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Better for You

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The mission of Better for You editorial is to provide solutions for the development and marketing of nutritional products such as functional foods, dietary supplements and other nutraceuticals. Subjects covered include business-challenging issues involving ingredient use, consumer trends, news, regulations, and science-based research.

Breaking News

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Stay up-to-date on the latest updates and developments in the food and beverage industry, including company announcements, market trends and updates, regulatory issues, and more.

Product of the Day

New packaged consumer foods and beverages introduced to the marketplace highlight trends. Be sure to vote for your favorite Product of the Day in our monthly Favorite Product poll!

Foodservice

Culinary, consumer & menu trends guide new food & beverage formulations for both foodservice and retail products.

Retail Market Trends

Consumer trends and new retail food & beverage launches guide new product formulations.

First Person Q&A

Prepared Foods’ First Person Q&A is an exclusive interview series involving food company R&D professionals, nutritionists, research chefs and other industry experts.

Products

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Covering food and beverage news and product launches across various categories including beverages, snacks, dairy, and more.

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Ingredients

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The latest information on food and beverage ingredients, including their functions, innovations, and applications in product development. Content includes both traditional and emerging ingredients, such as preservatives, flavorings, colorants, additives, and more. Find ingredient trends, marketing developments, and technological advancements in ingredient processing, sourcing, and formulation.

Formulation

Major trends impacting food formulators, from health and wellness, to weight management to allergens and ethic foods.

Sustainable Food Production

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The practices, technologies, and innovations aimed at making food production more sustainable. Find insights on advancements in sustainable farming, alternative protein sources, sustainable packaging, food waste reduction, and more ways food manufacturers are addressing growing consumer demand for sustainability.

Innovation Month

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Innovation Month

Innovation Month was created specifically for product developers as a hub providing actionable knowledge in order to stay ahead in a fast-moving marketplace. Get ready for a dynamic collection of articles, infographics, videos, podcasts and more—all curated to spotlight the ideas, ingredients and technologies driving the future of food and beverage.

Prepared Foods The Year Ahead

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Innovation Month

The Year Ahead is a forward-looking hub designed to equip food and beverage product developers with the insights they need to succeed. This collection brings together expert projections on consumer behavior, emerging ingredient technologies, formulation strategies and operational shifts shaping innovation pipelines. From evolving taste and wellness trends to advances in processing, functionality and sustainability, The Year Ahead highlights the developments most likely to impact R&D teams and brand leaders. This content helps professionals stay informed, proactive and competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

2025 Food and Beverage Trends

Find the newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2025.

2024 Food and Beverage Trends

Find the newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2024.

2023 Food and Beverage Trends

The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2023.

2022 Food and Beverage Trends

The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2022.

2021 Food and Beverage Trends

The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2021.

2020 Food and Beverage Trends

The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2020.

2019 Food and Beverage Trends

The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2019.

2018 Food and Beverage Trends

The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2018.

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