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Beauty supplements need their own brands, says analyst
26-Aug-2009 - Cosmetic companies looking to conquer the nutricosmetics market should create new, separate brands for their beauty supplements, argues a market analyst.
Food label habits to improve nutrition: Survey
25-Aug-2009 - Making healthy food choices and adding specific nutrients into their diet are the two main reasons why US consumers read food labels, according to a recent survey.
US functional foods market worth $27bn
21-Aug-2009 - The US functional foods market will grow by up to 20 percent or five times that of the food industry as a whole, according to a new report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers that puts the market at $27bn in 2007.
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IRI report finds consumers rethinking shopping in recession
19-Aug-2009 - Manufacturers should be focusing more resources on understanding how to target consumers as shopping patterns have changed during the recession, says market research organization IRI.
Americans want personalized nutrition, finds survey
18-Aug-2009 - The large majority of American consumers are ready to embrace nutrigenomics, according to a recent survey that gauged views on the concept of personalized nutrition.
Addressing health through nutrition: Top consumer priorities
14-Aug-2009 - Heart health, weight loss and cancer protection are the top three health concerns that Americans try to address through their diets, according to a new survey.
How consumers approach functional foods: Survey
13-Aug-2009 - Whole grains, fiber and protein are top of the list for consumers looking to improve their diets by eating more of a specific type of food, according to a new survey of Americans’ approach to functional foods.
Comfort foods vary by age group, says market research
13-Aug-2009 - A trend toward ‘comfort foods’ emerged as the global economic climate worsened – but what these foods are varies by age group, says a new report from Packaged Facts and the Center for Culinary Development.
Understanding differences in global beauty foods markets
04-Aug-2009 - The American market for beauty foods and supplements remains far behind the Japanese and European markets. In this article, NutraIngredients-USA.com looks at some of the reasons why.
Carving a cosmeceutical focus as beauty foods category grows
03-Aug-2009 - The emerging area of cross-over between food and cosmetics is increasingly gaining traction as consumers warm to the concept of beauty-from-within.
Functional foods and ingredients booming in India
29-Jul-2009 - Despite low levels of public awareness compared to western markets, functional foods and ingredients are finding growth in areas of India, as consumers switch on to the promise of healthier foods, beverages and supplements.
Private label growth driven by innovation, says Mintel
24-Jul-2009 - Private label product innovation has reached unprecedented highs and market share has rocketed as a result, according to market research organization Mintel.
Omega-3 consumers unaware of benefits: Unilever survey
23-Jul-2009 - Most Canadian seniors actively seek out omega-3 food products, but many amongst them are still not clear about the specific health benefits of the fats, according to a survey sponsored by Unilever Canada.
Overweight kids more responsive to branded foods: Study
22-Jul-2009 - Overweight children are more easily led by food advertising and branding than non-overweight children, according to a new study published in the journal Appetite.
Recession could put brakes on beauty foods: Datamonitor
17-Jul-2009 - The US market for beauty foods has grown significantly over the past five years, but the higher price demanded by products in this category could be putting the brakes on future growth, says market researcher Datamonitor.
Report examines branding potential of social networking
17-Jul-2009 - Facebook is by far the most popular social media network amongst US consumers, although the value of such networks for brand promotion has not yet been maximized, suggests a new survey.
African-Americans top obesity list: CDC
16-Jul-2009 - The prevalence of obesity for African Americans is 51 percent higher than for white Americans, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Study breaks down supplement use by physicians
16-Jul-2009 - The majority of physicians and nurses in the US recommend supplements to their patients but also use them personally, finds a new study.
Food and health: Consumers switch to store brands
13-Jul-2009 - Food and health goods rank top of the list of products that American consumers are most willing to try to save money on by switching their regular brands for store brands, according to a recent survey.
US leads in lycopene launches
10-Jul-2009 - The United States continues to be the most dynamic market for lycopene products, demonstrating a steady stream of activity over the past five years, according to product launch statistics.
Almost 25 percent more foods labeled as humane, says survey
10-Jul-2009 - The availability of humanely produced food products in US supermarkets has risen by nearly a quarter since last year, according to a survey from The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).
Aging population could boost sales of healthy foods
08-Jul-2009 - Foods that are perceived to bring added health benefits are forecast to be among the fastest growing market trends over the next decade, according to a new report from the NPD Group.
US obesity rates ballooning, says report
02-Jul-2009 - American obesity rates have increased in 23 states over the past year and decreased in none, according to a new report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Focus on sweeteners among Mintel taste test winners
01-Jul-2009 - Sweeteners old and new were in the spotlight as Mintel announced the products that won its taste test from last month’s IFT trade show in Anaheim.
Consumers want more private label products: Survey
30-Jun-2009 - More than 90 percent of American consumers say they are likely to continue buying store brands even after the economy improves, and nearly half would like to see more of them, according to a new survey.
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