Childhood nutrition has been thrust into the spotlight, with negative stories in the media often overstating the positive. For example, concerns about over-processing of children’s foods continue to grow, with another Nestlé baby food scandal coming to light earlier this year. But the focus is now shifting to the nutritional content of children’s foods, which… Read More »
If you haven’t heard of it before, allow us to introduce you to a new and rapidly growing consumer trend: the carnivore diet. Also known as the meat-only diet, the carnivore diet has gained popularity. So what is it? What is the carnivore diet? The carnivore diet is a diet consisting of animal products such… Read More »
The food and beverage industry has been under immense pressure in recent years due to rising costs from factors such as climate change and geopolitical unrest. In addition, the cost of living crisis has hit consumers hard, tightening budgets and changing purchasing behaviors. However, despite all these challenges, activity in the mergers and acquisitions market… Read More »
Rocketclips, Inc. // Shutterstock The Food and Drug Administration is likely to propose adding nutrition labels to the front of packaged foods for the first time. The change, expected to be announced in the coming months, would be the latest development in the evolution of consumer-focused nutrition labeling. It comes as cardiovascular disease, a diet-related… Read More »
Many age groups have unique nutritional needs. For example, babies and children need the right nutrients to effectively support healthy development. Older people (over 65) are another age group with special needs. They need to make sure they are getting the right nutrition to stay healthy during this important time in their lives. For example,… Read More »
It could also reveal areas of innovation for manufacturers looking to meet the growing consumer demand for global flavors and culturally relevant, healthy yet convenient foods and beverages. “The Mediterranean diet is a well-studied cultural model of healthy eating, but research on healthy models from other cultures and cuisines is limited,” write researchers in the… Read More »
No two people have exactly the same health needs. Therefore, the personalized nutrition industry has developed with the aim of creating personalized diets that are perfectly adapted to the individual in various ways. But is it really possible to personalize a diet? How can this be done? Investigating individual differences “There is no such thing… Read More »
Let’s face it: We’re obsessed with protein. According to a study conducted in Nutrition ReviewsMost Americans’ protein intake is significantly higher than the recommended daily amount. While protein plays a critical role in a variety of body functions, including losing weight, building muscle, and increasing satiety, how much of this essential macronutrient do you need… Read More »