Remember a couple of years ago, when “artisan” and “artisanal” could be found on dozens of new products every month?

A Yoplait Greek survey has found that nearly all female participants in the survey admit to needing a snack to get through the day.

Products with high protein content may not be enjoying the same level of success they did during the low-carb diet fad of a few years ago, but a study published in the May 12 issue of the journal Obesity found a protein-rich breakfast can increase feelings of satiety and reduce hunger throughout the day.

At the recent IFT Show in New Orleans, one supplier introduced research which found a significant portion of consumers regularly enjoy smoothies; per the company’s survey, nearly 80% of adult women and more than 50% of adult men involved in the survey sometimes consume the frozen treats with a healthy halo.

Thompson Brands LLC, long known for its private-label chocolate novelties, introduced a pair of its own brand of novel novelties at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Energy drinks continue to grow, with recent estimates indicating 2010 sales of over $5 billion. To stand out from the crowd, manufacturers are trying new approaches, and in this stimulating category, removing a key stimulant may prove key for one company.

The past few years have seen consumers embrace new shopping routines, patterns and behaviors in efforts to stretch their dollar.

Celebrity chefs are among the trendsetters in entrées and other meal elements, and any number of them have lent their name to retail entrées and dishes.

Palm oil may be the staple of microwave popcorn brands, but one new launch attempts to capitalize on the positive health appeal of olive oil.

Those “natural” and “all-natural” declarations on product labels would appear all the rage, but consumers may not entirely trust them.