Consumers turn to allergen-free foods with increasing frequency, and for reasons beyond allergies, as some believe a gluten-free diet can help them manage weight and is a healthier option.
Alcoholic beverages lure consumers with a host of flavors, some previously unseen in this category, all part of efforts to attract those looking for an adventurous take on the traditional tipple.
With consumers expecting new flavors that broaden their culinary horizons, many manufacturers need only look south, though admittedly fairly far south -- to the spicy and sweet cuisines of Latin America and the Caribbean.
This year’s Spirit of Innovation Award winners include an allergen-free vegetarian muffin, dirty rice, a bacon-wrapped and cream cheese-stuffed shrimp, and a uniquely sourced organic water.
Fruit can contribute a health halo with healthful benefits, particularly superfruits; add more “local” appeal; and/or give new products a more premium positioning.
Fruit can add a distinctive, consumer-pleasing flavor to a host of products, but fruits are capable of so much more. They can add a healthful benefit and serve to provide products with a healthy halo.
The headline is attributed to a range of individuals, from Patton to Thomas Paine, but it came to mind recently when the FDA (some would say finally) reached a decision about the standard for gluten-free in foods and beverages.
The 2013 edition of Natural Products Expo West saw record numbers of attendees and visitors, but the real news was the varied assortment of new, cutting-edge foods and beverages.
In the process of meeting consumer expectations, manufacturers turn to a host of options to increase satiety and the healthy reputation of their offerings.
An obesity crisis has brought with it a variety of health concerns and conditions, but consumers are increasingly aware of the role of weight management in preventing or circumventing these wellness hurdles.