The meal kit industry is arguably the best example of a food industry segment that’s making it easier for adults to start cooking more at home again.

Come hear Carolina Fryer also flesh out real world innovation examples with Alan Murray, CEO of GoodBelly probiotic foods & beverages (Next Foods).

While low calorie and low carb were at one time benchmarks for health food, attention has shifted to a greater focus on low/no sugar or low/no added sugars. Sugar is an ingredient in many packaged breakfast foods, especially cereal and breakfast pastries.

“In recent years we’ve seen fruit juice and dairy companies counter attrition by advancing health positioning with organic, natural ingredient, and low sugar claims," said David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts. While water marketers are finding ways to put both fun and flavor into a plain yet reputably healthy product without sacrificing what makes water the beverage many parents prefer for their children.”

Jackson will talk about how Mars views innovation in a such a fast-paced and changing market, and other unique approaches Mars takes to meet consumer needs.

Come hear Elohi Founder and Chairman Stephanie Lind lead a multi-dimensional panel discussion about where industry stakeholders can quickly identify and pursue new opportunities and technologies.

Only 21.6% of US households are purchasing meat alternatives, but that’s up 1.6% from last year.

Just as the food and beverage industry is always changing, Prepared Foods is pleased to bring you completely fresh and exclusive new insights and perspectives on tastes and trends for today—as well as tomorrow.

Classic summertime coolers like lemonade and snow cones, it’s time to try a grapefruit basil shaved ice mocktail, blackberry sweet potato ice pop, buttermilk masala chaas drink and frozen kaffir lime pie.