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Applications for the New FDA Sugar Labeling Laws

2017 Prepared Foods New Products Conference: Jim Painter, PHD, RD
August 1, 2017
Now with reports of the sugar industry having quietly funded Harvard research in the ‘60s to shift blame from sugar onto fat as the cause of chronic disease, the momentum for the case to find long-term alternatives to added sugar is only gaining. 
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Top Family Summer Activity, Snack Trends

General Mills, Box Tops for Education Survey reveals data collected from nearly 1,000 parents
July 27, 2017
The detailed survey concluded families are most interested in simple, outdoor activities and unexpected road trips with the right mix of snacks and fun in the sun.
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How CPG Companies Empower Consumers

Survey results showed 180,000 products have been reformulated, with 75% of responding members confirming they have reformulated products
July 25, 2017
Developed in conjunction with Deloitte, Chicago, the CGF asked all members to participate and complete those questions that are relevant to their businesses, while other consumer goods companies were encouraged to get involved.
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Flavors, Ingredients Culinary Trend Report

Packaged Facts analyzes the key trends among more than 20 flavors and ingredients
July 24, 2017
Packaged Facts recently released the latest edition in its popular Culinary Trend Tracking Series (CuTTS), Food and Beverage Flavor and Ingredient Trends.
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Trends Driving US Condiments & Sauces Market

Free-from formulations, exotic ingredients and spicy flavors among key food and beverage trends
July 21, 2017
Marketing products as certified organic or carrying "free-from" labels has become part of several trends that will help keep sauces and condiments popular with a range of influential consumers, including Baby Boomers, Millennials, Hispanics, and African Americans.
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Meal Kit Market: $5 Billion

Packaged Facts releases new report on the closely watched meal kit delivery services sector
July 20, 2017
Packaged Facts continues to project robust growth for delivery meal kits, the disappointing Blue Apron IPO notwithstanding.
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Clean Label Supreme

Clean and clear label is now targeted—by consumers and manufacturers alike—as the new global standard
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
July 18, 2017

Interest in naturalness, minimal processing and clean labeling is no longer new in the food industry. In fact, as long ago as 2008, “Go Natural” led Innova Market Insights’ annual trends listing.


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How Yoga Influences Culinary Trends

Millennials, Baby Boomers, and others are incorporating Ayurveda foods and beverages into their diets
July 17, 2017
Ayurveda is a complex holistic approach to restoring balance in a person that includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements.
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Indulgence Tops Health For US Ice Cream

Sales of frozen yogurt and non-dairy ice cream decline 10% in two years
July 14, 2017
New research from Mintel reveals that retail sales of frozen yogurt and non-dairy ice cream slipped 10% in the last two years, reaching an estimated $299 million in 2016. Meanwhile, the ice cream and frozen dairy desserts segment grew 7% 2014-16 to reach an estimated 6.8 million.
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