March 24, 2011 at 12:10 PM
With the health and wellness trend going so strong, you would expect consumers to gobble down any food and beverage that promotes added health benefits. It seems that is not the case at all. In a new consumer survey, taste and price were found to be the most influential factors for the purchase of functional foods.
Posted In: Product Innovations, Market Trends, Functional Foods, Functional Beverages, Health & Wellness
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Obesity is growing into epidemic proportions worldwide, particularly in the North Americas. The prevalence of obesity increased significantly in both the United States and Canada, nearly doubling the estimates since 1980. A recent study revealed that obesity is significantly higher in U.S. adults than among their Canadian counterparts.
