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You know that saying, don’t judge a person, a thing, at face value? The same can be applied when it comes to reading and understanding front of package food labels, when trying to make informed choices about the foods and beverages we purchase and eat. Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Abby Fridmann and Dan Schrack, of Fox Rochester WUHF, where we talked about How to be a Smart Consumer when it Comes to Packaged Foods. Overall tips that were shared on the air: 🛒Don’t judge a product at face value. 🛒Be sure to look at the whole package: front, sides and back of the label, so that you can make an informed decision, based on factors that are important to you. 🛒Make the best choice for you, based on things that are important to you. Five things I look for when investigating a packaged food: 🛒1) Taste, quality, and appeal 🛒2) Nutrition and ingredients 🛒3) How this product aligns with my ethics/values, i.e how it was produced, raised, etc. 🛒4) Cost 🛒5) How does this fit into my overall lifestyle? What factors are most important to you when it comes to purchasing packaged beverages and foods? For a complete guide on being a smart consumer of packaged foods, click here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/duYeTURt You can check out a recap of the show, here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dMSvzuEA After reading, or giving the show a view, come back here and let me know if anything surprised you, or if you want more information on any of what was reviewed! #readingfoodlabels #packagedfoods #howtoreadfoodlabels #HealthyEatingTips #groceryshoppingtips #healthygroceryshopping

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See our Symrise recap of the Top Trends from the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show below!

Research conducted by Innova Market Insights for the Top 10 Trends for 2024 shows consumers today are taking positive actions to prevent health concerns before they arise. Subsequently, consumers are looking for products that meet their needs for holistic health and personal well-being. Food and beverage formulators are answering this call with innovative, satisfying, and convenient products that support active, on-the-go lifestyles. U.S. dairy ingredients can help heighten the nutritional profile of any snack, meal, or drink while also providing the functionality needed for a successful formulation. Save this chart as a quick guide to the benefits offered by six common dairy ingredients. https://lnkd.in/e_ewACRz #FoodInnovation #BeverageInnovation #HealthyLiving #HealthyAging #DairyIngredients

What #drives the demand for cheese sauces and what shifts are observed in consumer preferences regarding healthier options? As #consumerpreferences shift towards convenience, the demand for cheese sauces rises, with alternatives like #cheddar and #mozzarella catering to taste and nutrition needs. Despite concerns over sodium and artificial additives, a trend towards healthier, natural options emerges in the market. Explore for More Info:   https://lnkd.in/dYCZzA78 Key Market Player TreeHouse Foods AFP advanced food products llc, Groupe Savencia Conagra Brands #AMR #CheeseSauceDemand #InnovationInFood #HealthierOptions #NaturalIngredients #QuickAndEasyMeals #FoodTrends #ConvenienceFoods #HealthyEating #InnovativeCuisine

🥑 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬🥕 Food manufacturers are always striving to enhance the experience of their products - whether that is taste, texture, nutrition or substantiality. However, behind every tasty food is a recipe of scientific accuracy and carefully considered formulation - enter functional systems. These systems are comprised of a blend of meticulously selected functional ingredients, that play a critical role in ensuring quality, stability, and value of food products. From improving texture to extending shelf life, functional system ingredients are the detrimental to the food industry. I'd be interested to hear what people in the industry think the most important category of functional ingredient is? #FoodAndNutrition #FoodIngredients #FoodIndustry #FoodInnovation #FunctionalIngredients

Faux drunk is the new drunk. The trend of functional beverages keeps going up. Especially among health-conscious consumers like Gen Z, who are interested in 'mood-making' alternatives to alcohol. Kin Euphorics, for example, is a functional beverage, designed to offer an “entourage effect” by using natural ingredients that nourish the mind and body: 👉 Adaptogens 👉 Nootropics 👉 Botanics These ingredients provide benefits beyond nutrition or flavor to achieve an elevated state of health, mood, or well-being. Can your beverage brand keep up with this trend? We pride ourselves on helping our clients not only formulate their drink ideas but also make their products stand out with market insights. Need a partner who knows the beverage manufacturing industry like the back of their hand? Contact us for a free consultation. Cheers 🥃 #functionalbeverages #nonalcoholicbeverage #beveragemanufacturing #nonalcoholicdrinks #nonalcoholicbeverages

From our CEO Chuck Siegel: Independent research we’ve conducted into the consumer appeal of functional foods and beverages has revealed some fascinating nuggets, and I’d like to share some. The most obvious and irrefutable insight is that consumer interest is already strong, and it’s rising quickly. We asked 1,000 US adults last April “How appealing is the idea of well-known food and beverage brands adding functional ingredients to products you consume on a daily or regular basis?” and 54% said appealing or very appealing. Four months later, in August, a separate sample of 1,000 US adults, 61% answered the same question that functional ingredients are appealing or very appealing, representing an increase of 11%. Think about that. Over half of American consumers find the idea of functional foods and beverages appealing (or *very* appealing!), and interest is growing rapidly. Yet it’s hard to think of many existing examples in the marketplace. There’s orange juice with added calcium, and yogurt with probiotics, and not many others. Which means there are countless opportunities to bring gut health, pain relief, extra energy and more to just about every consumer category. #AmbrosiaInnovations works with the world’s most popular brands to bring functional ingredients to the foods and beverages you already know and love, so they give back more healthy benefits to consumers, and create meaningful differentiation in the market. #functionalfood #functionalbeverage #functionalingredients

Explore the top 4 ingredient trends set to shape the latter half of 2024 that took center stage at IFT. From the industry's battle against ultra-processed foods to meeting heightened consumer expectations for health and sustainability, food dive delves into the latest developments in clean labels, alternate sweeteners, and the rising importance of taste and texture in nutritious products. #foodtrends #ingredients https://lnkd.in/ePXEusie

A BAR YOU CAN TRUST. If you're in the market for an energy nutrition bar that's a departure from the usual over-the-top sweetness that some of the popular brands are known for, I think the range of ? bars is absolutely worth a try. However, with an extensive list of options to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. So, what specific taste stands out in the protein bar crowd? After a thorough taste test of all the offers, ?' finds itself at the very top of the list. With such variety in the (growing) ? portfolio, why is this specific taste the best? Compared to other enhanced energy bars that can overload your system with sugar and artificial flavors, the ?, is a perfect blend of natural ingredients and line with 0g of sugar. - - - - #food #beverage #branding #customers #communities #marketing #ecommerce #sports #lifestyle