Fiber has a range of healthy benefits, and manufacturers are stretching fiber’s potential applications, even as Americans continue to face a fiber consumption deficit.
While "Dirty Water" is a great song, residents along the Gulf Coast are all too familiar with the notion of dirty water, courtesy of the oil spill in 2010.
Below are some of the highlights from the 2012 Natural Products Expo West, which again saw a sizable number of gluten-free introductions, as well as a number of notable introductions focusing on other trends.
Worried about obesity and related health issues, some consumers are looking for more low- and no-sugar foods and beverages. In turn, manufacturers are considering various sweetener alternatives for new sugar-free options that still provide a similar flavor experience.
Low carb. Low fat. High fiber. While consumer efforts at weight management have varied in recent years, one message still seems to be at the heart of successful weight-loss advice: consume fewer calories and exercise more.
Wine introductions had a good year in 2011. Despite slipping somewhat from 2010 numbers, the segment remained strong in terms of product launches. The year saw nearly twice as many wine debuts as 2009 and nearly three times the number reported in 2008, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD).
Part of the product development process is to determine which colors, or range of colors, are acceptable to consumers; the next step is to formulate the products to meet those criteria.