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Americans warming to probiotics, says Datamonitor
25-Jun-2009 - Probiotics are picking up in the US market as consumers become more aware of their role in maintaining digestive health, says Datamonitor.
Report: Health and beauty driving weight management sector
22-Jun-2009 - As obesity and health concerns abound, the competitive weight management market is expected to enjoy double-digit gains, reaching $726 billion by 2014, predicts a new report.
Cranberry and flax lead herbal supplement sales: Report
19-Jun-2009 - Data pooled from a number of market research sources indicates that sales of botanical and herbal dietary supplements have risen slowly but surely over the past year, with top selling products including cranberry and flaxeed.
UK listeria cases soar as over 60s ignore “use by” dates
17-Jun-2009 - Incidents of listeria in the UK have doubled over the past decade as research reveals elderly people are more likely to expose themselves to the bacteria by eating food beyond its “use by” date.
Nutrition vs Cost: Survey outlines consumer priorities
17-Jun-2009 - Over half of Americans are willing to spend more on healthier versions of food, but price remains a barrier for some, according to a new online survey.
Brazil’s functional foods market broaches $4bn
12-Jun-2009 - Functional and fortified foods make up the biggest portion of the Brazilian health and wellness market, with growth of eight percent in 2007 and sales in excess of $4bn, according to Euromonitor.
‘Huge potential’ for CoQ10 in emerging markets, predicts analyst
08-Jun-2009 - Growth in the CoQ10 sector is likely to occur through expansions into new markets and new product categories, according to a Euromonitor market analyst.
Latin America’s appeal for food companies
14-May-2009 - Latin America presents growing opportunities for investment for food manufacturers, even as the economic crisis takes its toll on American and European markets, according to a new market report.
Euromonitor breaks down functional foods and supplements market
07-May-2009 - Euromonitor analyst Daniel Latev tells NutraIngredients-USA.com which categories in the functional foods and supplements sector have driven growth in recent years, and what industry should expect moving forward.
US organics buck recessionary trend
05-May-2009 - US sales of organic food have surged despite dire predictions for its resilience as consumers look for ways to cut spending, according to a new survey on American organics.
Are ethics behind halal and kosher sales?
21-Apr-2009 - Interest in ethical consumerism is rising, and with it so will sales of halal and kosher-certified meats, predicts a Packaged Facts report, but animal welfare charity Compassion in World Farming disagrees.
Consider kosher and halal for wider appeal, says market research
17-Apr-2009 - Kosher and halal foods hold consumer appeal that goes far beyond any ethnic or religious niche, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
News in brief
Digestion and weight are health priorities for Brazilians: Survey
17-Apr-2009 - Consumer research by ingredients firm Tate & Lyle reveals that over half of Brazilian consumers are looking for healthier eating options, with areas of focus being weight management and digestion.
Research and marketing savvy vital for the rise of ‘superveg’
15-Apr-2009 - As manufacturers clamor to discover and make use of super fruits in their functional food formulations, consumer perception and limited research are currently preventing the advent of ‘superveg', according to some experts.
Weekly comment
Food supplements proving recession-proof
14-Apr-2009 - The ongoing slide of global capitalism is decimating industries, but the food supplements industry is not one of them as fraught consumers turn to its potential low-cost, anti-medical, wellness promise.
Time to communicate açai benefits, suggests Mintel
08-Apr-2009 - The antioxidant-rich açai berry has steadily grown in popularity over the past five years, but analysts warn that manufacturers need to start communicating the fruit’s benefits if consumers are to continue paying the premium.
Education central to nutrition label success - dietician
31-Mar-2009 - American attitudes to nutrition labeling have been thrown under the spotlight with new research suggesting just a fraction of a consumers pay attention to dietary information available at some major restaurants.
News in brief
Research alliance to reveal shifts in American purchasing decisions
31-Mar-2009 - Market researchers The Hartman Group and GfK Custom Research North America have teamed together to conduct a survey on consumer spending habits during the recession.
New review breaks down consumer perception of health claims
30-Mar-2009 - Health claims appearing on food and beverage products may not influence consumer purchasing behavior as much as price and taste, suggests a new review.
Mood foods are on the way up, confirms Mintel
25-Mar-2009 - Mood foods are set to nudge their way into the spotlight as the science linking diet and behavior continues to emerge, says market researcher Mintel.
Mothers seek simple nutrition over trendy ingredients, survey
24-Mar-2009 - Mothers looking to purchase healthy foods for their children are less attracted by “trendy” ingredients like omega-3s than they are by the simple benefits delivered in nutritious food, according to a nationwide survey.
Soft drink big boys driving nutraceutical interest - report
18-Mar-2009 - The nutraceutical soft drinks segment is expected to maintain growth through the economic downturn, with sales expected to rise at high single digit rate until 2013 due to a growing international focus by multinationals, says a new report.
Why US glucosamine sales are slow
06-Mar-2009 - Slowing US sales of the joint health ingredient glucosamine are primarily a result of a dip in prices rather than a loss in demand, according to Euromonitor analysts.
Consumers recognize Cognis heart ingredient, finds survey
04-Mar-2009 - Cognis says consumer awareness of its branded plant sterol ingredient has increased in the past year on the back of the launch of several high-profile products containing the heart healthy ingredient.
Kids count in growing Hispanic sector
04-Mar-2009 - Children’s opinions are much more likely to be considered in food purchasing decisions amongst America’s growing Hispanic population, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
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