Articles by Lu Ann Williams

Consumers everywhere are tending to eat several smaller snacks during the day—rather than three full meals.

Sports nutrition is flexing its market muscle as mainstream consumers express more interest for all forms of performance foods and beverages that aid their active lifestyles.

Today, despite concerns over the definition and use of the term “natural” in some quarters, there’s been continued growth in products marketed on natural or clean label platforms.

Asian flavors and foods are an integral part of the US diet and this trend seems set to continue.

Innova Market Insights named 10 top trends for 2016 and it’s clear that today’s new breads, rolls, cookies and crackers easily fit into every angle.

The latest global and market trends in the sweet snack category, with a particular look at chocolate, sugar confections and gum.

In this year’s survey, conducted through BNP Media’s Market Research Division, processors revealed the ingredients and trends they see as forming the backbone of the healthful products market.

Last year was when “free from” truly went mainstream and Innova Market Insights has identified “Free From, For All” as a key trend for 2016.