The four food science trends featured are farm-to-fork strategies, food as medicine, improving food safety and advancing artificial intelligence.

Many companies are responding specifically to the call for gluten-free options in the snack and bakery category, said Matt Goldstein, Ardent Mills.

The diet was praised for its focus on overall quality, instead of a single nutrient or food group, and on daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil, herbs and spices.

Study participants who had type 2 diabetes under control consumed more vegetables and less fruit juice than other groups.

Taking the company private was among options Corbion could consider, Inclusive Capital said.

Revela Foods develops and manufactures dairy flavor ingredients and systems.

In targeting Gen X consumers, brands should offer products for issues such as cardiovascular health, brain health and stress, according to Mintel.

Even after the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of digitally active Walmart customers continues to increase, the company said.

Corbion, OFI and FrieslandCampina Ingredients were among the recipients of Fi Innovation Awards given out during Fi Europe in Frankfurt.

Higher interest rates, reduced savings and fewer government benefits from SNAP are impacting how consumers spend their money and, in turn, strategy, Kroger's CEO said.