The FDA’s menu labeling regulations were first enacted in 2010, but numerous delays over the past eight years highlight the complexity of these requirements, especially for variable products like pizza and cocktails. For alcohol manufacturers,…

For years, analysts have been attempting to decode the preferences of millennial consumers, and their efforts are well justified. U.S. Census Bureau projections indicate that millennials will soon surpass baby boomers as the largest living…

According to the International Food Information Council’s 2017 Food and Health Survey, most consumers are aware that they should incorporate more whole grains into their diets, with 65% reporting an increase in their consumption compared…

The initiative to enhance vitamin D levels is part of a broader strategy by Kellogg. The company has also reduced sugar content in Coco Pops by 40%, lowered sodium levels, and introduced new organic and…

Ocean Spray is focused on providing scientific evidence to support the claimed benefits of cranberries, moving beyond mere hearsay. While cranberry supplements are not regulated by the FDA, many already assert benefits related to urinary…

Food manufacturers are increasingly pressured to simplify their ingredient lists, as consumers are turning away from products with numerous chemical-sounding components. The Food Marketing Institute’s 2017 Grocery Shopper Trends report reveals that 59% of shoppers…

The implications of this ruling could reverberate throughout the coffee industry, not just in California but across the entire nation. Coffee roasters have argued that reducing acrylamide levels is unfeasible without compromising the flavor of…

Hershey’s recent initiatives are just the latest in its ongoing efforts to create a better cocoa system. In 2014, the company collaborated with Cargill to educate cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast on sustainable farming…

As the movement toward legalizing recreational marijuana gains momentum—with at least 12 states contemplating legalization this year—the influence of cannabis-infused edibles on the food and beverage sector is poised to be significant. Once consumers have…

Vegan diets are gaining popularity, with 6% of Americans now identifying as vegan, a significant increase from just 1% in 2014, as reported in the latest Top Trends in Prepared Foods. However, the trend towards…