, CPG Companies Meet Rising Demand for Gluten-Free Products

Demand for gluten-free products continues to rise as more consumers adopt special dietary lifestyles – and grocery retailers and CPG companies are responding accordingly. The global gluten-free packaged food market, estimated to reach $9.6 million …

Dearth of Rural Drug Stores Creates Opportunity for Chains

Where have all the corner drug stores gone? Those of a certain age remember the traditional corner drug store – the place you went after school, nickels clutched in hand, to buy a piece of …

Experts Debate Effectiveness of Artificial Sweeteners

Anyone who’s ever been on a diet remembers longing for a sweet dessert, wishing for the calorie content to disappear. That’s what makes artificial sweeteners so attractive – all the sweetness and none of the …

Defending Ultra-Processed Foods

In line with pandemic-inspired gains in snacking, Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods. Yet, the rise in consumption has been trending higher for years. Researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health analyzed dietary …

Food Producers Intrigued by Wheatgrass Due to ‘Superfood’ Status

Herbal, or alternative, medicine is gaining popularity worldwide. With growing awareness regarding personal health, consumers have become keener to read the ingredient list of food items. Wheatgrass has become the latest health food item to …

Sports and Energy Drinks Ascending Thanks to Health-Conscious Consumers

Sports and energy drinks have seen significant sales growth over the past year. Sales of sports drinks were up 14.3% on a dollar basis to almost $5 billion in the 52 weeks ended Aug. 8, …

Consumer Study: Diet, Nutrition and Navigating Immunity-Driven Lifestyles

On the heels of the pandemic, more consumers across the globe are gravitating towards nutritious diets and immunity boosting products to bolster healthier lifestyles. A recent report based on Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: …

Dietitians Weigh in on Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods in Children’s Diets 

Drinking just one soda could shorten your life by 12 minutes and eating one hot dog could claim an additional 36 minutes, according to a new study. These findings are even more unsettling on the …

Big Soda Departs from the Juice Market

PepsiCo has announced plans to sell Tropicana, Naked, and other juice brands across North America to private equity firm PAI Partners for about $3.3 billion. The soda giant is just the latest such company to …

Industry Report: Natural Food Colors On The Rise

As consumers grow more conscious about their health, preference for organic and natural food will increase at a robust pace. On the flip side, focus on health and wellness has caused sales of synthetic food …

Growth of Functional Beverage Market Signals Shift Towards Health

Global research firm Mintel predicts strong growth in the functional beverage market as consumers seek out products that enhance their mental and emotional well-being, reported Supermarket News (July 9). WHAT IS DRIVING DEMAND? The Food Institute …