In this age of constant warnings about obesity and its unfortunate consequences, consumers still seek to indulge. Manufacturers are responding with a bit of the familiar, some innovation and a lot of the little.
Digestive health is built upon the existence of intestinal microflora that require sustenance from prebiotic ingredients. However, regardless of the nutritional reality, if consumer education is not cultivated, consumers are unlikely to reap their bountiful benefits.
General Mills (Minneapolis), already being lauded for its efforts to add whole grains to many of its cereal concepts, is making an effort to communicate a healthful outlook to children with a new television advertising initiative.
Recent years have not been kind to the yogurt category. While growth is at a standstill, there is hope in the introductions of light and health-conscious options, new products that add an extra layer of healthfulness to products already regarded as healthful.
New from Betty Crocker (General Mills, Minneapolis) are Drizzlers, pourable pouches of a white chocolate flavor confection, suitable for topping desserts.
This year's Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) show, held in New Orleans last month, showcased Americans' continuing focus on health and weight. Not only are consumers trending toward foods that
The way into consumers' hearts is by making authentic, full-fat and delicious desserts. Whittling out fat, carbs and calories does not fool them one bit.
A cookie without inclusions is no cookie at all. Baked goods with nuts,
candies, syrupy swirls and even dietary fiber are the norm. Formulation
considerations that keep the matrix intact are key to keeping the
cookie crunchy and the angel food cake airy.
Consumer concerns and a set standard have resulted in a dramatically expanding organic category in recent years. As the segment’s products become ever more convenient and perceived health benefits persevere, consumers likely will continue to embrace the category’s offerings.
Oscar Wilde's perennially popular play The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of mistaken identities. Similarly, milk, egg, wheat and soy proteins can pass for other ingredients and create fluffy, flowing and fabulous textures.
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