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Thinking Out Loud: Processors Meet Functional Food Challenges

Last Fall, Prepared Foods conducted its annual survey on current trends and growth opportunities for functional foods, functional beverages and dietary supplements.

March 25, 2013

Each year, BNP Media Inc.’s Market Research Division carries out a comprehensive study to evaluate trends and growth opportunities, as determined by and discussed among industry professionals.

Protein Blend for Muscle Synthesis

A study demonstrated that a soy-dairy protein blend is capable of stimulating muscle growth.

March 22, 2013

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition demonstrates the benefits of consuming a protein blend for muscle protein synthesis after exercise.

2013 New Products Annual: Beverages

Cold Drinks Are "Hot"

Benefiting from a number of studies, coffee and tea introductions, not to mention sales, surged in 2012.

William A. Roberts, Jr.

March 22, 2013

Consumers found an array of new beverages on shelves in 2012, with promises of health, an energy boost and even help with weight loss.

Weight Management Sales Surging

U.S. retail sales of the weight management products and services will reach $38.0 billion in 2013 and $40.9 billion in 2016

March 19, 2013

Foods and beverages represent the largest share of sales, at almost 80%.

Weight Management Sales Surging

U.S. retail sales of the weight management products and services will reach $38.0 billion in 2013 and $40.9 billion in 2016

March 19, 2013

Foods and beverages represent the largest share of sales, at almost 80%.

FDA: Menu Labeling Taking Longer than Expected

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that the task of finalizing a law requiring certain establishments to print calorie counts on menus is taking the administration a longer time to finish due to complications and specific requirements.

March 19, 2013

The FDA states that it hopes to finish drafting and editing the law by this spring, however, many of the businesses are still lobbying hard to be exempt from this new law.

Chewing Gum not a Diet Aid

Contrary to popular diet advice, chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, new research suggests.

March 19, 2013

Chewing gum may, in fact, leat people to avoid fruits and vegetables.

Memory on Meals

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, if a person recalls the last meal as being filling and satisfying, they are more likely to consume less food in their next meals.

March 19, 2013

Distracted eaters are more likely to take in extra calories due to overeating in their immediate meal.