Baby boomers make up a powerful consumer segment. There are 75 million of them in the United States and they aren’t getting any younger. As boomers approach retirement age, they are hoping to continue to live active lives, focusing on preventive medicine and healthy aging. With this trend comes a strong interest in nutritional supplements, especially those that may reduce the risk of age-related diseases or the physical signs of aging.
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Featured ContentAt the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were first issued, and normal life was uprooted, we saw a steep decline in dieting. Consumers started buying more comfort foods at the store like cheese1 (because cheese is fantastic and we fully support those that seek comfort from it) and carbs3, and people started cooking and baking more at home.1 Jokes about putting on the “covid 19” started to pop up, and people related to each other’s more indulgent diets.
There are many benefits that can be achieved through microencapsulation. Knowing when to use this technology is key to formulating products that will be successful in the market.
The snack food market continues to grow as food and beverage manufacturers work to bring products to market that snacking consumers really want. Good flavor tops the list of desired characteristics for snack food aficionados
March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to review the Dietary Guidelines and the ways manufacturers can help consumers meet these dietary goals. For some nutrients, underconsumption is the problem—for others, it’s overconsumption. Here’s a look at strategies manufacturers can use to get consumers’ nutritional health back on track.
March is Nutrition Month
GuideNational Nutrition Month is more relevant than ever as Americans seek sound nutrition information that can help them manage their weight and health conditions. Explore the history of National Nutrition Month, the key recommendations for healthy eating patterns, and the five nutrients of public health concern.
Plant-based milks are more popular than ever, with manufacturers offering a steady stream of innovative, tasty, and healthy products to meet this demand. Here’s a look at what’s going on in the plant-based milk category and how these products are appealing to consumers.
A surge in health & wellness trends, compounded by the pandemic and an increasing nutrition awareness, are driving many consumers to explore foods & beverages that offer additional health benefits. Fortified and functional foods continue to grow and a nutrient-dense premix solution provides an opportunity to differentiate your product on the shelf.
We are what we eat ... and nowadays, consumers are not shy when it comes to demanding healthier choices. A continuing megatrend in the food and beverage industry today is to satisfy the consumer-driven need to shift away from artificial colors and flavors, while also meeting expectations for taste and quality.