While the kids of Generation Alpha are influenced by their Millennial parents, they diverge in some important ways. Here are seven things food manufacturers should know about Generation Alpha.

The shift toward healthier eating is an exciting trend that’s reshaping the snack food industry. It’s raising the bar and encouraging innovation among brands to produce healthy snack options that also deliver that moment of indulgence consumers expect from a snack.

Here’s a look at what consumers are snacking on today, the growing interest in protein-fortified and sugar-reduced snacks, and other key snacking trends. 

In part one of our three-part series on “mood food,” learn why more consumers are reaching for products with mood benefits and discover the top mood-boosting ingredients.

Here's a look at functional beverage trends, what consumers say is important in a healthy beverage, and how flavor influences the perception of a product’s healthfulness.

Part two of our mood food series shows why adaptogens and nootropics are positioned to be the future of mood food and highlights some top ingredient choices for formulating mood and brain support products.

The 2024 Summer Olympics will put a global spotlight on sports nutrition, and brands are already preparing. Here’s a look at trending nutrition topics like mental health and what they mean for the newest Olympic sports.

While getting enough iron is extremely important for females—especially active females—only 27% of American women report taking iron.¹ Explore the market opportunity in iron supplements and how to choose the right iron source to satisfy female consumers.