Demand for chocolate didn't go anywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it may have changed how and why consumers seek it out.

Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on buying, at-home meal preparation and consumption, specialty food sales soared to a record $170.4 billion in 2020, according to the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food...

Almost everyone snacks. However, figuring out what consumers want in a snack at any given moment is another story.

Information Resources Inc. (IRI) released its 2020 New Product Pacesetters report, its 26th annual compilation highlighting the most successful new product launches across food and beverage, nonfood and convenience store sectors.

Fiber has the best reputation and is the most sought-after among “healthy” ingredients, IFIC consumer data revealed.

Who said business is boring? Food & Beverage Insider has the 411 on key industry moves affecting innovation and product development.

Who said business is boring? Food & Beverage Insider has the 411 on key industry moves affecting innovation and product development.

As consumer fiber intake tends to fall short, a range of healthy ingredients can boost fiber content and positioning of breakfast, bar and snack applications.

Brands ranging from General Mills to Nature’s Bakery offer fiber-rich foods consumers seek for healthy snacking and to support well-being.

Good news on the ‘shroom front. Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State University suggest individuals who consume higher amounts of mushrooms may have a lower risk of cancer.