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What can the food industry expect between the election, inauguration?

By Elizabeth Crawford

The transition period between when voters select a presidential candidate and when that person takes office “is almost certain to be a difficult time” for FDA and other government agencies, predicts Steven Grossman, executive director of the Alliance...

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Milk alternatives lead plant-based dairy category

By Deniz Ataman

Milk alternatives are the most consumed product in the plant-based dairy category, particularly among Gen Z consumers, while hybrid dairy products help narrow the gap for those skeptical of plant-based options' taste, texture and nutritional profile.

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Unmet need in plant-based dairy revealed with rise of low-FODMAP diet

By Elizabeth Crawford

The influx of plant-based milk in recent years could provide relief and stability for consumers suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, but there remains a significant unmet need for clean-label, allergen-free options, according to one registered dietitian...

Yogurts deliver multi-functional health benefits for consumers

Yogurts appeal beyond gut health, as coconut options gain in popularity

By Ryan Daily

Consumers are buying yogurt for more than gut health benefits, including for protein and indulgence, as shoppers turn to coconut-based as their preferred plant-based yogurt despite general slowdowns in the category, per research from market research company...

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Gut health: What’s next for this major F&B trend?

By Donna Eastlake

Consumer demand for ‘gut-friendly’ foods and beverages is growing fast, and industry is innovating just as quickly to meet it. So, what’s next for this seemingly unstoppable trend?

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Will alternative meats thrive in frozen? Circana shows growth

By Deniz Ataman

Meat alternative sales dropped in the last four years, but all is not lost for the segment which has opportunity to thrive in the frozen department with a particular focus on convenience, value, ingredient quality, diverse formats and new flavors, Circana...

Organic sales on the rise, but what strategy will grow them further?

Why shoppers are turning towards costly organic food and drink

By Nicholas Robinson

More consumers are buying pricier organic food and drink, despite continuing cost-of-living pressures, with sales expected to rocket as governments push to make organic farming central to future sustainability strategies.

Alternatives to commodities such as cocoa have seen some consumer interest. Image Source: Getty Images/GoodLifeStudio

Future Food-Tech 2024

Do consumers want alternative raw materials?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Alternative raw materials aim to provide sustainable versions of commodities, including cocoa, coffee and palm oil, that are both integral to food and linked to deforestation. Will consumers accept them?

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