Health, wellness & nutrition

What will it take for the US hummus market to break $1 billion annually?

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

What will it take for the US hummus market to break $1 billion annually?

By Elizabeth Crawford

PepsiCo’s acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Sabra and Obela dips and spreads brands from Strauss Group late last month underscores the growth potential of the US hummus market, which Persistence Market Research predicts will grow at a compound...

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

By Nicholas Robinson

Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.

Relaxation, mood-support foods focus on ‘other side’ of functional

Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

Relaxation, mood-support foods focus on ‘other side’ of functional

By Ryan Daily

A good night's sleep could be a functional product away, as consumers swap their alcoholic nightcap for a nonalcoholic option or their favorite comfort food to ease their mind after a long day, Scott Dicker, director of insights at SPINS told...

When function meets convenience: how mood foods are shaping F&B NPD

Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

When function meets convenience: how mood foods are shaping F&B NPD

By Deniz Ataman

High quality nutrients – from vitamins and minerals to botanical extracts – drive consumers’ purchasing decisions, while the line between function and form continues to blur as brands develop foods and beverages that deliver targeted health benefits and...

Letter from the editor: What is the opportunity for mood-boosting foods, beverages?

Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

Letter from the editor: What is the opportunity for mood-boosting foods, beverages?

By Elizabeth Crawford

Many Americans are eating their feelings or turning to drink to manage their mood, but that isn’t necessarily bad as innovative manufacturers leverage nootropics, adaptogens and botanicals alongside packaging and branding to create products that...

Innovation watch: Natural clean energy drinks

Innovation watch: Natural clean energy drinks

By Rachel Arthur

Health conscious consumers don’t want sugar-laden, taurine energy drinks: but they still want a burst of energy to keep them powering through their day. How are brands providing that better-for-you buzz?

Milk alternatives lead plant-based dairy category

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.

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

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...

DGAC recommends more repeated exposure to healthy foods for kids

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

DGAC recommends more repeated exposure to healthy foods for kids

By Deniz Ataman

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) recommended introducing a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains at appropriate ages does not adversely impact growth or increase obesity risk in young children.

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

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?

Global population falls short on micronutrient intake

Global population falls short on micronutrient intake

By Asia Sherman

According to a recent analysis published in The Lancet, more than half of the world’s population consumes inadequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.