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?
Tag: Health and Wellness
Latin American Heritage Diet Called ‘Blueprint’ to Better Health
The Latin American Heritage Diet is helping combat high rates of diabetes among Hispanic Americans, featuring ingredients like vegetables and whole grains. The diet also reconnects Latin Americans with cultural foodways.
FI Spotlight: What You Need to Know About CES 2025
New Age of Nutrition: Nutritarian Diet May Slow Aging
A recent study found that women following the plant-based “Nutritarian diet” experienced slower biological aging and lower inflammation levels. The diet is designed to be rich in nutrients but low in salt and fat.
Nestlé Releases its 2025 Trends to Watch, Including Coffee Customization
Nestlé U.S. predicts that the top 2025 F&B trends will include “accessible experimentation,” wellness-focused functional foods, and extreme convenience. These trends reflect growing consumer desires for quick, healthy, and affordable food.
The Sugar Shift: Why Sugar Reduction is on Americans’ Minds
As consumers increasingly seek to reduce their sugar consumption, restaurants and food manufacturers are adapting by replacing refined sugars with natural alternatives like monk fruit and raw honey.
5 Health and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2025
As consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness, trends like gut health and intermittent fasting continue to gain traction. As a result, brands must take steps like monitoring online conversations to stay relevant in the evolving market.
The Well Hosted a Special Program on Heritage Brands and Family Businesses at Iconic Stephen Talkhouse in Hamptons, NY
FI Spotlight: Can Plant-Based Proteins Alone Build Muscle Mass?
FI News Review (July 12, 2024) – The Global Potential of Insect Protein
The Well & Partners Host June 24 Reception Benefiting Nonprofit Wellfare with Industry Leaders During Summer Fancy Food Show
New York City, July 2, 2024/FINewswire/ – On June 24, The Well professional network including The Food Institute, US Veg Corp and Blossom in collaboration with RodeoCPG, Naturally New York and BeyondBrands, hosted a private …
FI Spotlight: How Olipop Stays On Top in the Beverage Sector
FI Spotlight: Navigating the Aisles with the Supermarket Guru
FI News Review (February 23, 2024) – How Weight-Loss Drugs Impact Food and Beverage
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?
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.
FI Newscast (December 22, 2023) -How Magic Spoon Evokes “Newstalgia”
Study: Food is Medicine Initiatives Improve Health, Reduce Spend
The costs of suboptimal diets in the U.S. due to health care spending and lost productivity are estimated at $1.1 trillion each year — equaling the economic output of the entire food sector.
Latam Food Week Highlights Region’s Healthy Cuisine
Experts note that Latin foods, which rely mostly on plant-based ingredients, can be quite healthy, playing to many consumers’ current focus on wellness. That was a key point of emphasis earlier this week during Latam …
FI Newscast (September 22, 2023) – Reporting from Expo East 2023
FI Newscast (September 15, 2023) – Featuring Brightfield Group
Kombucha Health Benefits Drive Market Growth
Kombucha tea continues to rise in popularity among mainstream consumers. With age-old ties to immunity and gut health, the fermented drink has also become a target for medical research. The global kombucha market is expected …
Protein Bars Proliferate, Yet they Confuse Consumers
Amid the health and wellness movement, protein bars are flying off grocery shelves. Yet, it’s debatable how healthy many of these protein snacks actually are in 2023. The protein bar market has become massive. According …
What Does Wellness Mean to Consumers?
Although the terms “health” and “wellness” are often lumped together or used interchangeably, there is an important distinction between the two. Understanding this difference is essential to understanding the modern consumer.
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Customizable Multivitamins Have Nutritionists Intrigued
The world’s first fully customizable multivitamin has been launched, and some accomplished nutritionists expect the trend to gain momentum.
Hot Dogs, Happiness, and the Health-Conscious Consumer
In the age of the health-conscious consumer, devotion to the traditional hot dog reflects a growing movement towards “all things in moderation.” What does this mean for plant-based varieties?
5 Plant-Forward Alt-Meat Innovations
Innovators are shaking up the alt-meat category with plant-forward creations that contain more whole foods and less processed ingredients. Here are five companies to watch.
Top Candy Innovations of 2023
This is fastly becoming the year of functional confectionery and “super sour” candy. Manufacturers are taking note in an era in which consumers are receptive to brief indulgences.
5 Healthy Alt-Meat Products
The Food Institute spoke with two dietitians to outline some of the healthiest alt-meat products available today and break down best practices for reading nutrition labels.
FI Live Replay – Diving into Plant Based with Actual Veggies
FI Newscast (March 31, 2023) – Featuring Kelly Springer, Kelly’s
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Kelly Springer, CEO of Kelly’s Choice. Produced …
“Better-For-You” Snacks Blur the Line Between Health and Indulgence
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.
WATCH: Extreme Weather Continues to Threaten Supplies
Extreme weather events are making their impact felt across the globe, and that’s putting a strain on global food production and distribution.
How to Address Shoppers’ Health and Wellness Demands
Many shoppers remain health-conscious these days, despite rising food prices – 29% of consumers will pay a premium for products with health and wellness attributes.
Analysis: Weighing Nutritional Value in Plant-Based Products
Although the nutritional merits of plant-based food have faced mounting scrutiny by consumers in recent months, discrepancies by variety suggest that not all alternative products are created equal.
Analysis: Why Dieting is on the Rise
Roughly 52 percent of respondents in The International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) Food & Health Survey 2022 said they followed a diet or eating pattern in the last year — up 13% from the year …