There are more than 18 million college students in the U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics, and they are increasingly selective about where and how they spend their foodservice dollars.
Products with high protein content may not be enjoying the same level of success they did during the low-carb diet fad of a few years ago, but a study published in the May 12 issue of the journal Obesity found a protein-rich breakfast can increase feelings of satiety and reduce hunger throughout the day.
As consumers see breakfast options diversify, cereal manufacturers are finding an increasingly competitive marketplace, where the competition is likely not remotely similar to their offerings. As such, cereal makers are focusing on key demographics and trends to make sure their newest launches are noticed.
The nation's largest food companies say they will cut back on marketing unhealthier foods to children, proposing their own set of advertising standards after rejecting similar guidelines proposed by the federal government.
One of the fears surrounding the efforts to reignite the troubled economy has been a rise in inflation, and with steady increases in commodity prices, it was only a matter of time before those prices were passed on to the consumer.
A new study commissioned by Avocados from Mexico revealed that one third of Californians already enjoy avocados for breakfast and an additional 53% would like to try avocados for breakfast