We eat first with our eyes and then with our taste buds, which is why it is of the utmost importance any food or beverage both looks and tastes great. But increasingly, consumers are also demanding products made with simple, all-natural...

The bakery is traditionally a place of indulgence; however, consumers today are increasingly seeking breads, cakes, cookies and other bakery items that offer tangible benefits or fit into their specific dietary needs. This issue covers the latest...

As consumers continue to seek fun, inventive, effective ways to manage their overall health, it is no longer enough for a beverage to simply hydrate. Responding to demand for drinks that do more, today’s better-for-you beverages hydrate, yes, but...

Snacking is universal, but it is also highly subjective. Snacks can range from small indulgences to large, satiating meal replacements and everything in between. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the landscape of snacking, as...

Consumer concern about the planet and the people and animals who inhabit it, combined with renewed interest in overall personal health, has led to a plant-based revolution. From meat and dairy alternatives to plant-based protein sources for bars...

Fiber’s benefits to digestive and overall health have been touted for decades. Yet even today, with personal health top of mind across the globe, most people are not consuming it in high enough quantities. Why is that, and how are brands utilizing...

Everyone loves to indulge in a decadent confection from time to time. However, today’s consumers are also more conscious than ever of their overall health—and the COVID-19 pandemic has only strengthened both of those seemingly conflicting needs...

Keeping one’s children happy and healthy is the most important job a parent or guardian has. But in an era of busy schedules—not to mention a pandemic that’s been raging for months—it isn’t always easy to do so. Luckily, today’s brands and...

Coffee and tea are perhaps the world’s original functional beverages, naturally offering boosts in energy, aid in relaxation and relief from digestive issues, among other benefits. But in today’s day and age, consumers want more. From added...

Taste will always drive food and beverage purchases, and in the hashtag era, how food looks can be nearly as important. As consumers continue to place emphasis on personal health—a trend only exacerbated by COVID-19—it becomes increasingly vital...