Consumers report "clean eating" as most popular new diet attempt in 2019
May 29, 2019
Topics like sustainability, plant-based diets and clean eating seem to permeate news about food, but it turns out they’re not just buzzwords or “flavors of the week.”
Top snack and bakery dayparts offer strategic opportunities for R&D inspiration
May 21, 2019
The current state of snacks and bakery in foodservice reflects the "have your cake and eat it, too" polarity of today's consumers. We dine out to treat ourselves, yet we still have a nagging sense of responsibility to improved health and wellness.
For the first time in the U.S., Pringles debuts a limited-time Mystery Flavor at Walgreens stores across the nation
May 21, 2019
This summer, Pringles is releasing a new Mystery Flavor, giving fans the ultimate opportunity to taste and guess the flavor for a chance to win a $10,000 prize.
By now, is there anything we don't know about Generation Z? Born from 1996 through 2014, these 4- to 23-year-olds learn with their eyes and share appealing images via social media. They're environmentally aware and socially conscious. Most embrace cultural diversity.
Trends in snack mixes and nuts are constantly changing, but many also remain the same, as consumers are constantly searching for better-for-you snacks and the next "big thing."
Taste remains a key driver in consumer food purchases. According to the 2018 IFIC "Food and Health Survey," taste was rated the No. 1 factor, with 81 percent of consumers stating taste impacts their decisions. Consumers still seek nostalgic, familiar flavors, but also flavors that appeal to their adventurous side.
It's important to be able to trace the movements of a product or ingredient that requires refrigerated or frozen transport or storage throughout its life cycle, and this is where cold chain technology comes into play.