The CBD sector has witnessed a phenomenal increase in awareness, propelled by surging consumer interest. This has led to something of a gold rush among innovative challenger brands. But for all its potential, the category faces a minefield of regulatory,...
From plant-based dairy alternatives and the rise of oatmilk, to CBD-infused beverages and clean energy sources… what are the most bankable, and drinkable, beverage trends impacting the market?
Join us for the third FoodNavigator-USA Summit: FOOD FOR KIDS. Organized by the publisher of FoodNavigator-USA, the number one daily news service for the food and beverage industry, FOOD FOR KIDS focuses on food and nutrition for every life stage.
A panel of experts will join FoodNavigator to discuss the tests that plant-based proteins now face. Among them are the challenges manufacturers face to provide consumers with better products, with improved taste and texture, to see repeat buying from...
No doubt, plant proteins are here to stay. The plant-based categories are growing at an incredible fast pace, driven by consumers highly conscious of the impact of their diet on their health and environment. However, expectations are high and consumers...
Foods featuring plant-based proteins have seen recent growth that most categories can only wish for. Consumers around the world are clamouring for such products and for good reason – they have the potential to be sustainable, ethical, and healthy. Join...
The plant-based food market is hugely dynamic and changing rapidly as consumers needs and attitudes towards plant-based foods evolve. Whether you are looking to get started or looking to grow further, consumer needs must lead and drive your product development...
Natural, versatile and consistent on a plant basis
While the world population will rise to around 10 billion by 2050, global meat and milk production will also increase – with a significant impact on the environment and climate. This is...
With population numbers on the rise and natural resources in decline, industry is tasked with the challenge of boosting food production on less land and with fewer greenhouse emissions. Could cellular agriculture, food production by microbes, and cell-based...
Plant-based foods have evolved from functional replacements for meat and dairy to products that mimic the taste, texture and aroma of meat. This has expanded the sector’s appeal to flexitarian consumers, engaging with people who are making a conscious...
Has the audience for sports nutrition products (beverages, bars, powders, gels, shots) evolved? And as ordinary mortals and weekend warriors start to engage with the category, are their needs the same as those of the hardcore sports nutrition audience?...
Digestive health used to revolve around roughage, but as understanding of the relationship between our guts and our overall health has grown, consumers are now exploring everything from prebiotic fibers and probiotics to a new wave of fermented foods...
In recent years, sugar has become public enemy #1 in the food & beverage industry with consumers blaming the ingredient for a litany of health problems. But is this a fair assessment? And even if it isn’t, how is industry responding to meet evolving...
The clean label movement may have started as a simple push to remove artificial or ‘chemical’ sounding ingredients from products, but for today’s shoppers this requirement is merely table stakes. Modern shoppers have broadened their definition of ‘clean’...
Mindful snacking – that’s the buzz among today’s consumers. This is particularly true for the nearly 91% of consumers who snack multiple times per day, according to a recent survey from The Hartman Group.
As demand increases for more transparency...
The demand for simple ingredients from today’s consumers doesn’t come without some complicated caveats: they want clean eating but with delicious taste, decadent texture and more! Determining how to meet those needs can be challenging, particularly when...
