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The report is the company's first expanded effort to highlight U.S.-specific milestones and achievements tied to Nestlé's global sustainability principles and commitments.

The researchers note, "We need further studies with a greater number of cases to verify these findings and add to the research base."

Sandwiches were the most expensive category, averaging $6.74 in the Northeast in 2012, while Mexican food was the least expensive.

The consumer opinions have also impacted the beverage category; spending on out-of-home alcohol is estimated to have increased by 5.4% from 2012-13 (the strongest year-over-year growth of any other sector evaluated) to have reached an estimated $92.7 billion in 2013.

The value of the total U.S. market for flavors -- including flavor additives, flavor enhancers, sugar substitutes, and spices -- will increase from $6 billion in 2014 to $7 billion in 2019.

To figure out what dietary ingredients promote helpful bacteria, several studies have looked at the effects of individual fibers and probiotics.

The survey revealed that 55% of homes with a family member with lactose intolerance may not consume the Dietary Guidelines recommended servings of dairy each day.

While total retail sales of prepared cakes and pies grew 24% from 2009-14 to reach $11.2 billion, frozen and refrigerated cakes and pies was the only segment to decline (2.4%).

The protein trend is driven by increasing health concerns – primarily weight management – plus the move of sports and performance products into the mainstream and targeted at the more generally active, rather than just athletes and sportsmen.

Brynwood Partners has completed six acquisitions from Nestle USA, with this acquisition being the third in the past 14 months.