Beverage consumers are looking for more than hydration—or even attributes like clean label and reduced sugar. Functionality is now a must, with digestive health, immune support and the mind-body connection at the fore. In manufacturing healthy...

Consumer preference for healthy, sustainable food and beverages has given plant-based products a big part of the proverbial market pie—and it just keeps expanding. Meat, seafood and dairy alternatives are key players, with snacks, desserts and...

The United States is the fastest growing dairy market in the world, driven by increasing consumer awareness regarding the potential health benefits of dairy products, according to Precedence Research. Consumers rank “healthy” and “natural” among...

Protein is not only an essential nutrient, it’s a popular ingredient across demographics. But not all protein sources are created equal (and thanks to technology, many are “created”). Beyond palatability, texture and mouthfeel, functionality is a...

Few categories within the food and beverage landscape were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic like sweets and snacks. As pandemic forced people back into their homes while also inspiring many to reevaluate their personal health, at-times competing...

Consumer demand for sweet treats—from beverages and baked goods to frozen desserts and confectioneries—isn’t going anywhere. However, acceptance of refined sugars and artificial sweeteners continues to decline. This puts brands and formulators in...

Coffee and tea have been consumed for millennia but didn’t change much over that time. That, however, is no longer the case. Now, in addition to their energizing properties, consumers are seeking coffees and teas fortified with other functional...