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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 …
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, …
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 …
Consumers Are Gearing Up for BBQ Season and Prioritizing Health
In preparation for the summer and warmer weather, consumers are spending big on barbecue supplies. Consumers increased purchases of barbecue-related consumer packaged goods products in April, according to NCSolutions. Nearly all barbecue categories grew faster …
How the Health & Wellness Trend is Impacting CPGs
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How the Health & Wellness Trend is Impacting CPGs
How the Health & Wellness Trend is Impacting CPGs A Conversation with Mondelēz International and Kraft Heinz!
Food as Medicine: A Transformative Approach To Health & Wellness
Food as Medicine: A Primer on a Growing Trend
While the concept of “food as medicine” has been around for centuries, the philosophy is gaining momentum of late. So much so, in fact, that The Food Institute will highlight the concept and the growing …
Food as Medicine: A Transformative Approach To Health & Wellness
Food as Medicine: A Transformative Approach to Health & Wellness A Discussion with the Founders of Viome!
COVID-19 Spurs Immunity-Boosting Food Products Market
We’ve come a long way from fighting off a cold with grandma’s chicken soup. From the healthier products touted by food and beverage companies to the renewed focus of consumers on better nutrition and wellness …
How Healthy Are Plant-Based Diets as They Grow in Popularity?
A record 54% of Americans between the ages of 24-39 are incorporating more plant-based foods into their diets this year, according to a survey commissioned by Sprouts Farmers Market. WHY ARE CONSUMERS ALIGNING WITH THE …
New Year, New You, New Dietary Guidelines
The U.S. government’s latest dietary guidelines keep current allowances for sugar and alcohol consumption unchanged. The decision by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services rejected recommendations by a scientific advisory committee …
Consumers are Likely to Align with Healthier Consumption Habits Next Year
While some people have strayed from regular diet and exercise routines over the course of the pandemic, others have capitalized on the new stay-at-home lifestyle by focusing on wellness. Against this backdrop, and ahead of …
Nutrition and Health Businesses Taking Center Stage
Nothing has been more impactful in 2020 than how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way people view their lifestyles. Consumers are becoming increasingly more cognizant of the importance of health and well-being for themselves …
Bumble Bee & Nutrisystem Aim to Reestablish Brands
Many companies in the food industry are continuing their quest to refresh their images during the coronavirus pandemic. Bumble Bee Seafoods and Nutrisystem are the two latest examples. The 120-year-old Bumble Bee is trying to …
Profits Before Health?
Food Institute Focus – Profits Before Health
Americans Want to Eat Healthier, But Price is a Factor
Food Institute Focus – Americans Want to Eat Healthier, But Price is a Factor