Beverage brands are under increasing pressure to reduce or eliminate sugar as consumers look to avoid ‘empty calories’ or ‘drinking their calories.’ We bring together a panel of experts to explore what’s trending in the low and no sugar arena, from low...
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations,...
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste...
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations...
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...
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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...
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...
Agenda: What do consumers understand by terms such as ‘clean’ eating and ‘natural,’ where is the trend going next? Is clean label a point of difference anymore or just expected by today’s consumers, and how do expectations vary by brand and category?
Cutting edge developments at the intersection between flavour science and artificial intelligence are poised to revolutionise global food systems.
From the creation of the ‘Internet of Food’ to machine learning technology that can predict flavour...
What’s new in the snacking world and how are consumers fitting snacks into their day? Is the trend of ‘fresh snacking’ the future, or are pantry items still the bread and butter of the category?
If protein is hot and fat is back, sugar is public enemy #1. Soda taxes are gaining ground and added sugar will soon have to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel, putting manufacturers under pressure to find alternatives.
One of the most exciting players in the fast-growing meal replacement space, Soylent built its business – and a highly engaged community – online, first on its own website, and later on Amazon, but has recently ventured into the bricks and mortar space...
Consumer demand for both plant-based and fermented beverages is soaring because these products are perceived as natural and healthy alternatives to traditional beverages.
DuPont Nutrition& Health has created a unique way to combine...
Today’s consumers are checking beverage labels for higher protein, lower sugar content, and clean and simple ingredients.
They want nutrition, but, above all, they expect an enjoyable drinking experience.
What are the fastest-growing beverage categories and which consumer trends are successful firms tapping into?
Get the lowdown on what’s hot and what’s not from Howard Telford at Euromonitor, branding expert Simon Thorneycroft, Califia Farms CEO...
