News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
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 patterns...
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 of...
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" trend?
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 identical one...
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...
As the pet food industry grows, so does the need to minimise its climate impact. Addressing the environmental footprint of feeding cats and dogs is crucial.
Emerging research reveals the gut microbiome of cats and dogs not only influences their digestive health but also plays a vital role in their overall wellbeing. This session will delve into the groundbreaking science behind how nourishing and supporting...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
COVID-19 has accelerated interest in foods and beverages that support the immune system...
The western diet is wreaking havoc with our microbiome and our metabolic system, so how can we shift consumption patterns in a healthier direction...
Meat 2.0: With weaker than expected retail sales in the US alt-meat segment prompting some serious soul-searching...
Our opening ‘biosynthesis’ panel will explore where it makes sense to extract flavors, colors, sweeteners and bioactives from plants...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Plant-based meat, dairy and egg products are gaining traction, from the next generation of burgers and nuggets to oat milk lattes.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
From plant-based dairy alternatives and the rise of oatmilk, to CBD-infused beverages and clean energy sources… what are the most bankable, and drinkable, beverage trends impacting the market? Tune into FoodNavigator-USA’s Beverage Trends 2020 webinar...
A panel of experts will join FoodNavigator to discuss the tests that plant-based proteins now face. Among them are the challenges manufacturers face to provide consumers with better products, with improved taste and texture, to see repeat buying from...
No doubt, plant proteins are here to stay. The plant-based categories are growing at an incredible fast pace, driven by consumers highly conscious of the impact of their diet on their health and environment. However, expectations are high and consumers...
Foods featuring plant-based proteins have seen recent growth that most categories can only wish for. Consumers around the world are clamouring for such products and for good reason – they have the potential to be sustainable, ethical, and healthy. Join...
How to succeed in creating a nutritious plant protein that contributes sustainably to the renaissance of a whole new gastronomy? Join our experts in marketing, scientific nutrition and sensory research to learn more about the pea protein case study –...
The plant-based food market is hugely dynamic and changing rapidly as consumers needs and attitudes towards plant-based foods evolve. Whether you are looking to get started or looking to grow further, consumer needs must lead and drive your product...
Natural, versatile and consistent on a plant basis While the world population will rise to around 10 billion by 2050, global meat and milk production will also increase – with a significant impact on the environment and climate. This is not the only...
With population numbers on the rise and natural resources in decline, industry is tasked with the challenge of boosting food production on less land and with fewer greenhouse emissions. Could cellular agriculture, food production by microbes, and...
Has the audience for sports nutrition products (beverages, bars, powders, gels, shots) evolved? And as ordinary mortals and weekend warriors start to engage with the category, are their needs the same as those of the hardcore sports nutrition audience?...
Digestive health used to revolve around roughage, but as understanding of the relationship between our guts and our overall health has grown, consumers are now exploring everything from prebiotic fibers and probiotics to a new wave of fermented foods or...
In recent years, sugar has become public enemy #1 in the food & beverage industry with consumers blaming the ingredient for a litany of health problems. But is this a fair assessment? And even if it isn’t, how is industry responding to meet evolving...
The clean label movement may have started as a simple push to remove artificial or ‘chemical’ sounding ingredients from products, but for today’s shoppers this requirement is merely table stakes. Modern shoppers have broadened their definition of ‘clean’...
Mindful snacking – that’s the buzz among today’s consumers. This is particularly true for the nearly 91% of consumers who snack multiple times per day, according to a recent survey from The Hartman Group. As demand increases for more transparency and...
The demand for simple ingredients from today’s consumers doesn’t come without some complicated caveats: they want clean eating but with delicious taste, decadent texture and more! Determining how to meet those needs can be challenging, particularly when...
As clean labels become the norm, it is ever more challenging to set your food and beverage products apart. That’s where choosing the right ingredients comes in. Proprietary consumer research reveals what people in the United States want to see on the...
Agenda: What do consumers understand by terms such as ‘clean’ eating and ‘natural,’ where is the trend going next? Is clean label a point of difference anymore or just expected by today’s consumers, and how do expectations vary by brand and...
Cutting edge developments at the intersection between flavour science and artificial intelligence are poised to revolutionise global food systems. From the creation of the ‘Internet of Food’ to machine learning technology that can predict flavour...
What’s new in the snacking world and how are consumers fitting snacks into their day? Is the trend of ‘fresh snacking’ the future, or are pantry items still the bread and butter of the category? FoodNavigator-USA has gathered together a panel of...
Fats are often classed into good, bad and ugly categories. But do we know for sure which are which? Is the science changing on saturated fats? Is whole milk a better choice, or should we stick to low fat dairy? Is coconut oil as healthy as some...
If protein is hot and fat is back, sugar is public enemy #1. Soda taxes are gaining ground and added sugar will soon have to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel, putting manufacturers under pressure to find alternatives. But what’s in the sugar...
One of the most exciting players in the fast-growing meal replacement space, Soylent built its business – and a highly engaged community – online, first on its own website, and later on Amazon, but has recently ventured into the bricks and mortar space...
Consumer demand for both plant-based and fermented beverages is soaring because these products are perceived as natural and healthy alternatives to traditional beverages. DuPont Nutrition& Health has created a unique way to combine plant-based and...
Today’s consumers are checking beverage labels for higher protein, lower sugar content, and clean and simple ingredients. They want nutrition, but, above all, they expect an enjoyable drinking experience. Gain insights into consumer expectations, the...
What are the fastest-growing beverage categories and which consumer trends are successful firms tapping into? Get the lowdown on what’s hot and what’s not from Howard Telford at Euromonitor, branding expert Simon Thorneycroft, Califia Farms CEO and...