The Top Ten Hottest Food Trends You Are Buying Into
It seems food companies around the world are using whatever marketing tactics possible to draw the consumer to the product while they whisk down the aisles of the supermarket. What is it about consumer behaviour that has food companies modifying, expanding, and diversifying their brands at such a fast rate?
Food experts have spotted 10 major food trends and outlined them in Food Technology’s April issue. See if these trends match what you have stored in your pantry, freezer, and refrigerator.
* Foods for at-risk kids. Extra weight, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can affect pretty much anyone at any age bow, so food products are trimming fat, sugar, and food allergens while boosting calcium and whole grains. Fresh fruit and yogurt remain top snacks for younger kids.
* Smaller servings, limited calories. Low-calorie items and smaller portions are in demand. Small sizes may become popular at restaurants, too.
* Focus on phytochemicals. These natural chemicals found in plant-based foods such as green tea, berries, and chocolate have healthy ingredients including...