Nearly 75% of Americans believe the foods they choose have a significant or moderate impact on their mental and emotional wellness.

Demand for snacks continues to surge in all food categories. When you combine that with consumers’ ever-increasing desire for foods that are good for them, it adds up to a renaissance in fresh fruit and vegetable snacking options. 

Demand for ¡Yo Quiero!’s new Avocado & Egg line has been “astonishing,” with strong positive reviews from consumers, retailers and social media influencers, the company said.

Gen Z cooking is all about taking short cuts, and sometimes it doesn’t mean cooking at all.

The report highlighted that 54% of consumers try to eat more plant-based snacks, with 66% believing in the idea that “plant-based snacks are better for the future of our planet.”

Smaller retailers may find it challenging to absorb the costs associated with compliance, potentially leading to consolidation in the industry or, in some cases, closures. 

Compliance with FSMA Section 204 is not without its challenges, and businesses must allocate substantial resources to meet the regulatory requirements.

The records mandated by FSMA 204 include information that is kept in the normal course of business and some items that are not captured and shared immediately.

Many of the volume growth headwinds that have plagued consumer packaged goods companies the past few years also have affected retailers. 

At its core, Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act focuses on recordkeeping as a means to trace and track food products throughout the supply chain.