U.S. children drink less milk and more sugar-sweetened beverages as they get older, but such unhealthy drinks do not actually replace milk in kids' diets, researchers have found.
New research suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake and increases satiety as compared to other commonly consumed snacks.
The number of consumers using private-label food and beverage products continues to rise, but U.S. consumers are losing their enthusiasm for these value-oriented options.
Caffeine consumption among expectant or new mothers does not appear to affect the nighttime sleeping habits of their newborns, new Brazilian research indicates.
Consumption of coffee in the global market increased in 2010, with the ready-to-drink (RTD) segment topping the list with notable increases in almost all popular brands.
The NPD Group is finding that the growth of the U.S. Hispanic population combined with their adherence to dining traditions is beginning to influence national consumption patterns.