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Growth in these items and other ingredients suggest a growing interest in fresh and more healthful options, says NPD.

Global protein consumption will reach 943 million metric tons (MMT) by 2054, rising at a 1.7% CAGR from the current 473 MMT. Alternative protein sources will pick up the slack of slowing meat and seafood growth, and could claim as much as 33% of total protein consumption by 2054.

The federal panel of experts pointed to the lack of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, in addition to the overconsumption of calories, saturated fat, sodium, refined grains, and added sugars, as the primary defects in the average American diet.

The Dietary Guidelines scientific advisory committee once again finds plant-based protein foods, such as soyfoods, offer meal options that are low in saturated fat, cholesterol free and nutrient packed. The just-released Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) highlights dietary patterns that promote health, provide key nutrients and are sustainable.

There are notable regional differences in the popularity of gluten-free diets. Even though they are extremely popular in western countries, the trend is not common among consumers in some other regions. Visiongain predicts that the world market for gluten-free foods will reach $3.91bn in 2015.

With “fresh” and “healthy” emerging as food industry buzz words, it’s easy to wonder if frozen foods—which almost inherently fail conjure connotations associated with either fresh or healthy products—still appeal to the majority of American consumers.

NetBase, the enterprise-scale social media analytics company, released the full report of its in-depth study of social media perceptions among luxury brands.

Just in time for consumers’ health-related New Year’s resolutions, 7-Eleven, Inc., Dallas, introduced two premium, better-for-you snack bars under a new private-label banner, 7-Select GO!Smart.

Weight loss food, beverage and supplement sales are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity worldwide.

A good idea is often powerful in and of itself, but backing it up with genuine consumer enthusiasm can make it a reality.