Too much sugar is bad news for health, but consumers don't want to compromise on taste, texture, or indulgence. While sugar reduction technologies promise sweetness with fewer calories, concerns over sweeteners do still exist and could be damaging...
What eating patterns and health claims resonate with consumers? Today's niche diets, social media blips and Internet searches could reveal tomorrow's must-have functional ingredients or influential diets. We will take a look at evolving eating...
The functional beverage market is slated to reach a staggering $350 million by 2030 as increasingly health-conscious consumers turn their backs on sugary soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in favor of healthier options that can help them keep up their...
While the wider economic landscape and consumer education remain challenges for the plant-based sector in Asia, there are several opportunities for the industry to make gains across the region. With plant-based diets very much steeped in the tradition...
As ageing population numbers rise, an opportunity is opening in food and beverage. While older consumers seek tailored formulations, younger generations also want to live healthier, for longer. How can industry best tap into the "healthy longevity"...
Mental health is in decline, with Gen Z being hit harder than most. Luckily for those with pill fatigue, food can provide much more than just energy: some ingredients are linked to improved brainpower, others can de-stress, and more still tap into the...
More than half of Americans follow a specific diet, with highprotein, mindful eating, calorie-counting, clean eating and intermittent fasting topping the charts. And more consumers are likely to purchase a snack labeled as "healthy" than an...
The Asia snacking sector is thriving, with innovation and consumer demand at an all time high. However, there two key trends that are driving the growth – health and functionality. As consumers increasingly snack more and move away from set meal occasions,...
Beverage brands are under increasing pressure to reduce or eliminate sugar as consumers look to avoid ‘empty calories’ or ‘drinking their calories.’ We bring together a panel of experts to explore what’s trending in the low and no sugar arena, from low...
From the emergence of Ozempic companions to functional bars, chips and mixes, healthy snack manufacturers are delivering the most nutritional bang for their caloric bucks. In this FoodNavigator-USA webinar, we explore how brands are adapting to changing...
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations...
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste...
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations,...
After a challenging few years in which falling sales and units dragged plant-based protein into the trough of disillusionment, stakeholders are looking for a way up the other side of the Gartner Hype Cycle where the promise of full integration, success...
With concerns over sustainability, climate change and evolving consumer preferences, the seafood industry is at a pivotal crossroads. In this webinar, industry experts come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. From plant-based...
Making sustainability claims and sharing progress on ESG goals – even when substantiated – can feel risky as regulators, legislators and class-action attorneys crack down on greenwashing. At the same time, consumers want to know how businesses are responsibly...
Sustainability claims can dramatically amplify brand reach upwards of 33 percentage points when paired with traditional category claims, according to research by the NYU Stern Center. But such claims are catching more than consumers’ eyes – regulators...
How consumers define and access healthy food is heavily influenced by the nutritional information and products available to them – two ever-shifting and often inequitable factors that innovative industry stakeholders are tackling with new and necessary...
Good food is foundational to good health, but with constantly changing diet trends and nutrition advice, most people are unsure where to begin and who to trust. At the same time, affordable and accessible, nutritious food is out of reach for far too many...
Industry stakeholders across the value chain are betting big on technology – from AI and increased automation to precision farming and environmentally controlled agriculture – but will it pay off? For example, indoor farming promises fresher food and...
Cutting-edge food-tech promises to relieve mounting threats to climate change and food insecurity with new ways of producing food more efficiently, with fewer resources and more ethically – but can it deliver? And are regulators, investors, and consumers...
From meal replacements to adaptogen-infused sodas, the beverage category is a hotbed of functional innovation, as consumers demand products to support their health and lifestyle at all hours of the day. So, what are the trends, formats, and ingredients...
From high-fat, moderate protein, ultra-low carb bars targeting keto fans, to the next generation of refrigerated bars, we explore what’s happening in the snack bar space, which functional ingredients are trending, what consumers are looking for on the...
From the latest developments in oatmilk to a new wave of plant-based creamers, yogurts, cheese, and ice cream, we explore the size of the dairy-free prize, the technical challenges that still remain, and consumer attitudes towards the category.
The meat alternatives market is becoming increasingly crowded, with legacy brands now competing with titans from the animal meat industry as well as a wave of innovative startups deploying fermentation-based approaches. But are plant-based meats really...
Explore ow food companies can reduce the waste they produce and divert waste from landfill to be reused, recycled, or composted and the latest developments in upcycled foods and ingredients...
How do industry buyers – and consumers – assess these claims, make meaningful comparisons between products in the same category, and stay alert to the ever-present threat of greenwashing?
