Boosting the Better-for-You Beverage Offer in Foodservice
Better-for-you beverages are booming, but major foodservice players have been slow to diversify their fountain offerings. Can consumer demand for healthier alternatives turn the tides?
Better-for-you beverages are booming, but major foodservice players have been slow to diversify their fountain offerings. Can consumer demand for healthier alternatives turn the tides?
The founder of That’s it, a functional snack brand, feels that there’s a significant runway within the plant-based category, especially for healthier-for-you snacks.
Where is the line between healthy and indulgent? Experts weigh in on the merits of new “better-for-you” snack options that intend to walk it.
The latest Food Institute news podcast examines the recent growth in functional, better-for-you beverages.
Is frozen yogurt still relevant, or has its time come and gone? It depends who you ask. While major chains’ sales have dipped in recent years, the healthier-for-you dessert still appeals to many consumers.
The pandemic changed a lot of consumers’ attitudes towards foods and snacks, focusing more attention on healthier living and alternatives to traditional foodstuffs. As those trends accelerate, CPG companies are rethinking their structures and offerings …
CHICAGO – Bright, multi-colored displays of gummies and exhibitors touting their presence on TikTok largely stole the spotlight at the recent National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo. Gummies are big business, included in the …
Consumers’ perpetual sweet tooth for frozen treats continues to drive category sales, despite equally persistent supply chain challenges. In particular, the frozen novelty segment has been a powerhouse over the past few years, with April …
CHICAGO – A sign at the Sweets & Snacks Expo on Tuesday spoke volumes about current trends in the food industry. The banner simply stated: “INTENSE indulgence … MINDFUL indulgence … HEALTHY indulgence.” Clearly, snacking …
Today’s health-conscious consumers are searching for beverages that help support their overall wellness while still tasting good. Healthier categories have taken off in response, with the better-for-you beverage segment accounting for $125 billion in annual …
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Taste is what drives consumers to purchase their favorite foods and beverages. However, great taste isn’t always easy to achieve. In fact, categories like plant-based meat and dairy …
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