Part of the product development process is to determine which colors, or range of colors, are acceptable to consumers; the next step is to formulate the products to meet those criteria.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children with food allergies jumped 18% between 1997-2007, and researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago found 8% of U.S. children under the age of 18 have at least one food allergy.
With New Year’s Eve and its traditional libations now officially in the history books, it might seem a bit soon to take too close of a look at the alcoholic beverages segment. However, Mardi Gras is just over a month away, so it may well be a perfect time to examine the latest releases and news in the category.
The Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) 2011 Private Label Trade Show was held in Rosemont, Ill., in mid-November, with a wealth of products marketed around such notable trends as ethnic cuisine, restaurant-quality foods, wellness and convenience.
Today’s consumers continue to seek grocery products containing more bold and layered flavors, and manufacturers have responded by adding more unique and global ingredients to some of the most basic products.
The 29th Annual New Products Conference was held September 12-14 in Naples, Fla., with a range of speakers and topics addressing the latest trends and expectations of food and beverage consumers.
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