From protein bars for kids, to high-fat, ultra-low carb keto’ bars, to collagen-infused bars, the nutrition bar category is constantly evolving to reflect new trends. So how can brands punch above their weight, how can retailers merchandise products more...
This year's Food Edge summit - a virtual event running on May 4 and May 6 - will bring together the food industry’s largest brands, dynamic startups, and top researchers. The summit welcomes expert speakers who will share insights related to cellular...
ACI’s Food Law summit returns in a unique, interactive virtual format this spring, exploring hot topics from the labelling of plant-based 'milk' and 'meat,' to CBD and cannabis, trades and tariffs under the Biden administration, the...
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.
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...
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...
Plant-based protein is hot, with everything from hemp, chickpeas, mung beans, lupini beans and watermelon seeds featuring in new snacks. But we’re also seeing strong growth and innovation in meat snacks, fueled in part by the Paleo trend, while whey protein...
What’s the secret to developing winning food and beverage products? Hard data and insight… or intuition and stardust? While no consumer panel or computer algorithm can predict with 100% accuracy whether a new product will be a hit, can new tools to generate...
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
The clean label movement began as an industry response to consumer demand for foods and beverages that were more “natural,” and therefore perceived as healthier. Early on the chopping block were artificial colors and flavors, “chemical”-sounding preservatives...
Once a staple in lunchboxes and at dinner tables across America, sugary and artificially sweetened sodas have fallen out of favor as consumers have fine-tuned their health and wellness goals. But in their place a bevy of innovative options have emerged...
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...
While working at a large CPG company in 2004, Noha identified a gap in the marketplace: real, simple, healthy food.She launched Peeled Snacks to meet this consumer demand for clean labels and to motivate "big" food companies to follow suit....
Beans, chickpeas, peas and lentils are now appearing as added value ingredients in every part of the store, from chips and snacks to salads, soups, pastas, dips and baked goods. Non-GMO, gluten-free, high in protein, fiber and micronutrients, and low...
Obesity is associated with rising rates of heart disease, diabetes and a swath of other chronic diseases. But shoppers are increasingly turned off by marketing focused on “dieting,” and regulatory efforts to tackle sugar, portion sizes and marketing to...
