Candy takes an adult turn with flavors, as organics grow and premium-positioned items continue to emerge.

Breakfast became even more portable in 2008, as meals explored more than simply the convenience trend.

Over the course of 2008, beverages tried to meet a variety of different objectives--functional, healthy, environmental friendliness, quenching, etc.

In the U.S., Whole Earth helped to lessen the anxiety of those worried about consuming artificial sweeteners with its launch of PureVia. PureVia is an all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener that derives

Processed meats and their ingredients continue to evolve to meet formulation goals--from ìnaturally curedî to more tender products with better yields.

An overview of a range of proposed regulations and issues, such as food safety, allergens, label claims and ingredient use, marketing to children and factors impacting food material sourcing.

Beverages formulated with organic-certified ingredients is a segment showing recent growth, particularly in the U.S. and several European countries. 

There is little question that consumers want natural, clean label products. According to the March/April 2008 issue of the Nutrition Business Journal, U.S. sales in the natural and organic foods

Good for the soul food; organic and "green" items are becoming more commonplace on menus; and kosher foods increase in popularity.

Product naturalness is the dominant trend in many markets, such as juices, nectars and fruit/flavored still drinks, as consumers continue to perceive more natural formulations—free from additives/preservatives or made with organic ingredients—as more wholesome and healthier.