The 29th Annual New Products Conference was held September 12-14 in Naples, Fla., with a range of speakers and topics addressing the latest trends and expectations of food and beverage consumers.
Food labels like gluten-free and dairy-free are experiencing "meteoric growth" in the U.K., with more consumers saying they have developed food intolerances or have made changes to their diet, reports a market research group.
Omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna, as well as walnuts, pumpkin seeds and linseeds -- prompt the gut to develop in a way that boosts the immune system.
A recent survey conducted by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and Galaxy Nutritional Foods examined parents' perspectives on the emotional impact that food allergies have on their children.
As consumers see breakfast options diversify, cereal manufacturers are finding an increasingly competitive marketplace, where the competition is likely not remotely similar to their offerings. As such, cereal makers are focusing on key demographics and trends to make sure their newest launches are noticed.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued instructions to its inspection program personnel in an effort to protect vulnerable consumers after an increased number of products have been recalled in the first half of 2011 due to the presence of undeclared allergens or other ingredients.
Many children who have received positive food allergy tests are unable to consume milk. However, the beverage plays an important role in a child's growth and development.