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Food and Nutrition Trends Released at Nutrition News Update Conference

Americans are seeking immune-boosting foods, plant-based meals, filling snacks and carbs as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic

September 22, 2020

New consumer insights reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way Americans are eating. Carbs are back, snacking is up and home cooks are experimenting with more partially plant-based, where meat or poultry may be blended with veggies, nuts or whole grains.

NPD Group Eyes Pumpkin Spice Latte Fall Ritual

September 21, 2020

Many of the traditional fall rituals consumers enjoy, like back-to-school and football games, have been altered this year by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but there is one fall tradition they can count on this year, pumpkin spice latte limited time offers.

Kellogg Company Exceeds Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal Ahead of Schedule

Company reduces direct & indirect GHG emissions by more than 28%; continues to drive reductions across its supply chain

September 18, 2020

According to the United Nations, to curb the devastating effects of climate change on the global food supply, the world must halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.

$1.5 billion Invested in Alternative Proteins in 2020

New report reveals fermentation as the next pillar of alternative proteins, enabling a new wave of innovative products and accelerating the industry

September 17, 2020

According to report produced by The Good Food Institute (GFI), 2019 and the first seven months of 2020 were record periods of investment in fermentation companies creating sustainable alternatives to conventional animal-based foods and ingredients.

At-home Coffee Market Perks Up

Americans turn into home baristas to get their coffee shop coffee fix

September 16, 2020

With Americans encouraged to work from home, the pandemic is injecting some much needed new energy into coffee sales. New research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, suggests that the at-home coffee market is set to grow by 4.9% this year alone to reach $15.6 billion, compared to a total of 3.9% growth experienced between 2015 – 2019.

Six Ways Food & Beverage Innovation Is Evolving in the Face of COVID-19

ADM identifies emerging behavioral changes that could power innovation and growth in coming months

September 10, 2020

Recent ADM OutsideVoice℠ research shows that 77% of consumers intend to make more attempts to stay healthy in the future. Food and beverage manufacturers who successfully balance consumer health concerns with affordability are most likely to win with consumers.

More Consumers Value "Personalized Nutrition" in Selecting Foods, Drinks with Added Benefits, Dietary Appeal

When Food Gets Personal: Innova Market Insights finds personalized nutrition is on the rise and moving beyond tailored diets

Lu Ann Williams

September 8, 2020

Thanks to technological advances and ever-expanding choice in foodservice and retail venues, each of today’s consumers can adopt a more individual approach to eating.

Coronavirus Revitalizes Shrinking Retail Center Store Products and Frozen Foods

Front and Center

September 3, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak in the US has revitalized sales in the center of retail stores, home of shelf-stable and frozen foods that have generally been experiencing declining or slow sales growth over a number of years.

NPD Group Researches Consumer Dinner Choices, Diet Concerns

Decisions, Decisions: Dinner, Diet

September 2, 2020

There's seemingly no end to stories about how US consumers are coping (or not) with the nation's coronavirus pandemic. Yet how does life in this "new normal" impact decisions about such topics as dinner and diets?

Six Ways Food and Beverage Innovation is Evolving in the Face of COVID-19

Food and beverage manufacturers who successfully balance consumer health concerns with affordability are most likely to win with consumers

September 1, 2020

Recent ADM OutsideVoice℠ research shows that 77% of consumers intend to make more attempts to stay healthy in the future. Food and beverage manufacturers who successfully balance consumer health concerns with affordability are most likely to win with consumers.