The past year has brought a number of changes in consumer eating habits—particularly around snacking. Glanbia Nutritionals’ recent proprietary consumer research explores the latest UK and Irish consumer preferences in bars and other snacks, including the top purchase channels and consumers' strong interest in protein.
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Our Glanbia Nutritionals Mega Trends are trends with the potential for far-reaching impact across industries and regions, with the ability to change daily life in important ways. Here we explore the rising mega trend of ultra-personalization, how it’s influencing the food industry, and ways brands can offer consumers the ultra-personalized products they seek.
As the pandemic and lockdown continues to impact the way people eat and exercise, sports nutrition manufacturers are trying to understand the various ways this may affect the category. Check out our list of the sports nutrition trends for 2021 and what this means for manufacturers.
Bars provide a convenient, tasty, and healthy snack that’s meeting the needs of many UK and Irish consumers, according to Glanbia Nutritionals’ latest consumer study. In Part Two of our survey results, we explore which attributes are the most important to bar consumers and why consumers are choosing bars.
Electrolytes for Recovery: What You Should Know
Featured ContentBeverages with electrolytes are a top choice for supporting workouts. Here’s a look at what electrolytes do for the body, why consumers are choosing them, and some emerging science on using electrolytes to promote muscle recovery.
While sustainability is a megatrend on every industry’s radar, the food industry is especially influenced by consumers’ growing interest in sustainability. Here’s a look at what sustainability means to consumers today and how this is playing out in food and beverage.
There’s no doubt immunity is still on consumers’ minds, with products featuring ingredients like vitamin C and zinc in high demand. But manufacturers may have more options than they think when it comes to ingredients and flavors that consumers associate with immunity.
Iodine: A Nutrient Guide
GuideIodine is an essential trace element present in a variety of foods. It is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency has decreased in many countries due to the introduction of iodized salt and the importation of outside food into areas with iodine-poor soil. However, some groups are still at risk for iodine deficiency.
Choline is a vital nutrient underlies the structure of all cells in the body. Now is a great time for the nutrition industry to educate customers about choline. Overlooked by most consumers outside of infant nutrition, choline offers a variety of benefits that supplement, food and beverage manufacturers should be exploring.