As organic prepared foods and beverages go mainstream, ingredient-formulating strategies are needed. Regulations, along with explanations and specific examples, are provided.
What going green may mean and its current impact is explored, along with the new private label phenomenon. This article also includes a look at products that appeal to the Hispanic consumer.
Natural and ìfree-fromî claims are growing in baked goods, while ìsuperfoodsî are hot. Environmental products and packaging are also influencing the market.
As natural foods increase in popularity so, too, does the demand for natural preservatives. An ongoing challenge is the oxidation of fat and oils in foods.
Organic foods are expected to reach almost $22 billion in sales in 2010. Here is a look at who's marketing these products, who's buying them, and what the future portends.