A recent study by Mintel revealed that some three-quarters of consumers “enjoy spicy foods to some degree,” and nearly a third felt that, “when it comes to spicy, the hotter the better.”
Immunity continues to be a top consumer concern and projects to still be prevalent for the next two to three years. Interestingly, consumers recognize digestive health as the primary dietary avenue to greater immune health.
The International Food Information Council surveyed consumers for its 2021 annual Food & Health Survey. Prepared Foods looks specifically at consumer protein preferences and consumption patterns.