Creating a healthy food environment that allows children to choose what and how they eat encourages positive, long-term eating habits and maintenance of a healthy body weight, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
Baby foods that mask the taste of vegetables may be doing children a disservice in the long run who never learn to like the taste of broccoli, spinach, or brussel sprouts later in childhood and even, adulthood, according to Penn State researchers.
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is teaming up with baby and kids food manufacturers, early childhood educators, and other key stakeholders under its 'Shaping Early Palates Initiative', which aims to disrupt the marketplace of childhood...
While the federal government has taken several steps in recent weeks to help feed low-income children during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a leading public health advocate argues more must be done to protect the one in 10 children facing food insecurity...
When it comes to creating snacks that are irresistible to children and parents alike, the mission-based brand This Saves Lives says its recipe for success combines equal parts indulgent flavors and whimsical packaging for kids, plus for parents a pinch...
The challenges of feeding healthy food to children who are notoriously picky eaters often are compounded when an allergy is added into the mix – which is why when the founder of the gluten-free baked goods brand Mikey’s introduced a line of stuffed pockets...
New York-based global investment firm Grays Peak Capital has acquired baby and toddler food brand Nosh Foods for an undisclosed. Nosh Foods will remain as a standalone brand but as a subsidiary of parent company NuturMe Holdings.
A study led by researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) found that the energy and calories burned during youth programs is often nutritionally undermined by the types of snacks kids commonly receive as a post-game routine.
Adolescence is a key window of brain development, and it also happens to be one of the most vulnerable times when it comes to nutrition as teens exercise increased social autonomy and are more prone to making poor food choices, according to new study.
NutteeBean, which was recently selected for PepsiCo's Greenhouse accelerator, says its high protein and fiber fava bean snacks are making healthy eating easier. "Snacks do not have to be junk food," says its CEO.
Nurture Life is shaking off its past utilitarian appearance and adopting a bold, vibrant brand identity that speaks directly to kids, said co-founder of the Chicago-based kids meal delivery service, Jennifer Chow.
With a fresh capital raise led by existing investors, Kidfresh CEO Matt Cohen says it has become the leader of the better-for-you frozen kids food category but has ambitions to become the brand of choice within the broader frozen kids food category,
Whole grain consumption among kids (aged 5-19 years) has been steadily increasing over the past 15 years, surpassing whole grain consumption at home, according to research from USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) and the University of Georgia.
A new study, analyzing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, found that infant grain consumption was generally associated with higher nutrient intakes across a broader set of food categories.
Packed lunches from home have typically been considered the healthier alternative to meals provided by the school cafeteria, but a recent study found that bringing lunch from home doesn’t always mean a child is eating a nutritionally-balanced meal.
Health and nutrition experts are urging food manufacturers to create healthier options for schools to serve students after new research shows that strengthened nutrition standards in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 are working and the fears...
A study found that kids are more than twice as likely to make healthy food choices after watching cooking shows featuring how to prepare healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables.
Baby food made using biodynamic and regenerative agriculture practices is becoming increasingly important to US consumers as parents become more aware, and wary, of things that don't make it onto product labels such as glyphosate residue.
Children and teens who drank whole milk (3.25% fat) compared to kids who consumed reduced-fat milk (0.1-2% fat) were less likely to be overweight or obese, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health...
With a new suite of dairy and non-dairy yogurt innovations unveiled last week and set to launch in 2020, Danone North America plans to build on the success it saw in the past decade, during which it captured a third of market share to become the category...
Yumi, an early childhood nutrition and fresh meal delivery company which has grown 10x in the past year, has raised $8m in a funding round led by a who's who of category-disrupting direct-to-consumer brands including Warby Parker, Allbirds, Harry's,...
Ongoing concern about the long-term health consequences of too much sugar has many parents turning away from classic children’s beverages, and instead serving lower-calorie options traditionally considered for adults, according to recent research from...
We know the plant-based alternatives trend is strong with adult consumers, but what about kids? Linkage Research & Consulting sees an immense untapped opportunity in plant-based food and drink products targeted towards kids.
