Bank analysts predict that unless large F&B brands take bold action, they run the risk of following baby boomers (once their core consumer) into retirement.

Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), Chicago, identified last year’s most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) in its “2014 New Product Pacesetters” report...

The good news for population growth, however, is that the relatively large (and culturally diverse) Millennial generation is, in fact, having children. The actual number of births for 2013 is estimated to have increased for the first time since 2006.

The ongoing competition between dairy and dairy alternatives is only beginning to reach its apex and will continue to intensify over the next several years as consumers grow more comfortable with milk alternatives and scrutiny of dairy products escalates, finds market research publisher Packaged Facts in the report Dairy and Dairy Alternative Beverage Trends in the U.S.

Wheatgrass is rapidly emerging as a health ingredient in the mainstream food and drinks market. Wheatgrass has long been available in health food stores and specialist outlets, but is now increasingly being used in supplements and food and drinks products. This is often occurring in combination with other components with a healthy image or perceived health benefits.

Consumer demand for fresher, natural, organic, and locally sourced foods and beverages is reaching a crescendo and big box retailers are taking notice.

In the report, more than 2.5 million social media mentions were collected and analyzed.

The report titled "Frozen Food Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019" states that this market was valued at $ 224.74 billion in 2012, and will register a CAGR of 3.9% between 2013 and 2019.

Nearly four acres of chocolate, candy, cookies and savory snacks exhibits will feature the hottest new products from 630 companies and showcase innovation on every aisle.