Americans appear ready to move on from worrying about the recession, and one things seems clear: they need a vacation.
July 3, 2014
The consumer opinions have also impacted the beverage category; spending on out-of-home alcohol is estimated to have increased by 5.4% from 2012-13 (the strongest year-over-year growth of any other sector evaluated) to have reached an estimated $92.7 billion in 2013.
Consumers’ continued yearning for food that is fresh, fast, and healthy is driving innovation and new food and flavor product development, according to "U.S. Market for Flavors."
July 3, 2014
The value of the total U.S. market for flavors -- including flavor additives, flavor enhancers, sugar substitutes, and spices -- will increase from $6 billion in 2014 to $7 billion in 2019.
A survey revealed that 55% of homes with a family member with lactose intolerance may not consume the Dietary Guidelines recommended servings of dairy each day.
July 3, 2014
The survey revealed that 55% of homes with a family member with lactose intolerance may not consume the Dietary Guidelines recommended servings of dairy each day.
Few things are more American than baseball, blue jeans and apple pie, just so long as that apple pie is not frozen.
July 3, 2014
While total retail sales of prepared cakes and pies grew 24% from 2009-14 to reach $11.2 billion, frozen and refrigerated cakes and pies was the only segment to decline (2.4%).
High interest in protein content and high-protein lines across the food and drinks market is continuing to develop.
July 3, 2014
The protein trend is driven by increasing health concerns – primarily weight management – plus the move of sports and performance products into the mainstream and targeted at the more generally active, rather than just athletes and sportsmen.
Ingredion Incorporated has entered an agreement with Alliance Grain Traders Inc. to be AGT’s distributor of that company’s pulse flours, protein and bran ingredients.
June 24, 2014
The agreement includes products for consumer foods (for example, baked goods, snacks and pasta) and covers the United States, Canada, China, most of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.