Sports nutrition products are no longer limited to stores focused on health, diet and weight management. Consumers are likley to find energy drinks, electrolyte replenishers, protein products and [...]

Functional beverage ingredients cascara, aronia berries, CBD and cacao are still on the periphery, but have potential to gain widespread appeal. Consumers demand food and beverage products that [...]

One of the food and beverage categories that is experiencing the largest growth right now is plant-based products; it’s actually experiencing growth at a faster rate than the food and beverage [...]

Social media and web-based forums provide consumers with an incredible platform to learn, communicate, and share their food preferences online. Many consumers gain exposure to food trends and [...]

It’s now commonplace for multiple certifications and claims to adorn a single food or beverage product, especially within natural and clean-label product categories. I was recently asked to [...]

One of the hottest beverage trends that I’ve been monitoring in recent months is alternative waters. What do I mean when I say alternative waters? While there is no standard definition, they can [...]