Food and beverages experienced the biggest decrease, with brand-new products representing 26% of launches from January through May 2024.

Food technology has come a long way in replacing Top 9 allergens in baked goods.

Grain-based foods are the second largest dietary source of added sugar. 

Princi baked foods are part of a handful of Starbucks reserve stores, but baking across the Starbucks network has yet to materialize. 

IFT FIRST exhibitors shared new applications using artificial intelligence.

Bringing vitamin D intake to adequate levels could cut the number of prediabetics who become diabetics by 15%. 

Hurdles include inflation, consumers with less disposable income and rising labor costs.

In 2023, consumers on average enjoyed a sweet treat just over 400 times, about 20% more than better-for-you snacks. 

Away-from-home eating in aggregate has recovered from the pandemic forcefully. 

Plant-based foods may be the fastest shrinking category in the food industry.