Based on research from Canadian neurosurgeon Dr Teresa Purzner - best known for her pioneering work with novel approaches to tackle childhood brain cancer – Cerebelly seeks to give babies the key nutrients their growing brains need, exactly when they...
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.
As older members of Generation Z begin to strike out on their own and those still at home gather more influence over household grocery purchases, food and beverage manufacturers increasingly are asking what do 7- to 20-year-olds want to eat and drink?
In recent years, food manufacturers have elevated the connection between the health of their business and the health of the planet through increased investments in environmental sustainability – a move that has generated significant consumer interest,...
Given that the success of most food and beverage launches hinge on taste, but that consumer preferences for flavors, textures and overall experience are constantly shifting, sensory testing has become a lynch-pin in the innovation cycle.
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,...
Unveiled at the 2019 FOOD FOR KIDS summit in Chicago this week, Ruckus and Co. lunchbox smoothies for kids were developed in the SnackFutures innovation hub at Mondelēz International, with the R&D and culinary expertise of CCD Innovation and the creative...
A new study found that nearly two-thirds of infants (61%) and almost all toddlers (98%) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers).
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...
Which meals or dayparts do parents find the most challenging when it comes to finding something that's easy, affordable, healthy, AND appealing to feed to their kids? Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? After school snacks?
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of children with other food allergies.
Clean label used to mean avoiding anything ‘artificial’ on your ingredients list. Today, many consumers want brands to address things that don’t appear on the label, from heavy metals to pesticide residues, especially in food for their kids.
As non nutritive sweeteners are consumed by at least one in four children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a policy statement calling for clear labeling and future research into how they affect childrens' health and taste preferences....
"With some persistence, very young children will eat salmon and kale," said Dr Erin Quann from Nestlé Nutrition at FoodNavigator-USA’s FOOD FOR KIDS summit last year. "But then we enter the chicken nuggets and French Fries phase...”
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.
West African foods from the ancient grain fonio to tigernuts and moringa; to refrigerated protein-packed snacks; chickpea butter; and more imaginative food for kids will all gain traction in 2020 according to buyers, product developers, category managers...
Recognizing people increasingly value authenticity and meaningful relationships over material possessions or a façade of perfection, Happy Family Organics unapologetically shows – and prizes – the messy, chaotic process of parenting in a new marketing...
Childhood obesity in the US affects almost one-in-five children aged 2-19yrs. Rates vary by age, but are highest among Hispanic and African Americans, and continue to rise. So what can we do about it, and are existing strategies failing children?
If you want to find the least nutritious – and the least innovative – part of any fast casual menu, look no further than the kids menu. And if you think you’ll find anything resembling a vegetable (that isn’t a French Fry), forget it.
From protein bars for kids, to healthy finger food, nutrient-packed ice pops and a new take on Lunchables, entrants to our 2019 trailblazers challenge are creating innovative new products, brands, and routes to market for healthier options for babies...
Exclusively breastfeeding children for the first six months of their lives has long been recognized as a gold standard for improving infant health, but new research suggests it also could dramatically benefit the health of the planet as well – reinforcing...
Over two-thirds of parents (67%) worldwide said they want to improve their child’s eating habits, according to Euromonitor International's 2019 Health and Nutrition Survey.
Low FODMAP, a diet low in carbohydrates that trigger digestive discomfort and stomach pain, could be a useful treatment for children and adolescents with gastrointestinal issues, say researchers from the University of Otago in Australia.
Organic baby and toddler food and tummy friendly brand NurtureMe says it has significant untapped potential in the online retail channel where it can reach even more health-conscious parents, domestically and globally.
Boston-based Little Pickins is targeting an under-developed space in the baby food market with its frozen ready-made and veggie-packed finger foods for toddlers ages 10 months and up.
While many parents eat meat, poultry and fish, the idea of feeding these foods to babies might sound strange to them based on the majority of baby foods currently marketed, but startup Serenity Kids is turning this preconception on its head with its line...
Children under the age of 5 years should skip flavored-, toddler- and plant-based milks as well as caffeinated beverages, and instead stick to breast milk, infant formula, water and plain milk depending on their age, according to a joint recommendation...
