Americas: US Boomers eat 90.4B ready-to-eat snack eatings a year, says report
Boomers eat ready-to-eat snack food 20% more often than Millennials do, according to NPD Group’s daily tracking of US consumers snacking habits.
While Millennials overtook...
Americas: Disrupting the food industry for the future
The food industry needs more disruption for sustainable development, states the North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit.
Hosted in San Francisco on January...
Americas: Mixed definition of ‘clean’ on labels among consumers, finds survey
'Clean label' continues to be the on-trend fast-moving consumer goods buzzword but there is a lack of consensus over what 'clean' really means to...
Americas: Nutrient slowed cancer cell growth in early-stage breast cancer
One of the first clinical studies to look at the effect of sulforaphane on breast tissues of women diagnosed with breast cancer showed that...
Americas: Partners spend US$35M on healthier school meals
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Football League (NFL), Fuel Up offer US$35 million in grants to help schools upgrade their kitchen equipment...
Americas: Study finds zinc supplement boosts immunity in the elderly
The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older...
Americas: Supermarket stores see success in prepared foods counters, finds study
Most supermarket stores (64%) witnessed prepared foods category growth of 9% or higher in 2014, according to a survey conducted by Food Marketing Institute...
Americas: ConAgra to use 100% cage-free eggs by 2025
ConAgra Foods says it will work toward a supply of 100% cage-free eggs in its US operations by 2025.
"This decision is part of ConAgra’s...
Americas: Probiotic, gut-friendly cold brew coffee debuts in the US
JÙS by Julie has unveiled the Probiotic Cold Brew Coffee, infused with GanedenBC30 vegan probiotics for consumers to have instant energy, and immune and...
Americas: Consumers found to be more mindful about taking sugar
The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are released every five years, were issued last week and one of the new guidelines’ strongest recommendation...