By 2025-06-09 Off “Navigating the Snack Bar Boom: Growth, Consumer Trends, and the Call for Ingredient Transparency” Snack bars represent a significant market segment. A recent Nielsen study revealed that individual bars experienced the highest absolute dollar growth, increasing by $633 million from 2013 to 2016. This growth is largely fueled by…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Processed Meat: Health Risks, Consumer Trends, and the Ongoing Debate” The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has identified processed meat as a carcinogen. In this context, “processed” refers to meat that has undergone treatments such as salting, curing, fermenting, and smoking…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Stevia: The Natural Sweetener Revolutionizing Health Trends in Food and Agriculture” In a world increasingly fixated on calorie counts, consumers have been on the lookout for ways to indulge their sweet cravings without the accompanying weight gain, while food and beverage manufacturers have faced challenges in…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Concerns Over Arsenic Levels in Infant Rice Cereals: Industry Responses and Recommendations for Parents” Rice has a much higher tendency to absorb arsenic from soil and water compared to other grains, which explains the elevated levels of this heavy metal found in infant rice cereals. According to Healthy Babies…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Figs: The Ancient Fruit Making a Modern Comeback in Health-Conscious Foods” The fig, one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and a member of the mulberry family, has primarily been recognized in the U.S. as a key ingredient in Fig Newtons, Mondelez’s chewy cookie…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Exploring the Rising Popularity of Seaweed: Nutritional Benefits and Market Growth” While enthusiasts are well aware of its nutritious benefits, mainstream consumers may struggle with the idea of eating seaweed products due to their initial aversion. Nevertheless, there is a growing variety of products available to…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Moderation and Choice: The Role of Cheese in a Heart-Healthy Diet” While analyzing existing studies is not equivalent to performing a clinical trial with a large participant pool, the findings are nonetheless intriguing. The researchers did not specify the types of cheeses involved in the 15…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Cacao Quality and Consumer Sustainability Preferences in the Chocolate Industry” The researchers behind the study emphasized that there is no evidence suggesting that climate change could enhance the flavor of chocolate beans, despite some interpretations of their findings. They aim to conduct trials for at…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Enhancing Bone Health: The Benefits of Calcium Citrate Malate and Vitamin D3 Supplements” Originally published on, the article discusses the benefits of calcium citrate malate and vitamin D3 tablets. These supplements are essential for maintaining strong bones and overall health. The combination of calcium citrate malate and vitamin…
By 2025-06-09 Off “Environmental Defense Fund Study Reveals Declining Lead Levels in Baby Food, But Concerns Persist Over High Detection Rates in Certain Products” The recent study released by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) presents a mix of good and bad news. The positive aspect is that the overall detectable rates of lead in baby food, particularly in 2016,…