By 2025-05-12 Off “Navigating the Home Cooking Trend: How Food Manufacturers Adapt to Consumer Preferences for Convenience and Health” It appears that consumers are returning to the fundamentals, dedicating more of their time and resources to cooking at home. However, a survey indicated that only 43% of respondents intend to cook more in 2019.…
By 2025-05-12 Off “The Rising Trend of the Keto Diet: Opportunities, Concerns, and Market Growth” The popularity of the keto diet has surged in recent years, as high-fat, low-carb eating plans have made a comeback. In fact, keto was among the most-searched diets on Google in 2018, and many forecasts…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Farm Bill Legalizes Hemp Cultivation, Paving the Way for CBD Boom in Food and Beverage Industry” When President Donald Trump signs the Farm Bill later this week, the food and beverage industry will see a significant boost. This legislation, which outlines agricultural and nutritional policies for the next five years, includes…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Revitalizing Iconic Brands: Ferrero’s Bold Strategy to Rejuvenate Butterfinger and Other Nestlé Acquisitions” In a bid to boost growth in some iconic yet stagnating brands within the competitive candy market, Ferrero—known for Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Tic Tacs—is demonstrating a readiness to undertake bold (and potentially necessary) measures…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Ingredion Capitalizes on Growing Plant-Based Protein Trend with Strategic Investments” Plant-based foods are currently a popular trend, and Ingredion aims to take advantage of this opportunity. These two investments align perfectly with Ingredion’s strategy to broaden its range of plant-based protein isolates, incorporating sources like…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Shifting Perceptions: The Rise of Dates as a Natural Sweetener Alternative in the U.S.” Dates have been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. Although they are cultivated in Arizona, California, and Florida, in the U.S., they have generally been regarded more as a sweet treat or an…
By 2025-05-12 Off Labeling Lawsuit Challenges Use of “Butter” on Vegan Product Amid Ongoing Dairy Definition Debate This labeling lawsuit is not only contesting the use of the term “butter” on non-dairy product packaging, but it also asserts that Miyoko’s Kitchen Cultured Vegan Butter is not nutritionally comparable to actual butter. The…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Big Beer Companies Turn to Data Solutions Amid Declining U.S. Consumption Rates” Big beer companies are increasingly seeking assistance as U.S. consumption rates have fallen for five consecutive years. Consumers are opting for Mexican imports, craft beers, wine, spirits, and even low- and no-alcohol beverages. While leveraging…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Natural Colors and Vibrant Flavors: The Rising Trend in Plant-Based Snacks” As vegetable and plant-based snacks gain popularity, natural colors are becoming as fashionable as unique flavors, enhancing visual appeal both on store shelves and across social media platforms. Between 2009 and 2013, manufacturers saw a…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Penn State Researchers Discover Potential of Avocado Seeds for Natural Food Coloring Amid Growing Demand for Sustainable Ingredients” The researchers at Penn State weren’t initially focused on avocado seeds for creating natural colors when they stumbled upon this potential. Ziegler shared with Food Navigator that several years ago, while grinding seeds to extract…