The emphasis on health and wellness also may be seen in the meal kits market where consumers now are ranking health as a more important purchasing factor than convenience.
The Mediterranean Diet continued its reign atop the 2023 best diet rankings released Jan. 3 by US News & World Report while the TLC Diet improved the most from its 2022 position.
Greenhouse produce supplier Pure Flavor received the Gold Plate Award in the Industry Supplier category for its ‘Eat Well Together to Be Well Together’ marketing campaign, which supported FMI’s National Family Meals Month.
For budget-conscious consumers, supermarket deli entrées become the ideal choice for restaurant-quality meals without the added costs of tipping and the extra fees involved when using a mobile delivery service.
While pulse proteins have gained prominence, there’s plenty of protein power and health benefits to be found in nuts as well. Blue Diamond, for example, offers almond flour, protein powder, inclusions and butter that can each provide unique benefits to a formulation.
Gluten-free flours, keto-friendly ingredients and ancient grains all have boosted bread sales in past years. What’s next? How about seaweed that gives bread nutritional and environmental benefits.