Statistics from Shape Up America! indicate more than 12 million children in the U.S. can be classified as obese, with 23 million considered overweight.
The top claims in global sauces and dressings include reduced-calorie, natural and non-allergen, while mustard, garlic and Caesar ranked as the top-three flavors.
The dairy category saw growth in low-/no-fat claims, and allergen concerns, pre-/probiotics and vitamin/mineral fortification proved key to new launches.