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5 Reasons to Choose Tart Cherries for Your Innovations
U.S. Montmorency cherries are a red hot ingredient for food and beverage producers as it’s now one of the most sought-after ingredients in a wide range of innovations. Products featuring tart cherries are up by 113% and 70% of health-conscious consumers are willing to...
Nutrition Bar Sales are Rebounding
Nutrition bar sales were once at a flat period but are now rebounding as they are becoming the ‘anytime snack.' Whether it be for breakfast, an on-the-go snack, or a meal replacement, consumers are enjoying nutrition bars anytime and everywhere. According to IRI...
2022 Predictions See Better Days for the Food Industry
2022 Predictions See Better Days for the Food Industry The food industry has had to overcome several COVID-related challenges, including auditing shifts, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and labor shortages. However, as the industry focuses on strengthening the...
What Will the ‘New Normal’ of Living with COVID Look Like in the Food Industry?
The pandemic had a drastic and sudden change on how consumers shop and eat. As we move to a new normal where we are able to live with COVID, how will consumers’ attitudes towards food continue to evolve? Health and Mind The importance of diet and health was at the...
Add a Boost of Blue
Add a hue of blue to your innovations! As a familiar favorite with notable health benefits, blueberries elevate many food products while adding a health halo at the same time. Consumers can’t get enough of these mighty berries as blueberry purchasers continue to rank...
The Food Trends and Eating Habits of Gen Z
Born between 1997-2012 after the Millennials, members of Gen Z range from 10-25. They make up for over one-third of the U.S. population and have significant buying power, spending around $143 billion in the U.S. alone. Gen Z’ers are tech-savvy, diverse, and informed...
