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.
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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.
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 …
Beliv Exec: Innovation, Sustainability Key to Growing Brands in Latin America
The non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink beverage category appears poised for significant growth. Consider: in 2023 the revenue in the non-alcoholic drinks market amounts to $53.1 billion dollars. Beliv, a fast-growing, better-for-you beverage brand, is eager to seize …
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.
Report: Modern Consumers Drawn to Sustainability of Seafood
Recent research shows that modern consumers are drawn to the sustainable nature of seafood and view it as part of a healthy diet.
Webinar Shows ‘Healthy’ Top of Mind for Consumers
The Food Institute was recently joined by two registered dieticians to discuss the state of wellness for the Food Industry. Marie Molde (MBA, RD) from Datassential and Barbara Ruhs (MS, RDN, RD) from Avocados from …
The State of Health & Wellness for the Food Industry
New Technology Could Revolutionize Food-Allergen Testing
Poll: Consumer Optimism Plummeting
Optimism grew around the world last year as the pandemic receded and economies improved, an Ipsos poll of 24,000 global citizens indicated, but that consumer optimism faded as 2023 dawned. Many of those queried expressed …
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.
As U.S. Food Allergies Rise, So Do Opportunities for Food Companies
Food allergies are taking a toll on the U.S. Approximately 32 million Americans have some type of food allergy, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. “In the years ahead, the need to …
Examining the Link Between Diet and Depression
According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a cleaner diet may help treat symptoms of major depression. A twelve-week, randomized control trial conducted by the University of Technology Sydney …
The 4 Indulgence Mindsets Food Marketers Must Consider
In discussing wellbeing when it comes to food, Nik Modi, managing director at RBC Capital Markets, commented in a recent Food Institute Podcast that “treats” are not merely a vice to be approached with moderation, but rather …
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Say ‘Hello’ to Adele’s Preferred ‘Sirtfood’ Diet
The Sirtfood Diet is regaining some prominence after Adele posted a salad recipe based on the diet, leading spectators to believe ‘sirtfoods’ may be responsible for the singer’s 100-pound weight loss. Blogger ‘The Modern Nonna’ …
Health Experts Touting ‘Produce Prescription’ Programs
Dr. Joan Salge Blake believes she knows the prescription for what ails many Americans. “We’ve all heard ‘let food by thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food,’” Salge Blake, a nutrition professor at Boston …
Fried Food Demand Continues to Sizzle
Consumers are still loving all things fried. Market research service Mintel Menu Insights found that the number of fried foods on U.S. restaurant menus rose 5% during the first three quarters of 2021. And with …
Rising Consumer Interest in Health & Wellness Boosts Botanicals
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Naturally sourced from edible plants, botanicals are added to food and drink products for their taste benefits. They include, but are not limited to, herbs, roots, flowers …
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 …
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 …
Study Illustrates Snacking’s Expanding Role in Consumers’ Lives
The definition of what a snack can be is broadening, and so is the role snacks play in consumers’ lives, according to Mondelēz International’s State of Snacking 2021 study. Seventy-nine percent of global consumers say …
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, …
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, …