Consumer Trends

TruBiotics Launches Sugar-Free Probiotic Gummies

With B. subtilis DE111 for gut and immune support, bolstered by vitamins C or D, the kids' and adults' varieties are TruBiotics' first foray into gummies.

01.19.22

Green Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Health Outcomes

The closer patients adhered to a high-polyphenol diet mostly containing plants, the more optimal their brain measurements were, researchers concluded.

01.17.22

Kerry Releases Global, Regional Taste Charts for 2022

The flavor and nutrition company shared key consumer shifts that will shape food and beverage innovation and product launches in 2022.

01.13.22

Pharmactive Certifies Sustainability Program to ISO Standards

The ramped-up sustainability policy is honing in on emphasizing fair trade, local women’s workforces, and reductions in waste and energy consumption.

01.11.22

S2G Ventures Discusses 10 Trends in Food and Agriculture Technology

These technological innovations in the global transition of food systems will make a strong impact this year, the investment firm reports.

01.10.22

PepsiCo Provides $1.5 Million to Protect Water Basins in Southern California

The grant is part of PepsiCo’s goal to reduce absolute water use and replenish 100% of the water it uses.

01.10.22

IFIC Predicts Food Trends for 2022

The food industry educational nonprofit covers the latest developments in consumers’ viewpoints on wellness, nostalgia, and innovation.

01.10.22

RDNs Predict Diet Trends for 2022 and Beyond in 'What’s Trending in Nutrition' Survey

The study, conducted by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian, relied on input from 1,173 Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

01.06.22

Research Suggests Omega-3s from Plant Sources Convert Efficiently to DHA

A new animal study provides additional primary evidence for a whitepaper by Nature’s Crops, the makers of the omega-3-rich botanical ingredient Ahiflower.

01.05.22

Sustainable Packaging from Melodea Features Plant-Based Coating

The green tech startup’s technology relies on bio-matter to reduce plastic waste.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.04.22

Cocoa/Red Berry Consumption Linked to Neurocognitive Benefits in Healthy Adults

A flavanol and anthocyanin-rich dietary intervention resulted in improvements in a battery of neurocognitive tests in 60 participants.

12.22.21

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PLT Partners with Vitamin Angels to Help Underserved Communities

The goal of the partnership to provide vitamins and minerals to one million women and children by 2030.

12.17.21

Clif Bar & Company Launches Trailblazers Incubator, Clif Pet Plant-Based Snacks

The first product line includes three flavors of plant-based jerky for dogs.

12.14.21

Better Juice Reaches First Commercial Deal for Sugar-Reduction Technology in U.S.

A major U.S. fruit juice manufacturer signed a deal for an installment of the technology, following a European patent and self-affirmed GRAS status.

12.14.21

Average Consumer Stops Buying Product When Price Hike Reaches 40%, New Survey Finds

Compared to other products, consumers seem particularly sensitive to price changes in supplement ingredients.

12.13.21

Gaia Herbs Launches Line of Botanical Gummies Targeting Relaxation

The three varieties include Ashwagandha Gummies, Sleep Gummies, and Relax Gummies.

12.10.21

OmegaQuant Launches Vitamin B12 Status Test

The latest in a line of personal testing kits meaures uMMA in urine, the most accurate way of detecting low B12 status.

12.08.21

Lycored Research Highlights Variety of Consumer Beauty Needs

While needs varied depending on consumers’ self-reported skin tones, benefits which deliver to all consumers regardless of skin tone were widely appealing.

12.07.21