Montmorency tart cherries are gaining recognition as a natural source of melatonin
March 30, 2016
As they look for solutions, Montmorency tart cherries have been quickly gaining recognition as a natural source of melatonin. In fact, emerging research suggests that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day may help increase the duration and quality of sleep.
Ingredients that are purported to improve health or prevent certain medical conditions continue to have great consumer appeal. From protein enhancement to mineral fortification to collagen peptides—the future focus is on ingredients that promote better overall health.
March 14, 2016
The number of mineral-fortified food and beverages globally increases every year, with a wide range of trending claims.
In this year’s survey, conducted through BNP Media’s Market Research Division, processors revealed the ingredients and trends they see as forming the backbone of the healthful products market.
A run-in with a serious disease is a powerful stimulus for change, and reducing symptoms and risk fac-tors through diet is generally a focal point of that change. Recovery has many stages, and good nutrition is critical along all of them.
For approximately a third of U.S. consumers, weight management issues urgently need to be addressed in their households
October 30, 2015
The report finds that the number one health condition America’s consumers are concerned with is the issue of weight management: more than half of consumers (58%) are either treating (26%) or preventing (32%) “being overweight.”
Aging is inevitable; the CDC projects of 70-75 million Americans in the 65+ age range by 2030—meaning roughly one fifth of the US populace is currently primed for healthy aging and enhanced quality of life.
Manufacturers told our Market Research Division about the ingredients and products they see trending—plus what they’ll be looking toward as they develop the next generation of healthful products
March 10, 2015
Welcome to Prepared Foods' 12th annual NutraSolutions survey of functional ingredients for foods, beverages and supplements.