College Students Look for Better, Tastier Food
College students are doubling down on their nutrient needs, asking for functional dining hall meals to sustain them through their studies.
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States Aim to Ban Soda, Candy Purchases From SNAP
Select U.S. states are considering bans on using SNAP benefits to pay for sugary snacks and sodas, causing controversial backlash between industry groups. If approved, the current administration would be the first to ban these specific foods from the program.
The New Rules of Food Innovation in the Age of GLP-1
The popularity of GLP-1 medications is compelling brands to innovate with smarter portion sizes and functional ingredients. This shift represents a revolutionary convergence of biotech, nutrition science, and consumer demand, reshaping how food supports appetite management and metabolic health.
FI Spotlight: How Seraphim Social Beverage Elevates Drinking Minus The Alcohol
Buyers, Exhibitors, and Industry Experts Preview 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show Trends
2025: a Big Year for Immunity-Boosting Foods
Immunity-boosting products are gaining traction as consumers seek long-term wellness solutions, driving F&B brands to innovate with nutrient-dense offerings. The market is expected to grow at a 9% CAGR through 2028 and offers ample business opportunities.
Why Sprouts Might Be The Answer
Winning Recipe: A Former NFL Star’s Quest for the Perfect Plant-Based Snack
As a retired NFL star with a family full of athletes, Ed McCaffrey understands the ins and outs of sports nutrition firsthand. He’s been on a quest to develop the perfect plant-based, gluten-free snack for athletes for several years and launched McCaffrey Protein Bites this month.
Coffee for Kids? Kiid Coffee Endeavors to Disrupt Children’s Nutrition
New to the scene, Kiid Coffee is a better-for-you children’s nutrition brand that packs vitamins into a coffee beverage. Its founders will appear on Shark Tank on March 7.
Dairy Milk Makes Comeback, Outpaces Plant-Based Alternatives
Whole milk is making a comeback, with U.S. consumption up 3.2% last year, while plant-based milk alternatives saw a 5.9% decline. This shift is driven by consumer demand for protein and healthy fats, as well as economic factors.
Healthy by Association: How Alt-Meat Brands Are Earning Trust
Alt-meat brands like Beyond and Impossible are launching new and reformulated products to earn the trust of health-conscious consumers and national health organizations. These innovations have enabled the meat alternatives to quality for the nutrition initiatives of both the American Heart and American Diabetes Associations.
Plant-Based Assessment: Headwinds Harrowing, Future Begets Optimism
The plant-based food industry is at an inflection point: recent data suggests that interest in the lifestyle decreased somewhat in 2024 from the year before. Innovations in the space, however, have given the sector the tools to cater to consumer pain points.
Gut Check: The Hype Behind the Gut Health Craze
With gut health dominating wellness trends – inspiring billions of TikTok views – brands are racing to meet demand for functional foods packed with probiotics and prebiotics. Brands are capitalizing on consumer interest by launching products that support digestion.
Premiumization, Wellness Steal Spotlight at Winter Fancy Food Show
The 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show highlighted the rapid evolution of specialty food. From protein-packed innovations and gut-friendly fermented snacks to cacao alternatives, the show underscored how brands are redefining indulgence and health.
Why ‘Open Omnivore’ Flexitarians Could be Plant-Based’s Future
The future of alt-meat could very well be driven not by vegetarians but by adventurous flexitarians – omnivores eager to explore alternatives. Minimally processed plant-based options will be key, said Indy Kauer, leader of the Plant Futures Collective.
It’s Private Label’s World — On the ‘Cusp of a Super Cycle’
Private label continues to maintain dominance over the CPG sector: in 2024, it grew $9 billion from the year before. As a result, opportunities and innovation abound.
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Craze Brightens Outlook for Yogurt
The growing popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is reshaping the yogurt market, as consumers increasingly seek protein-packed snacks. Multiple brands are innovating with high-protein, low-sugar options.
FDA Red Dye No. 3 Ban One Week Out: What You Need to Know
The FDA’s recent ban on Red Dye No. 3, effective January 2027, marks a significant shift for food manufacturers, as the colorant has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The decision has sparked debate over food safety, consumer pressure, and the influence of international standards.
Holy Guacamole: U.S. Avocado Imports Soar Ahead of Super Bowl
Demand for avocados is surging. Fueled by eased import restrictions, growing interest in ethnic flavors, and heightened awareness of health benefits, U.S. avocado consumption has skyrocketed, driving significant economic contributions across both the U.S. and Mexico.
Alcohol Threats Abound: From Surgeon General to Dry Jan
Alcohol manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice segments have a lot to worry about heading into the new year, with Dry January and Surgeon General advisories advocating for sober-curious lifestyles. Time will tell if these movements make an impact.
California Declares State of Emergency Due to Bird Flu
California has declared a state of emergency in response to bird flu outbreaks affecting the poultry and dairy industries, with the first severe U.S. human case confirmed by the CDC and concerns over pandemic risks rising.
GLP-1 Drugs: Food Industry Threat or Dieting Fad?
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are transforming dieting culture, offering a relatively easy solution to weight loss. While these drugs may disrupt food consumption patterns, their long-term impact hinges on overcoming high dropout rates and premium pricing, one industry insider says.
Fiber: The Unsung Hero of Athletic Performance, Overall Health
Most Americans fall short of recommended fiber intake levels. Nutrition expert and Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch notes there are numerous misconceptions around fiber and its benefits for gut health and disease prevention.
Hacking Humans 2.0: Redefining Health with Gut Bacteria
With dreams of CPG integration, FitBiomics is producing probiotics designed by data mining the gut microbiomes of professional athletes. Is this the next big wellness trend?
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Wellness, Emotions Fuel Snacking Trends
In just a few years, consumer snacking has evolved, driven by a greater focus on nutrient density and one’s emotional connection to food. This shift has accelerated the demand for healthier snacks that offer both pleasure and functionality.
Circana: Consumers Increasingly Spending on Health and Wellness
The idea of health and wellness is evolving, as shown by a report that noted ways people are tapping into products to harmonize their lives.
FI Spotlight: Mastering Cellular Health & Reducing Biological Age
Snacking Survey: Products and Innovations Today’s Consumers Crave
Today’s consumers are snacking around the clock, according to a shopper survey that notes which new innovations shoppers are craving.
The Food Dye Dilemma: Manufacturers Navigate New Regulations
Are the days of artificial red coloring numbered? Perhaps, judging by recent regulations and subsequent moves by major food manufacturers.
belVita – The Next Billion-Dollar Food Brand?
One thing that food industry consultants learn quickly is that public holding companies focus most of their resources on their Power Brands – the $1 billion+ revenue-generating giants whose slightest change in profit or topline …
Fueling the Future: Functional Foods Gain Momentum
There’s a growing feeling among many consumers that what we put into our bodies can perhaps solve myriad health issues. That presents a major opportunity for CPG brands regarding functional food products.
FI Spotlight: The Well – Launching The Premier CPG Network
Seven Health and Wellness Trends for Foodservice in the New Year
With the New Year underway, which health and wellness trends are food consumers gravitating towards? Which should the food industry focus on?
The Dukan Diet: The Next Controversial Weight-Loss Craze?
The Dukan diet has earned high praise from celebrities, some of whom claim to have lost 10 pounds in a week on the plan. But some experts fear it isn’t entirely safe.
Health and Wellness Trends for 2024
Datassential’s Marie Molde breaks down what health and wellness attributes consumers are looking for on restaurant menus in 2024.
The Future of Food: Health, Wellness, and the Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
The global health and wellness food market was $940 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a 5% CAGR, hitting $1.47 trillion in 2027.