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Plant-Based Foods, Drinks Attract More Consumers, New Products and Ingredients

Manufacturers are turning to plant-derived ingredients to address growing consumer interests in health, sustainability and even ethics

Lu Ann Williams

November 9, 2018

It's fall, a time when outdoor plants slow down in advance of winter. Then again, you could say the plant-based foods market still is in its budding, spring season.

Consumers Make Food Choices Based on Personal Definition of Health

Technomic's 2018 Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report highlights drivers behind consumers’ choices and the implications for restaurants

November 7, 2018

These views have implications for restaurants, especially as some restaurants are now required to post calorie counts and consumers increasingly rely on foodservice for meals.

How Will Gen Z Consumers Affect Food?

It's too early to say—but they are different than Millennials

Maeve Webster

November 5, 2018

After a decade or more of focusing largely on the needs, preferences, and behaviors of Millennials, the food industry is ready to focus its attention on Gen Z.

Bite-sized, Functional, Premium Chocolate Gain Popularity in US

More than three quarters of chocolate buyers say that it’s worth it to pay a little more money for premium chocolate

October 31, 2018

Overall, total US retail sales of chocolate confectionery are estimated to have grown 15% since 2012 to reach $18.5 billion in 2018. Seasonal chocolate is the fastest growing segment, with sales forecast to reach $3.9 billion in 2018 and growing 29% since 2012.

Consumer Understanding of Milk, Non-Dairy Alternatives

Approximately three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based “milk” products do not actually contain cow’s milk

October 23, 2018

According to the survey, approximately three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based “milk” products do not actually contain cow’s milk (75% for soymilk and almond milk, 74% for coconut milk, 73% for rice milk and 72% for cashew milk).

Online Grocery Sales Will Quadruple by 2023

Amazon, Walmart pace the market, together accounting for nearly 28% of online grocery sales; Walmart has “competitive advantage”

October 17, 2018

Between 2018 and 2023, Packaged Facts forecasts online grocery sales will more than quadruple as online options become more available and consumers become more open to trying online shopping or using online options more frequently to purchase their groceries.

Kroger, Home Chef Announce Retail Rollout

New in-store meal kits to rotate weekly at Kroger retail locations

October 10, 2018

The in-store meal kits will include Home Chef's fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and recipes that are easy to prepare.

Unpacking the Clean Label Conundrum

Distrust and skepticism persist in US food & beverage market despite the popularity of natural, organic, and clean label products

October 2, 2018

US government regulations don't necessarily make consumers feel more secure about food safety or other clean label issues.

NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 | Minneapolis

Cut Through the Clutter: A Disciplined Application of Trends to Boost R&D

Speaking at New Products Conference: Michael Gunn & Giselle Restrepo, Schwan’s

September 25, 2018

Come hear Schwan Food Company executives Giselle Restrepo Senior Manager, Strategic Insights & Trends; and Michael Gunn, Culinary Director, Product Innovation & Development.

NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 | Minneapolis

Accelerating Food Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Featured at New Products Conference: Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

September 19, 2018

Hear from three leading Minnesota food entrepreneurs in a conversation led by Grow North, Minnesota's connection hub for the food and agriculture entrepreneur and innovation ecosystem.