Overall competition for meal solutions is increasing as the restaurant industry rebounds. Industry market and consumer insights tracker NPD Group, Chicago, says the US restaurant industry ended 2021 better than the year began. Moreover, NPD predicts industry operators could recover 98% of pre-pandemic visits by the end of 2022.
New vegetable snacks for kids are made with just four ingredients
March 8, 2022
Made with four simple ingredients, primarily organic carrots and organic fruit juice, Cosmic Carrot Chews™are nutrient-dense and an excellent source of Vitamin A.
PGP International’s new PROLIFICA texturized pea proteins offer greater formulating versatility
March 8, 2022
The growing trend for vegetarian or flexitarian diets has created a need for more plant-based protein options, especially when it comes to familiar products such as burgers, sausages or meatballs. Consumers are looking for the same taste, texture and experience of traditional meat products while feeling like they are eating healthier and being more sustainable.
For manufacturers, it’s good that one-third of American consumers say they have snacked more often during the past 12 months according to Innova Market Insights’ 2021 Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey. That’s in contrast to the 24% who said they snacked less.
The new beverage contains half the sugar and calories of regular orange juice products
March 7, 2022
Uncle Matt's Organic® launched Matt50™ Orange Juice Beverage. Matt50™ contains half the sugar and calories as regular OJ and is boosted with 100% DV Vitamin C, plus prebiotics and probiotics for gut health and immune support.
Every year poses its share of market challenges to companies operating in the snack and bakery market—a vital economic sector, which at retail alone accounts for over $100 billion in annual US sales.
“I’d never had a cauliflower cracker growing up,” recalls King, the senior marketing manager at Mary’s Gone Crackers, Reno, NV. “And the idea of ‘gluten-free’ was unheard of. The ingredient lists on most of the crackers I ate were a lot longer, too.”
These new offerings are fully plant-based and certified USDA organic, gluten-free certified and non-GMO project verified
March 4, 2022
Path of Life is expanding to new categories to continue providing convenient meal solutions to meet consumer needs for wholesome products that taste good without compromising on nutrition.