The notion of an easily prepared lunch option has flourished again, as cash- and time-strapped consumers have cut back on their dining out during the mid-day meal.
An Eco Pulse survey asked 1,013 U.S. consumers, “Which is the best description to read on a food label?” In an indication the natural trend is persevering, some 25% of those surveyed said “100% natural” or “all natural.”
Recently announced research indicates the addition of caffeine to sugar-sweetened, carbonated beverages likely teaches young people to prefer those drinks.
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.