The news reports that followed barely touched on the scientific and medical facts, yet flooded the popular media with sound “bites” declaring that processed meats – and all processed foods for that matter are deadly.
Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel uncovers news trends for 2016
February 1, 2016
With more than 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showcasing 80,000 different specialty food and beverages, there were plenty of items for the Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel to consider.
Seventy-five percent of General Mills' iconic cereals are now free of artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources
January 29, 2016
The family favorites are now available in the cereal aisle at local retailers nationwide and highlight no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources on the front of each box.
The incremental growth in foodservice establishment visits that would inevitably stem from piquing consumer interest with new and novel offerings will help grow restaurant food sales
January 29, 2016
And, more specifically, there's little deviation from core coffee menu items. A somewhat static menu means that most patrons will fall into a habitual ordering pattern. Thus, one of the challenges for restaurant operators is encouraging customers to consider other beverage options beyond the "usual."
Top trends for 2016 include keeping pulse on ethnic diversity, harnessing insights on how consumers are shopping online and focusing on quality versus quantity of marketing messages
January 28, 2016
IRI’s latest Times & Trends report, “Taking Stock of CPG Past and Future: Gear Up Now for a Year of Growth,” analyzes the lessons learned in 2015 and provides insight into several key trends that will drive growth in 2016.
New low-fat chocolate milk contains 50% more calcium per serving than regular low-fat white milk
January 28, 2016
TruMoo Calcium Plus milk contains no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial growth hormones and no artificial sweeteners – and is made with 50% more calcium per serving than regular low-fat white milk.
Probiotic MELT supports digestive health and a healthy immune system when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle
January 27, 2016
Made from the Perfect Blend™ of “good fats” like virgin coconut, hi-oleic sunflower and flaxseed oils, this innovative spread is blended with the highly stable probiotic GanedenBC30.