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VIDEO: Crossfire Conversations | Who is Influencing Consumers?

VIDEO: Crossfire Conversations | Who is Influencing Consumers?

Listen to this exclusive panel to hear influencers tackle a wide range of topics including:Blending advocacy for agriculture, food science, and nutrition, Communicating objectively in a polarized, confrontational market, “Myth busting” and addressing misinformation, Lack of consumer trust in marketing and Do’s and don’ts for brand owners and marketers.
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Microbiome Science & the Demand for Probiotics

The impact of yogurt, probiotics and the gut microbiome has exceeded expectations and been tied to immune function
May 18, 2022
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Consumer interest in fermented foods, immune health and gut health has soared, alongside interest in the connection between gut health and the immune system.


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Showcasing Salty Snacks Making a Debut in May 2022

This month’s collection includes allergy-friendly options as well as seasoned mini-pretzels
May 18, 2022
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"With trending sweet and savory snacks on the rise, we saw the perfect opportunity to bring a unique twist and seasonal offering to the Club Crisps line," said Zach Wyer, director of brand marketing, Kellogg's Crackers.


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Natural, Organic and Functional Food & Beverage Sales Show Less is More

May 17, 2022
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SPINS, Nutrition Business Journal data demonstrate growing “clean label” appeal for natural, organic products.


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Sugar Reduction Efforts No Longer are Limited to Straight Sugar Replacement

New strategies focus on alternatives, reduced sweetening, and zero-sugar formulation
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May 11, 2022
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In the United States, specifically, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 call for consumers to “limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars” to less than 10% of daily calories. Research shows the top sources of added sugars in the US diet include sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts and sweet snacks, sweetened coffee and tea, and candy.


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Five Actions Companies Can Take Today to Create More Sustainable Food Systems for Tomorrow

Food system challenges have become more urgent over the last two years
May 6, 2022
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Bain & Company's new blueprint, Food System Transformation: The Time Is Now, suggests five actions companies can take today to create more sustainable food systems for tomorrow.


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Sustainability = Shared Responsibility

Innova Market Insights’ megatrends shine a spotlight on health of the planet
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April 27, 2022
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Looking back on the past two years of a global pandemic, we see how a handful of megatrend forces are continuing to shape change in the world.


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The Power of Immunity

Nutritional modulation of the immune system may help reduce or delay the onset of diseases
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April 25, 2022
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According to a 2020 Probiotic Survey by the FMCG Gurus research arm of M&R Insights Ltd., the number of consumers in North American stating that they purchased probiotic products in the 12-month pre-Pandemic period between 2018 and 2020 rose from 45% to 61%.


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Sweet Times: New Trends in Sweeteners

Science is helping product developers hit the sugar-reduction sweet spot
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Alexa Bosshardt MPS, RDN
April 25, 2022
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An emerging trend in the world of sweetness is that of “natural browns.” These predominantly nutritive sweeteners include organic and raw sugars that are less processed and align with health- and eco-friendly concerns as perceived by consumers.


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Demand for Foods and Beverages that Support Immune Health Remains Strong

Product developers are incorporating a variety of ingredients in a range of products to leverage nutritional properties as well as functionality and flavor
April 22, 2022
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Expect immunity to be a long-term topic and trend, as people of all ages are mindful of shoring up physical and mental health.


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CATEGORY INSIGHTS: PLANT BASED

Seventy-Nine Million US Households Now Buy Plant-Based Products

Consumers are motivated by an interest in foods that are better for their health and deliver on positive environmental impact and social responsibility
April 22, 2022
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Amidst turbulent economic conditions amplified by the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation, new data released by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), The Good Food Institute (GFI), and SPINS, shows US retail sales of plant-based foods grew 6.2% in 2021 over a record year of growth in 2020, bringing the total plant-based market value to an all-time high of $7.4 billion.


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2019 Spirit of Innovation Award Winners

Prepared Foods presented its 17th annual "Spirit of Innovation" awards for new product teams during the New Products Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Chicago's Swissotel.

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Posted: January 31, 2020

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Winter Fancy Food Show 2019

Over the years, Prepared Foods editors have looked forward to kicking off the year at The Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show. The show floor is filled with inspiring new products that give us a sense of where the food industry is and where it may be headed.

