Over the past few months, we have been documenting the growth in demand for healthy foods and snacks. Along with the growth for healthy foods, comes an increased interest in natural ingredients. But, what are natural ingredients and how are they different from what we would consider non-natural ingredients? The Definition of Natural Ingredients In […]
What are the 2021 food trends? In 2021, the food industry is expected to bombard the market with cutting-edge new products with an intense emphasis on immunity strengthening foods, convenient snacks and unique flavor combinations for both. Functional Health Benefits Will Continue to Drive 2021 Food Trends In a statement by Whole Foods in October […]
Functional gummies or what are sometimes referred to as fortified gummies, are pectin or gelatin based gummies that have functional health benefits. The popularity of Functional gummies is certainly on the rise. Most major vitamin or supplement brands have already developed a gummy product to deliver their nutritional or health products. But what exactly are […]
Trends for 2020 seem to have retailers moving towards capitalizing on the demand for natural vitamins from consumers. The popular CVS drugstore chain recently reported that “7% of its vitamins and supplements were inaccurately labeled or formulated” which certainly has consumers concerned. Furthermore, research from the Natural Marketing Institute in Harleysville, PA revealed that 77% […]
Vitamin E is one of the most popular ingredients in skin-care products. You will find Vitamin E in everything from popular hand creams to sun-tan lotions. There are many reasons for its popularity so let’s look at the range in benefits of Vitamin E, sources of Vitamin E and the interest in combining it with […]
Americans are wanting to eat healthy. Whether it is to help boost immunity or to support an active lifestyle, healthy eating is on the rise. This trend is not just limited to our main meals, but also to snacking, especially on-the-go snacking like healthy fruit snacks. Many people are turning to healthy fruit snacks to […]
It seems almost every day there is new research on the importance of fiber for a healthy diet and even more reporting on how American’s don’t consume enough fiber rich foods or fiber supplements. These two conditions are driving a substantial growth in the fiber supplement market. Over the next 10 years, the fiber supplement […]
The hair oil market is expected to grow to a $3.9B a year product category by 2024. The growth of hair care oils is primarily being driven by the demand for organic hair care products. Just as demand for organic foods has been growing, people are transferring this desire into other product categories, such as […]
In the midst of a pandemic, Americans are looking to the food they eat to help boost immune system. The Fox News article, Coronavirus Pandemic Has Americans Eating Healthier, Buying Foods To Boost Immunity, highlights this growing trend. According to consumer research in the Fox News article, 77% of Americans are looking to increase healthy […]