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Chilled coffee is thriving in the US, growing at least 10% annually between 2013-17. In fact, more than half (56%) of new RTD coffee launches in the US were cold brew in 2017, up from 38% the year prior. What is more, in the US, cold brew sales at retail* reached an estimated $38 million in 2017, representing a single-year growth of 137%. Meanwhile, RTD coffee is also building momentum in China. Mintel forecasts annual growth of around 20% in the next five years as RTD steals more share from instant coffee.

Readers ascribed 44% of the vote to Enjoy Life Foods Grain & Seed Bars. Blake's Hard Cider New Kinder Cider Series finished as the runner-up, while third-place was shared evenly by Green Giant Fresh Vegetable Meal Bowls, Purely Elizabeth Single-Serve Vibrant Oats & Grain-Free Superfood Bars and Hostess Baseball CupCakes.

Stemming from a desire to bring all of the goodness and flavor of WHOLLY GUACAMOLE® products to a more portable package, these portioned Snack Cups are available in two varieties—Classic (Mild) and Spicy (Hot)—and conveniently paired with just the right amount of crunchy tortilla rounds.

Big Chewy NERDS received the Most Innovative New Product Award in the non-chocolate category at the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.

Connected to and helping to drive this interest in the digestive tract is the expanding consumer awareness that having a healthy gut means more than just being regular. The science uncovering the connections between digestive health and both immunity and mental health/well-being has created a generation of tuned-in consumers as well. According to the aforementioned Google analytics, interest in “anxiety and gut health” rose 200%, suggesting that individuals have a growing curiosity about how gut health affects the brain.

The ready-to-drink coffee blends Chameleon’s classic cold-brew coffee with organic milk and organic sweet, the company says. Each bottle of Chameleon Cold-Brew contains between 100 to 110 calories, five to 12g of sugar, and four grams of protein in each eight-ounce serving, it adds.  

At PepsiCoFlavorWorks.net, operators can access a bevy of information and tools to help design experiential eating solutions.

Sweetened with stevia, ONE Basix Bars offer a simplified take on traditional ONE Bars. Ideal for anytime snacks and treats, ONE Basix Bars are free of gluten, sugar alcohols and sucralose and are Kosher Certified.

All of these consumers are looking to improve nutritional intake and/or some aspects of health, wellbeing, performance, muscle growth and recovery from exercise. Of course, the sports nutrition market also is growing because of rising product distribution in mainstream outlets in all major markets. Previously, many products were relegated to sales through specialist health outlets (such as GNC) gyms and health clubs.

Simply Light beverages offer a direct response to those who want the taste of orange juice or lemonade, but with less sugar and fewer calories than our regular juice drinks. In keeping with the brand promise, “The Best Things in Life Are Made Simply,” Simply Light Orange Juice beverages and Simply Light Lemonades are made from simple, non-GMO ingredients.