Posted: April 24, 2019

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Convenience Foods Product Gallery

Whether companies are introducing sustainable products, plant-based foods, dairy alternatives or clean label beverages, an aspect of convenience is almost certainly part of product development discussions. As an increasing number of consumers satisfy appetites with small portion snacks, characteristics of convenience are becoming more sophisticated and nuanced among 2018 product introductions.

Here is a look at some recently launched products that keep convenience at the center of their reason for being.

Posted: November 7, 2018

 

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Plant Based Foods

Plant-based proteins aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians anymore as US consumers seek more protein in their diets and plant-based foods become more available and tastier. Higher demand for plant-based proteins is evidenced by the 19% growth in cases shipped of these proteins from broadline foodservice distributors to independent (one to two units) and micro-chain (three to 19 units) restaurant operators in the year ending March 2018 compared to same period year ago, according to The NPD Group. In-home consumption trends are also showing an increase in consumer demand with a 24% increase since 2015.

Posted: August 6, 2018

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Cereal Numbers

GlobalData projects breakfast cereal dollar sales growing at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate during the five years from 2016 to 2021. Interestingly, the pre-sweetened cereal category currently enjoys popularity as a snack. In fact, General Mills has shared data that an estimated 30% of all US cereal consumption (sugar concerns aside) now comes in the form of snacking—triple the level of a decade ago. 

Cereal makers centered new product activity on new flavors like chocolate and coffee, granola cereals that leverage snacking, kids’ cereals inspired by children’s snack preferences, and seasonal offerings.

Posted: May 24, 2018

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Cannabis Foods & Beverages

As more states legalize recreational marijuana, the varieties of pot-enhanced food and beverage will increase. Take a look at this Prepared Foods’ Product Gallery, highlighting several recent releases in the growing edibles market. Look out for continued interest and acceptance in a host of snacks, treats, and beverages that feature the added benefits of cannabis.

Posted: February 14, 2018

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Better-For-You Boom

Consumers, especially Boomers and increasingly members of Generation X, are seeking food and beverage products that feature functional benefits. To establish communication with these consumers, marketers have adopted the term “better-for-you” to describe new products that may provide one or more specific health benefits.

Here is a list of better-for-you products launched in the last six months.

Posted: January 12, 2018

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The Beverage Spectrum

The beverage category routinely generates a mountain of innovative new products. 2017 has been no exception. From plant-based beverages to kombucha to flavored beers, the beverage category is overflowing with cutting edge product development. Here is a snapshot of product innovations from the beverage category in 2017.

Posted: October 3, 2017

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Snack & Nutrition Bars

Convenience and health are two primary factors contributing to the continued growth in the snack and nutrition bar category. The versatility of the bar format has allowed product developers to tailor their new offerings to consumers seeking a snack, a meal, post-workout fuel or a general energy boost.

Here are a few examples of new bar introductions from the first half of 2017.

Posted: August 7, 2017

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Dairy Innovation

Innovation in the dairy category has flourished under pressure from the trend toward plant-based and dairy alternative food products.

Natural dietary benefits from healthy fats to gut health have positioned the dairy category to leverage basic, inherent health claims for future innovation.

Posted: July 5, 2017

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May 24, 2022

The Sweet Life! Sugar Reduction Trends & Technologies for 2022 and Beyond

Mintel research shows that nearly three in five consumers are choosing low-sugar products for their general health and more consumers are seeking natural alternatives. Where are white space opportunities involving sugar reduction? What new technologies present opportunities and challenges ahead? To address these questions, Prepared Foods brings food formulators this exclusive, one-hour thought leadership webinar.

June 23, 2022

Enzymes Offer Numerous Sugar Modification Benefits for Starch-Based Foods From Added Sweetness to Extended Shelf Life, and More

Specialty enzymes are mighty molecules that enable food producers to often make dramatic improvements in their products without having to add multiple ingredients. Amano Enzyme, with over a century of experience developing enzymes for the food industry, recently introduced a trio of enzymes to aid in modifying sugar in starch-based foods. 

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