After the recent boom of cereal and granola bars in the US, sales
of these products are expected to slow over the next few years,
according to a new report. However, opportunities for growth still
remain, particularly through targeting...
Most Americans use food labels and the government Food Pyramid to
make informed diet choices, with a main priority being to follow a
more nutritious diet, according to a new survey.
The US organic market remains on track for strong growth over the
next five years, according to a new report by Mintel, which claims
that the increased availability of organic foods through mainstream
channels is set to change the...
The US market for foods and beverages targeting children is set to
continue to experience strong growth, on the back of an increased
demand for products specifically designed to address child
nutrition, according to a new report.
Women are more likely than men to try different diet plans in an
effort to lose weight, and they also make greater efforts to limit
sugar, carbohydrate and fat intake, according to a new study.
Corn Products International has reported good second quarter
results, with a strong performance from the company's North
American operations offsetting a decline in its South American
business.
A growing number of US adults consider childhood obesity to be a
major problem, but most do not believe that the food industry is to
blame through its marketing and advertising, according to a new
survey.
Fat and calorie content remain at the top of the list when it comes
to checking food labels, according to a recent poll, which reveals
that although most consumers check labels they are still likely to
purchase 'unhealthy'...
As sales of organic goods continue to rise, food and beverage
manufacturers are increasingly turning to the US Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Organic seal as a mark of approval, according to
the nation's Organic Trade Association...
Sales of organic foods in the US continue to increase, with the
meat category demonstrating the highest growth rate last year,
according to preliminary results from the Organic Trade
Association's (OTA) 2006 Manufacturer Survey.
Family health and nutrition concerns are increasingly influencing
household food purchases in the US, according to a new study by the
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention magazine.
The majority of American consumers would support a 'fat tax,' or a
tax placed on unhealthy processed foods, if the revenues were used
to make healthier food less expensive, according to a new survey.
McCormick has announced that it is to acquire the remaining 49
percent of Dessert Products International (DPI) as the company
continues its efforts to simplify its business and focus on areas
with strong growth potential.
Canada's aging population and improved food labeling practices have
started a trend away from fad diets and toward a more balanced and
healthy eating pattern, according to a new study.
Citrus fruit production in the US is on a general low, largely as a
result of hurricane damage in Florida, according to the US
Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) December crop production
forecasts.
International Flavors & Fragrances saw a further drop in sales
in its third quarter, as it still struggles to overcome the impact
of the sale of one of its businesses last year.
Most adults blame parents for America's current adolescent obesity
crisis, though the proliferation of junk food remains a critical
concern according to a new report.
Food and beverage executives are optimistic that they will
experience growth and increase their capacities next year,
according to a new survey from Grant Thornton.
American consumers rate themselves as the world's most savvy
shoppers when it comes to understanding nutrition labels on the
foods they buy, but it's fat content and calories, not additives
and preservatives, that concern...
Food manufacturers who are still not convinced that they need to
start taking a healthier approach should heed a recent survey by
the GMA, writes Philippa Nuttall.
Orange prices for fruit juice producers look destined to remain
high as March reveals yet another dip in the forecast for
production in Florida for the 2004-05 season.
Food manufacturers who haven't yet decided to rethink their product
ranges based on the recently released dietary guidelines should
perhaps do so, according to new research.
After Florida's tomato crop was devastated by four hurricanes in
October, volumes are finally getting back to normal, according to
shipment data from the state's tomato committee.
Reorganization activities in Europe caused a dip in International
Flavors & Fragrances' earnings in the third quarter of 2004,
but North America continued to see strong growth, particularly in
its flavors division.