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.
Freeze-dried fruit company Crispy Green has increased the amount of fruit packaged in each Crispy Fruit single-serve bag by 53% as a part of its “More Munch for Kids’ Lunch” back-to-school campaign.
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.
Consumers for decades have relied on nutrition labeling far less than is generally believed, said Robert Lilienfeld, executive director at Sustainable Packaging Research, Information, and Networking Group, Broomfield, Colo.
In the latest Wixon Innovates, the innovation team addresses the consumer desire for new, yet familiar flavors in what they’re calling – Next Level Favorites.
Panelists were asked to give predictions for the alternative protein category by the year 2050 at the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins event June 21 in New York.
A combination of inflation, a labor shortage and supply chain issues have caused consumers to cut back on spending in recent months. However, consumers are still wanting good quality meals and demand remains strong in most convenience meat segments as shoppers continue to look for easy ways to create their favorite meals.
The University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) released findings from its CFANS Insights survey. The survey pooled 1,010 American adults in May to learn current perceptions regarding food, agriculture and natural resources.