We’ve been hearing a lot about mental health and its importance, but what exactly does it entail? Mental health refers to a state of wellbeing that covers emotional, psychological, and social aspects that affect how we think, act, and feel. It is what helps us handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health has become a very important topic over the … [Read more...] about Here’s Why CPG Companies Need to Pay Attention to Cognitive Health
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Fluidic Trend Of Functional Beverage Industry
What are Functional Beverages? The functional beverage is a product that has an “added physiological benefit above and beyond its naturally occurring benefits.” Functional beverages include dairy beverages, sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink teas, enhanced water, etc. For example, orange juice with nothing added is just a regular beverage. But, … [Read more...] about Fluidic Trend Of Functional Beverage Industry
Top Caffeine Alternatives Backed By Food Science & AI
Coffee’s rep spikes or crashes, depending on the research du jour, very often for the impact caffeine - one of its main active ingredients - can have on health. Here, we're looking at emerging caffeine alternatives for consumers looking to move away from caffeinated food and drink but still want something for that energy boost. Caffeine Alternatives On The … [Read more...] about Top Caffeine Alternatives Backed By Food Science & AI
Plant-based Food Market Research Data in USA & Its Trend Analysis
Plant-based food retail sales in the US were worth $7 billion in 2020. Market research in plant-based food shows a 27% growth rate in the US for products replacing animal-derived options. Data shows that a total of 57% of U.S. households purchased plant-based food in 2020. We can all agree that the impact of pandemic on the F&B industry was enormous. However, the shift … [Read more...] about Plant-based Food Market Research Data in USA & Its Trend Analysis
The Arrival of Sustainable Plant Based Packaging
One of the very many problems made worse by the pandemic is the issue of plastic waste. Before this crisis unfolded, the world was making some headway in terms of solutions to tackle the amount of plastic waste we generate, particularly single-use plastic – with consumer participation and encouragement. Unfortunately, and perhaps understandably, plastic pollution and its … [Read more...] about The Arrival of Sustainable Plant Based Packaging
Top 10 Applications of AI in Food Service Industry
It is no longer a question of if Artificial Intelligence [AI] will see greater use in the food processing industry. Instead, it is simply a question of how significantly and how swiftly AI and food industry are catching up. Imagine a world where produce is grown with heightened nutritional and flavor profiles. This produce is sorted with minimal wastage and makes its way to … [Read more...] about Top 10 Applications of AI in Food Service Industry
Modular Squared Foods: Startups That Are Shrinking Food
A few days ago, I chanced upon a company called SquarEat that appears to answer the age-old question, “how do you make eating food less of a chore?” The Miami-based company, started in June 2021, has “created a new concept of food” – squares made by blending ingredients, molding them into 50-gram ready-to-eat squares, and delivering them home as meal boxes or as part of a … [Read more...] about Modular Squared Foods: Startups That Are Shrinking Food
A Seaweed Story From Future: What Are Seaweed Startups Up To?
I love seaweed. I also live in a part of the world where seaweed is not easily available or particularly affordable when it is available, and that makes me sad. However, I’m going to wager that this situation is going to start changing pretty darn quick-ish, given the growing attention being bestowed on these marine marvels and some very innovative seaweed startups that are … [Read more...] about A Seaweed Story From Future: What Are Seaweed Startups Up To?
In (sustainable) High Spirits: Sustainable Alcohol Brands To Watch Out For
As many parts of the vaccinated world emerge from the coronavirus cocoon and into the great outdoors unmasked, it’s time to re-integrate into society and re-learn some of those long-forgotten social skills just in time for a lovely summer. And what better way to do so than with a refreshing drink in your hand? Well, with a refreshing drink in your hand that’s also … [Read more...] about In (sustainable) High Spirits: Sustainable Alcohol Brands To Watch Out For
Food and Beverage Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
As the pandemic transforms our shopping and eating habits, it has also brought to light the importance of healthy food in our lifestyle. Food is not just for sustenance, but a means to flourish and stay well. With more consumers turning away from processed foods, food and beverage companies need to rethink their strategy to maintain relevance in a post-COVID … [Read more...] about Food and Beverage Industry: Challenges and Opportunities