New Whole Foods Market survey finds that millennials are willing to pay a higher price for quality
September 11, 2019
One trend that emerged from the survey is that of "better informed purchasing decisions." A majority of millennials want to know where their food comes from and how it is sourced. Transparency in food sourcing is important to more than 65% of millennials, particularly for fresh meat and seafood.
NPD report finds that about a quarter of US adults manage health with food and beverage choices
August 28, 2019
Nine percent of adults say a top nutrition goal is protecting brain health and when asked about foods that promote brain health, young adults were 45% more likely to express an interest in these products compared to 35-44-year-olds, finds NPD’s Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service.
Breakfast is still the number one occasion for yogurt consumption, but it has lost ground over the past few years
August 21, 2019
‘These shifts highlight the importance of ongoing innovation in this marketplace,’ said Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation at Innova Market Insights. ‘Convenient formats are now important for many consumers, while the rise of dinner usage suggests interest in more indulgent, dessert style yogurts.’
When consumers eat is as important as how and what they eat
June 18, 2019
Survey data published in the report reveal that as of 2018, in terms of the three main meals, a far higher share of adults consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day compared with lunch or dinner.
Ingredion uses IFT to share insights, new ingredient solutions through prototypes featuring plant-based protein, reduced sugar and clean labels
June 12, 2019
The prototypes represent a mix of foods and beverages that support three major shifts in global consumer eating behavior: plant-based protein, sugar reduction, and clean and simple labels.
New product innovations strike a balance between enjoyment and health
May 29, 2019
“The role of snack food is changing in different ways in reaction to Americans’ desire for balance, portable snack foods, and holistic wellness,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America.
DuPont Nutrition & Health shares new research with insights about consumers’ plant-based eating behavior
November 16, 2018
The research, conducted with HealthFocus® International, highlights the significant market opportunity in plant-based food and the connection to many of the important trends shaping the American diet.
Innova Market Insights reveals Top Ten Trends for the new year
November 14, 2018
Innova Market Insights continuously analyzes global developments in food and beverage launch activity and consumer research to highlight the trends most likely to impact the industry over the coming year and beyond.