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consumer trends CONSIDER Mediterranean Since its introduction, consumers and health professionals have followed the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid to implement healthier eating habits. Products inspired by the region, such as hummus, olive oil, olives and Greek yogurt, are now best sellers. Roughly 90% of specialty food consumers buy international and ethnic foods, and the average consumer purchases products from 3.4 different cuisines, according to Mintel. Greek and Mediterranean foods both rank among the top six cuisines. US News & World Report recently named the Mediterranean Diet as the Best Plant Based Diet as part of its 2013 Best Diets Report and The souvlaki, tabouleh, and baba ghanoush. Cilantro hummus is a signa- New England Journal of Medicine published findings from a new ture specialty at this independent specialty retailer. clinical study showing the Mediterranean Diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke by as much as 30%. The benefits Hummus is a versatile staple of this cuisine and is enjoying rapid sales of the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle have been validated by The growth of 20% annually at US retailers across the country. Sabra, a 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as one of the most thoroughly leading supplier of hummus, offers 16 flavors such as Asian Fusion researched models for healthy living. Garden, Olive Tapenade, Spinach & Artichoke, and Luscious Lemon. As for emerging cuisines, Mediterranean ranked first in a poll of both Among the many new products to be featured at the Winter Fancy specialty food retailers and importers as the No. 1 trend in a survey by Food Show on Jan. 19-21 in San Francisco, local supplier Fava Life of the Specialty Food Association. Retailers are wise to plan ahead for San Francisco will feature fava bean hummus. May, International Mediterranean Diet Month, with a smorgasbord of Mediterranean products. "California food makers continue to pave the way with distinctive food products crafted with premium ingredients and flavor profiles," says Sabzee Mediterranean Market in Los Angeles features offerings from Ann Daw, president of the Specialty Food Association, which owns and the Mediterranean and Middle East for consumers to plan holiday produces the Winter Fancy Food Show. "Their culinary creativity will parties enlivened by such fare as shawarma, falafel, gyros, hummus, be evident throughout." Ten great mix-in ingredients for hummus * Sun-dried tomato * Rosemary * Paprika * Roasted garlic * Chopped olives * Roasted red peppers * Chipotle peppers * Pesto * Sriracha * Walnuts 20 * JAN + FEB 2014 * instore

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Instore - January/February 2014

Instore - January/February 2014
Editor's Note - The Halloween Issue
What's in store for Sept + Oct
Table of Contents
News - On Our Radar
Consumer Insights - Trending Bagels
Trending Deli Meats
Regulation Watch - Trans Fats
Consumer Trends - Consider Mediterranean
All Natural and Organic
Gear Up for Halloween - Fall Forward
Other Emerging Shopper Trends
Understanding Shoppers - Generational Differences
Gear Up for Tailgating - Tailgating 'round the clock
Amazon Fresh expands to LA
Product Trends
Product Showcase
Next Up: The Thanksgiving Issue

Instore - January/February 2014