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...
Consumers and food marketers alike are increasingly referencing ‘clean’ eating. But what does this mean in practice, do expectations vary by brand and category, and are definitions of clean-label moving beyond the ingredients list to cover incidental...
From adaptogenic ‘super-herb’ beverages to hydrated basil seed drinks, cold brew tea and coffee, peanut milk and kombucha, the beverage market is a hotbed of innovation. In our free-to-attend online Beverage Innovation conference, FoodNavigator-USA and...
American Conference Institute’s Food Law & Regulation forum on May 23-25 in Chicago will help you navigate the regulatory maze that plays such a crucial part in your practice areas and business objectives. Save 10% with code P10-999-FNV17
In our unique free-to-attend online Snacking Innovation Summit, FoodNavigator-USA and BakeryandSnacks have brought together market researchers, retailers, and the founders of some of the most successful snacking brands in the business to talk about:what...
From drinking vinegar to cold brew coffee, HPP juices and kombucha, the beverage market is a hotbed of innovation.In our free-to-attend online Beverage Innovation Summit, FoodNavigator-USA and BeverageDaily have brought together market researchers, retailers,...
Protein is a hot trend in food formulation right now. But is this a sustainable trend or a passing fad? How much protein is enough, and do the next generation of proteins, from rice and pea to algae and insects, deliver in the same way that soy and whey...
What’s hot in dairy? Grass-fed everything? Yogurt for men? Tummy-friendly milk? A whole milk resurgence? What’s next after Greek yogurt, and is the high-protein trend a fad? To find out, FoodNavigator-USA has gathered togetherCEOs from some of the most...
With uncertainty over GMO labeling creating anxiety throughout the food supply chain, more and more manufacturers are exploring how to avoid GMOs - whether they have a problem with them or not. In this FoodNavigator-USA online forum, we gather together...
What’s hot in snacks? Insects? Posh jerky? Chickpeas? And what’s the difference between a meal and a snack, or are the lines becoming increasingly blurred? What’s a suitable portion-size? And will healthy vending become the norm? To find out, FoodNavigator-USA...
Diet soda is in a funk, while ‘real sugar’ is back in vogue. Energy is hot, but caffeine is still controversial. Maple water is bang-on-trend, but will it really become the next coconut water? And will Pepsi True & Coca-Cola Life revitalize the cola...
Diet soda is in a funk, while ‘real sugar’ is back in vogue. Energy is hot, but caffeine is still controversial. Maple water is bang-on-trend, but will it really become the next coconut water? And will Pepsi True & Coca-Cola Life revitalize the cola...
What is natural, and who decides? Plantiff’s attorneys? Consumers? Retailers? Are ‘all-natural’ claims still resonating with consumers or are other cues more important? And how does a consumer determine if a food is less processed?
As consumer demand for functional foods and supplements containing healthy lipids and oils continues to soar, global demand for fish oils and omega oils (omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, & omega-9) will continue to climb.Yet the massive market for these...
Consumers love to indulge but they won’t compromise on health. On the surface, this is bad news for the bakery sector – loved for its sugar icing, butter pastry layers and salty savory bites.But dig deeper and there are plenty of innovative ingredients,...
