Nearly half of shoppers put at least some effort into selecting plant-based food and beverages, and many expect to increase consumption in the future, according to data from FMI — The Food Industry Association’s inaugural “Power of Plant-Based” report.
As more and more consumers are purposefully reaching for products that carry sustainability claims or animal welfare requirements, organic labels aren’t enough for some.
The Institute of Food Technologists’ IFT FIRST in-person annual convention took place July 10-13 after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The education program commenced with a debate centered around, “Should we eat more processed foods?”
Chicago-based Technomic research showed that 42% of consumers are more likely to try a new or unique flavor from a restaurant than when cooking at home. Technomic research showed that 42% of consumers are more likely to try a new or unique flavor from a restaurant than when cooking at home.
Responding to the results of its own nationwide survey regarding consumer attitudes toward chicken and plant-based alternatives, the National Chicken Council (NCC) has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for clearer guidance and enforcement of misleading product labels.