Beverage brands are under increasing pressure to reduce or eliminate sugar as consumers look to avoid ‘empty calories’ or ‘drinking their calories.’ We bring together a panel of experts to explore what’s trending in the low and no sugar arena, from low-sugar...
From a wave of ultra-low sugar yogurts and zero sugar dairy milk to a new generation of animal-free cheese, ice cream and creamers made with ‘real’ dairy proteins (minus the cows), we explore what’s trending in the dairy aisle.
In the opening session of the series, we’ll explore how parents and caregivers can help to develop adventurous palates and healthy eating habits in early childhood.
What are kids snacking on, and are parents happy with current options? What are they looking for when they buy snacks for their children (Protein? Low sugar? Fruit/veggies? Fiber? Vitamins? Probiotics?), and are kids enjoying the same snacks as older...
The meat alternatives market is heating up rapidly, with legacy brands now competing with titans from the animal meat industry as well as a wave of innovative startups.
Plant-based milks now account for more than 14% of the fluid milk market, while plant-based cheese, creamers, yogurts and ice cream continue to gain traction.
From plant-based tuna to crabcakes, many players believe plantbased seafood represents a significant untapped opportunity in a sector dominated by beef, pork and chicken alternatives.
Plant-based proteins continue to dominate the so-called ‘alternative protein’ category, but new options are emerging. In this webinar, moderated by FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson, we’ll look at the latest on plant-based proteins, but we’ll also...
In this editorial webinar, we look at plant-based dairy alternatives to see what’s new, what’s making the end products better, and what’s appealing to the end consumer.
We set the stage for the conference by bringing together a panel of parents from across the country for a lively interactive video discussion exploring some pain points they experience when it comes to feeding their kids.
Beverage trends session featuring brands developing innovative new beverages for kids, spanning packaging trends, sustainability, sugars and sweeteners, flavor trends, market dynamics, ingredient trends and new routes to market.
The three winners of FoodNavigator-USA’s annual trailblazers challenge present their kid-focused innovations to our expert panel for feedback on their products, branding, go-to-market strategies and business models.
What key nutrients do kids need, when, from the first 1,000 days (conception to two years) to early childhood and the teen years? Should kids take supplements?
But what will distinguish the winners from the losers in the plant-based meat market, how is the toolbox expanding, and how much attention are consumers paying to the ingredients lists and Nutrition Facts panels of these products?
Asia continues to battle the double-burden of malnutrition and obesity, leading to projections that the reformulation market will rocket from $65bn today to $110bn by 2025 and the fortification sector will surge from $70bn to $125bn by 2030.
Asia-Pacific’s active and sports nutrition was valued at $1.4bn in 2019, and is forecast to hit $2.3bn by 2023 as consumers increasingly prioritise health, wellness and fitness.
The Asia-Pacific infant formula market size was valued at $11.4 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $26.8 billion by 2026, with China, India and emerging South East Asian markets particular hotpots.
Asia is tipped to be the largest region for plant-based food consumption in the $21bn global finished product market by 2025 on the back of consumers’ ethical, health and environmental concerns, plus extensive product innovation.
The APAC probiotics market is predicted to grow from $17.5bn in 2018 to more than $25bn by 2025, while the prebiotic market is set to enjoy almost double-digit CAGR over the period, as benefits far beyond digestive health are more widely understood.
By 2050 there will be 1.3 billion people over the age of 60 in APAC, up from around 650 million today, with vast gains predicted for products that help boost immunity, bone, joint, muscle, cognitive, heart, skin, eye and digestive health.
Will tighter household budgets drive changes in consumer priorities and behaviors (are legacy brands finding new audiences will ‘Big Food’ stage a comeback?), and could some habits (‘stress baking,’ scratch cooking) formed during weeks under lockdown...
Staying well has never been more important as Americans deal with unprecedented levels of anxiety and economic uncertainty. At the same time, budgets are tightening and consumers are looking for affordable foods and beverages that deliver the nutrition...
Measures designed to flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus also flattened the economy as many companies laid off employees in droves, frightened consumers pulled purse strings tight and gatherings and travel came to a standstill.
While saving the planet may not be top of mind for most consumers in the midst of a pandemic, the overwhelming imperative to reduce the food industry’s environmental impact is not going away...
From high fat, low sugar, nut-butter fueled ‘keto’ bars, to collagen and ghee-infused protein bars, the snacks bar category is one of the fastest-moving – and most fiercely competitive – categories in grocery. But how has the world-shifting COVID-19 global...
Explore the market for foods and beverages containing hemp-derived CBD to learn what might distinguish the winners from the losers in this market, how to navigate the regulatory landscape, how retailers are viewing the opportunity, what consumers are...
