Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

 Global sales of ice cream reached $50 billion for the first time in 2014. 

 Researchers will explore ways to reduce sodium and saturated fat, eliminate partially hydrogenated oils, incorporate more vegetables and create gluten-free and high-protein options. 

 The proposed rule is a supplement to the March 2014 proposed rule on updates to the Nutrition Facts label. 

As the snacking trend continues, new research from Packaged Facts indicates Americans love nutritional bars as a portable, healthy snack option.

Packed with nutrients and considered to be an economically viable alternative to traditional animal proteins, many experts think insect proteins are the food of the future. But convincing westerners to partake faces more hurdles then simply finding a way past the yuck factor, according to researchers with the Global Food Forums, Inc.

Global chocolate manufacturer the Hershey Company and Palantir Technologies, Inc.—a software company closer associated to the CIA and US Department of Homeland Security—have teamed up to build a consortium of consumer packaged goods manufacturers.

Lay’s unconventionally flavored potato chip contest is back, and this year’s finalists a sure to create a buzz from consumers—capturing the taste of comfort cooking and highlighting regional flavors that are sure to win fans across the country.

 According to a new Mintel study, 33 percent of Americans prefer snacking on healthier foods with simple ingredients and lower calories. 

Multinational food manufacturer General Mills said in a statement Tuesday the company will commit towards sourcing 100 percent of its eggs used for US products from cage-free operations.

Like most educated consumers, I got the message about the consequences of eating food containing trans fats some time ago.