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Datassential Reveals Deeper Trends to Amp Up the Appeal of ‘Healthy’

MenuTrends database reveals operator trends for menu-ing healthy labels, to better engage consumers looking to refresh their eating habits
Emily Murawski
January 20, 2021

Coming out of the holidays can be stressful enough, but 2020 brought on new anxieties with the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, Datassential found that more than one-quarter of consumers increased comfort eating after initial shelter-in-place restrictions began.


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Ticking Up Snack Times

Over the past five years, US consumers added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita
January 18, 2021
Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, US consumers increasingly turn to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout the day, reports The NPD Group. Over the past five years, Americans added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita, from 505 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in 2015 to 530 in 2020, and consumption of snack foods at meals increased from 21% of eatings in 2010 to 26% in 2020.
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Identifying Plant-Based Food Consumers

New report reveals that market for plant-based products depends on omnivores and flexitarians
January 15, 2021
Despite use of plant-based meat or dairy products being highest among those following vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian diets, it's omnivores and flexitarians who make up the lion's share of consumers who eat these products due to their sheer numbers, reports market research firm Packaged Facts in the report Vegan, Vegetarian, and Flexitarian Consumers.
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2021 Global Food & Drinks Trends

Mintel names key trends for the global food, drink, and foodservice industries
January 13, 2021
Mintel announced three key trends for the global food, drink, and foodservice industries, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centered around the now, the next, and the future of consumer behavior.
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You’ve Made A Product. Now Make History!

Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation Awards nominations now open through March 31! Free to submit!
January 13, 2021
In a world of accolades, there’s nothing quite like Prepared Foods’ annual Spirit of Innovation (SOI) Awards. Since 2003, these awards have stood out for the unique way that they honor the hard-working people behind new products.
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PepsiCo Selects 10 Emerging Wellness Technologies, Services and Ingredients Innovators

The fifth annual PepsiCo Greenhouse program supports the acceleration of the latest innovations striving to transform the way consumers live
January 11, 2021
This year's Greenhouse Accelerator program looks outside the box in areas like emerging science and technology that can help PepsiCo stay close to evolving consumer tastes and preferences. Each of the participating companies will receive $20,000 in grant funding and begin a six-month business program designed to accelerate their growth through personalized mentorship
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Lactose Intolerance, Food Allergies Create New Opportunities for Plant-Based Dairy

The growing usage of plant-based dairy and egg products has created a $4.3 billion market forecast to grow 6.0% annually through 2024
January 6, 2021
After infancy, approximately 65% of people have a reduced ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in many dairy products. Although milk and dairy products are a staple in many populations, increased awareness of lactose intolerance has led many people to reduce dairy consumption, avoid dairy altogether, consume plant-based dairy alternatives, and look for dairy products without lactose.
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2021 Predictions: FLAVORS, SPICES & SEASONINGS

Flavored Nation

It’s all about flavor. That truth may be self-evident, yet it’s never been more manifest.
Dotty Griffith
Dotty Griffith
December 31, 2020

With the recent jump in home cooking, the role of flavor has been especially magnified as food serves a magnified role in providing excitement, comfort, health, indulgence, self-care, and family bonding.


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