The future of the sector revolves around being healthier, more sustainable and more concerned about how food affects the environment and society at large, according to a report released by Edelman, New York.

Demand for packaged food in weight management is projected to expand at a significant pace in the forthcoming years, with volume expected to cross 118,195,000 tons in 2018, reflecting a rate of over 3.4% in 2018, according to a report published by Fact.MR, Rockville, Md. And, dairy is leading the charge.

Health and wellness trends have significant impact on consumer attitudes and behaviors when shopping for food and beverages, according to “Breakfast: Retail Product Trends and Opportunities in the U.S., 2nd Edition,” released by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

When it comes to predicting consumption of unhealthy food, who a person is may matter more than where they shop for food, according to a study conducted by RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif.

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.

Pollock Communications, New York, and nutrition trade magazine, Today's Dietitian, published by Great Valley Publishing Co., Inc., Spring City, Pa., released the results of their fifth annual "What's Trending in Nutrition" national food trend survey.

The study polled 2,000 consumers to determine which new foods they are trying, what is their top motivators and trends in healthy eating.