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Foods and beverages that help with relaxation and concentration

Brain food and beverages to improve relaxation and concentration

Working harder and longer calls for foods and beverages that boost our brains or help us relax
Stuart Cantor, PhD
Stuart L. Cantor PhD
April 14, 2017

Learn about brain food, the food and beverage products that give our brains a boost to improve cognitive and mental health.


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The mean dietary fiber intake of individuals 2 years and older averages 16g per day

Fiber: Facts & Fiction

Fibers are varied in nature, with individual functions in both health and food processing
Mark Anthony PhD
October 14, 2016

Dietary fiber—or, more properly, dietary fibers, collectively—constitute a topic of greater health interest than ever.


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Generation lifestyle changes influence foodservice decisions

A Different Future for Foodservice

Generational trends impact the future of foodservice
Jill Failla
August 12, 2016

A comprehensive understanding of generational behaviors and preferences is necessary for operators and manufactures to be able to appeal to their target demographic—or figure out who their target demographic should be.


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Sauce Formulation Essentials

New prepared sauces meet consumer demands for bold ethnic flavors and speed-scratch cooking
Chuck Jolley, Contributing Editor
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
April 13, 2016

Learn about the development and formulation of sauces.


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Non-baked bars using whole ingredients and natural flavorings were early innovations in the raw category

Defining Clean Food Label Trends

As consumers continue to strive toward "clean eating," the definition continues to evolve
Rachel Zemser MS, CCS
April 13, 2016

As the clean label retail market grows, food entrepreneurs seek out new definitions of "clean," allowing them to pave the way for untapped categories of food products.


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Both fruit and yogurt are heart healthy foods

Heart-Healthy Food Ingredients

More consumers recognize resveratrol, beta-glucans, omega oils, botanicals and other ingredients as heart-healthy ingredients
Mark Anthony PhD
April 12, 2016

While most heart-health advice centers on what not to eat, consumers are becoming proactive and starting to include heart healthy foods in their diet.


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BFree Foods specializes in free from bakery products that are wheat-free and gluten-free

Top 10 Bakery Trends in 2016

Bakery foods tackle trends with new ingredients, marketing and niche know-how
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
April 11, 2016

Innova Market Insights named 10 top trends for 2016 and it’s clear that today’s new breads, rolls, cookies and crackers easily fit into every angle.


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The Original SoupMan soup

On-Trend Soups

Soups, broths deliver at-home value, comfort
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
March 14, 2016

It turns out there’s a sizeable number of consumers (including those hard-to-figure Millennials) who like to eat at home, save money and simply enjoy a hearty meal.


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Ingredients that are purported to improve health or prevent certain medical conditions continue to have great consumer appeal

Formulating Foods for Health

Ingredients that are purported to improve health or prevent certain medical conditions continue to have great consumer appeal. From protein enhancement to mineral fortification to collagen peptides—the future focus is on ingredients that promote better overall health.
March 14, 2016

The number of mineral-fortified food and beverages globally increases every year, with a wide range of trending claims.


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Pure and Simple Food and Beverage Products

Processors hear consumer calls for simpler, “cleaner” products
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
March 14, 2016

In this year’s survey, conducted through BNP Media’s Market Research Division, processors revealed the ingredients and trends they see as forming the backbone of the healthful products market.


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