Prevalence of food allergies based on medical data is growing, and self-reported rates of food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances encompass an even larger proportion of the population.
January 3, 2022Packaged Facts reflects on highly accomplished analyst Susan Porjes, who retires after many years of stellar contribution. Susan’s final report "Natural and Organic Foods and Beverages in the U.S., 5th Edition" marks both the latest edition in one of our most popular report series and also a new beginning for the prolific Porjes.
October 3, 2016The times, they are a changin’: the percentage of consumers who prefer “alternative medicine” to standard medical practice has risen from 17% over the past 10 years, a 37% jump. The trend extends deeply into the realm of pain management, which continues down an inclusive path that suggests success for alternative therapy professionals.
March 21, 2017Americans living in urban areas are the biggest fans of alternative ingredient snacks, even more so than people who live in suburban areas and far more than those living in rural settings. The differences are most pronounced for pulse- and seaweed-based snacks, but the pattern holds true for every type of alternative ingredient salty snack and cracker; rural snackers are just less interested.
March 2, 2017Suppliers of fresh, frozen, and processed meat and poultry are facing increased competition from producers of meat substitutes. Manufacturers of such products include Beyond Meat, Kellogg Company’s MorningStar Farms, and Impossible Foods. As these companies continue to improve the taste and texture (e.g., ability to sizzle on a grill) of plant-based patties and other meat substitutes, more individuals are experimenting with these products. The increased availability of meat substitutes on restaurant menus and grocery store shelves is also spurring sales.
January 21, 2019Packaged Facts’ report “U.S. Pet Market Outlook, 2018-2019” predicted the launch of a new premium pet food brand by Amazon. It's now a reality with the introduction of Wag, Amazon's dry dog food brand.
May 9, 2018Whole Foods’ branded product web sales reached $500,000, after Amazon placed about 2,000 items from Whole Foods’ 365 Everyday Value brand on its site.
September 13, 2017Online pet product sales are at a tipping point: Packaged Facts estimates online pet product sales accounting for approximately of the total U.S. pet products market.
September 11, 2017We are one planet and one people. Oceans may separate us physically, cultural and language differences may influence our perspectives, but today on World Food Day we are reminded that the needs of the few cannot be ignored by the many. Few needs are as universally pervasive as having enough food on a daily basis. Yet world hunger remains an international blight afflicting people in both developed and developing countries alike. An estimated 1 out of 9 (or 805 million of the 7.3 billion) people...
October 16, 2015Behind these popular health-food ingredients is a menu of more traditional Ayurvedic staples. Herbal and medicinal teas, as well as a slew of novel ready-to-drink functional beverages, tout their potent botanical benefits that connect with consumers interested in holistic well-being
October 19, 2017