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Green Giant, B&G Foods Lift Frozen Vegetables

In tepid frozen food market, B&G Foods' Green Giant brand strategy capitalizes on some of the hottest food and beverage trends

April 12, 2017

The new Green Giant frozen vegetable product lines under B&G Foods' auspices deliver a fresh take on yesterday's side dishes

Young Consumers Prefer Simple Ingredients

Gen Y, Gen Z seek less processed fats found on clean, simple labels

April 12, 2017

Millennials and Generation Z consumers are the most inclined to view any type of fat not only as permissible, but as offering positive health benefits, according to Food Formulation Trends: Oils and Fats, a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

Attracting Consumers to Hybrid Drinks

Half of Americans say vitamins and minerals is one of the top functional attributes they look for in hybrid drinks

April 7, 2017

As the popularity of functional and hybrid drinks increases, opportunities for product innovation could offer a boost for some beverage categories.

Consumers Hoard Favorite Brands

Research study finds beloved food brands are significantly more likely to lead consumers to buy more, pay more and talk more about the brand

April 6, 2017

The study conducted by research experts at Foodmix Marketing Communications sought to uncover the new and enlarged role of brand love in the food world.

Meat Snacks Mania

Meat snack makers see big opportunity within grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores and other food retailers where snacks are sold

April 5, 2017

Americans are snacking more, and it's leading to big opportunities for fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers. In the last year (week ending Feb. 25, 2017), salty snacks in particular generated more than $27.8 billion in sales.

Meal Kits Deliver on Convenience, Health

One in 4 adults purchased a meal kit in 2016

April 3, 2017

A recent Harris Poll shows 1 in 4 adults have purchased a meal kit in 2016 (25%) and 70% of meal kit purchasers are still actively purchasing meal kits.

Food Packaging & Healthy Consumer Lifestyles

Study reveals 67% of consumers find that food labels make meeting dietary needs challenging

March 28, 2017

The study examines dietary preferences and consumers' ability to find the nutritional information they need to make informed purchasing decisions.

Frozen vs Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

New research suggests that the nutritional value of certain frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to fresh produce

March 21, 2017

Research, recently published in Elsevier’s Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, reveals that the nutritional value of certain frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to fresh produce.

Future of Snacking

Sourcing for snack occasions is experiencing an era of disruption and diversification

March 20, 2017

In the landscape of food retailers, channels and individual banners are also jockeying for position to meet snacking occasions and more fluid eating occasions in general.

2017 Retail New Products Annual

Discover the top food trends for 2017

March 17, 2017

New product development –the art and science of working with new ingredients, new flavors and forms—is ever evolving. Find out what Innova Market Insights listed as the top 5 food trends for 2017.