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An obesity crisis has brought with it a variety of health concerns and conditions, but consumers are increasingly aware of the role of weight management in preventing or circumventing these wellness hurdles.

Prepared Foods discusses beverage formulation with Linda Halik, director of R&D and national accounts sales manager at United Citrus Products Corp., Norwood, Mass.

The fusion of the kitchen and the bar -- through techniques and concoctions that create multisensory experiences -- projects a new future for beverages.

Gluten-free foods have enjoyed rapid growth, and the pace shows little signs of slowing.

According to the Markets and Markets report, “Global Chocolate, Cocoa Beans, Lecithin, Sugar and Vanilla Market by Market Share, Trade Prices, Geography Trend and Forecasts (2011-2016),” the global chocolate market stood at $83.2 billion in 2010 and will reach an estimated $98.3 billion by 2016.

With more consumers looking to increase natural elements in their diets, the market for nuts and seeds is rife with potential.

In the area of convenience meals and processed meats, health and nutrition proved a solid selling point in 2012, as developers refined formulations and consumers turned to in-home dining in the midst of a challenging economy.

Consumers found an array of new beverages on shelves in 2012, with promises of health, an energy boost and even help with weight loss.

Ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal makers channeled their inner Mark Twain in 2012, as in “the reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” with the category celebrating a comeback year on the new products front.