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Due to strong marketing campaigns and significant publicity, the concept of functional foods and beverages is no longer new to the American consumer.

When involving children in sensory and consumer-based tests, understand their limitations when designing the experiments, selecting the methods of research and analyzing data.

Attendees of Prepared Foodsí R&D Seminar series learned there are a variety of ingredients for consumer products targeting weight management.

The Soy Symposium gathered together many of the key players in the soy food industry to explore the health benefits from soy consumption. At the same time, overall food industry experts delved into major topics and trends facing the industry as a whole.

The move toward portion control in restaurants has proven a challenge for many foodservice operators, as they struggle to reduce portions, while convincing consumers they are still getting value for their money.

Fat-free or just reduced-fat? Low-glycemic index or enhanced satiety? When it comes to developing products for the weight management market, the myriad of formulation objectives abounds. Both consumer interests and ingredient challenges impact a new product’s final formulation.

Functional water goes to the dogs; a calorie-free beverage with the fun of bubbles; a protein bar burns fat and boosts metabolism; womenís weight matters; and functional foods and drinks enter a critical era.

A lower-calorie plum beverage for healthy digestion; enhanced waters with bold flavors; organic cotton candy; and a new report shows some good news for the obesity crisis.

The decision to mandate calorie content on chain restaurant menus meets a positive response, noting that an educated population is essential to fending off the obesity epidemic.

Research studies point to a beneficial role dairy products and ingredients may have in weight management.