health and wellness

Study: Consumers want to try more “medicinal” foods, like elderberry, CBD

Among the emerging superfoods consumers expressed the most interest in trying are elderberry, CBD and Mānuka honey.

August 16, 2019

Today’s consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how their food and beverage choices can help them manage, and in some cases, reverse certain medical conditions, according to health and wellness research by The NPD Group, Chicago.

Study: Clean conscience eating is next macro trend

For instance, nearly 40% of global shoppers say eating clean has become more important in their diet over the last year.

August 7, 2019

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The macro-trend of eating clean has evolved from purity, clean labels and avoiding negatives into what HealthFocus International, Petersburg, Fla., calls clean conscience eating.

Study: Most successful brands focus on wellness, indulgence, convenience

For the first time, products developed by companies with annual revenues under $1 billion represented the majority of top-ranking brands.

May 8, 2019

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IRI, Chicago, released its “2018 New Product Pacesetters,” which highlights the most successful new product launches across food and beverage and convenience store sectors, among others.

Study: Consumer goods companies make significant improvement in supporting healthier lives

Almost 2 million employees participated in health and wellness initiatives in 2018 vs. 1.6 million in 2017 and 1.3 million in 2016.

March 6, 2019

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Some 2 million employees are now involved in company-led health and well-being programs, according to the “2019 Health & Wellness Progress Report,” released by the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Silver Spring, Md.

Natural Marketing Institute unveils trends, purchase behavior involving health and wellness

Sustainability-related benefits are showing growth in a number of categories across the consumer landscape.

February 7, 2019

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The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, Pa., released its annual State of the Sustainability in America report.

Study: Food safety, health and wellness most memorable news articles in 2018

The news of plastic straw bans across America ranked as 2018’s No. 1 food news story, followed by Dunkin’ Donuts, Canton, Mass., changing its name to Dunkin’.

December 12, 2018

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For the first time in the 16-year history of the Annual Food News Study, produced by Hunter Public Relations, New York, environmental advocacy broke through as the most memorable story of 2018.

Global Cold Chain Expo 2018 welcomes new co-locating partner

SmartFood Expo will focus on the exploding category of healthy foods marketed as “better-for-you.”

June 20, 2017

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The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), Alexandria, Va., and United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C., announced a new partner for Global Cold Chain Expo 2018.

Consumer Goods Forum, PAHO Foundation collaborate for healthier lives in Latin America

This cross-sectoral partnership emphasizes how more can be achieved by working collaboratively.

April 19, 2017

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Silver Spring, Md., and PAHO Foundation, Atlanta, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate for healthier lives in Latin America.

NPD study shows U.S. consumers want customization

Even though dieting is on the decline, “my own diet” is still rising as the most common way consumers take control of their intake.

February 3, 2017

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U.S. consumers will take a personal approach to their health and wellness in 2017, reports The NPD Group, Chicago.

Canadian Health Food Association unveils Top 5 natural health trends of 2017

The New Year is an ideal time to start fresh and take steps to improve your wellbeing.

January 4, 2017

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The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), Canada, consulted with industry experts to release the Top 5 natural health trends to look out for in 2017.