Natural and organic cereal pioneer Barbara’s, which makes the popular Puffins line, is breaking free of the “dull … white and neutral tones” that dominate packaging in its category, with a bold redesign that favors oversaturated colors and “a more minimalist...
Retailers across channels hoping to attract affluent shoppers who have a disproportionate impact on their bottom line should promote values and products most closely associated with the natural segment, suggests new research from Packaged Facts.
Organic produce continues to be one of the strongest food product growth segments in the grocery channel, increasing at a much faster rate than conventional produce, according to a new report by the Organic Produce Network (OPN).
Millennials and younger members of Gen X have tended to be the biggest consumers of organic and natural foods, but now, the youngest generation of adult consumers – Gen Z (ages 18-24) – is beginning to command the category.
Interest in discovering new flavors is higher than ever with 74% of consumers surveyed agreeing that they love to discover new flavors even bitter or earthy taste profiles, according to Innova Trends Survey 2019.
Foregoing purees that mask rather than highlight their vegetable and fruit content, Tiny Organics wants to help raise a generation of kids who recognize and prefer fresh, whole, and savory ingredients.
If you didn't make it to Chicago last week for the FoodNavigator-USA FOOD FOR KIDS summit, you missed an inspirational ensemble of industry experts, pediatricians, consumer health advocates, Chicago parents, market researchers and brand strategists,...
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) predicts a 'meat replacement pushback' after a year of multiple plant-based meat product launches as well as consumer demand for 'fun' and functional foods and beverages in its 2020 food and beverage...
Two-thirds of US consumers have increased their spending on fresh food over the last two years, and more than three-quarters are actively seeking healthier versions of the food they purchase while avoiding preservatives and chemicals, according to recent...
Recognizing that the first few years of raising a child can be filled not only with daily delights but also anxiety about providing proper nutrition, Horizon Organic offers caregivers some relief with the launch of its Growing Years organic whole milk,...
Junk food advertising on kids’ television channels has not decreased since 2012 despite uniform nutrition criteria introduced by the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) in 2013, according to CSPI’s analysis of 72 hours of kids...
At the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Philadelphia late last month, more than 10,000 registered dietitians, nutritionists and industry stakeholders joined to discuss emerging health and diet trends in America. The expo floor featured more...
Applied Food Sciences has launched CoffeeProtein, which the company says offers clear sensory and consumer-friendly advantages over the rest of the plant-based protein competition.
Many consumers subscribe to a basic understanding of ‘clean label’ – for most, it loosely means products with fewer, recognizable ingredients free from preservatives and artificial additives – however, new research from Kerry shows that this definition...
Drinks containing added sugars including fruit drinks and flavored waters, account for 62% of total kids’ drink sales ($2.2bn) in 2018, according to a new report from the Rudd Center Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.
