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Wellness

Why We Have Food Cravings

 By Phil Lempert on Jun. 04, 2019

The Lempert Report: We crave our favorite foods, such as ice cream, pizza and cookies, because they stimulate the reward circuitry in our brains

Wellness

Turning Teens Against Junk Foods

 By Phil Lempert on May 30, 2019

The Lempert Report: Reframing how adolescents view food marketing campaigns can have an effect on their dietary choices.

Products

How Retailers Can Make the Most of the Sweets and Snacks Renaissance

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 29, 2019

Manufacturers are serving up more options, from cookies and popcorn to healthy and meat-free, to grab snackers' attention.

CPG

IRI’s Top Product Pacesetters

By WGB Staff on May 13, 2019

From candy to cat litter, a selection of 2018's most successful new product launches, according to IRI.

Products

H-E-B’s Limited-Edition Cookies to Help Texas Disaster Recovery

By WGB Staff on May 09, 2019

The retailer said it would devote 5% of proceeds from Choco Coco Twisters to the American Red Cross.

Center Store

Jerky Gets a Face-Lift

By Kathleen Furore on Apr. 12, 2019

Premium and globally inspired attributes are transporting the meat snacks category into the realm of inspired flavors and funky formats.

Technology

Guilt-Free? Shame on You!

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 09, 2019

The Lempert Report: The focus on health and wellness is here to stay, but indulgences shouldn't require forgiveness.

Fresh Food

Another Reason to Avoid Junk Foods

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 01, 2019

The Lempert Report: A study shows that increased sugar consumption has been found to be associated with bipolar disorder, and consumption of foods that have been fried or contain high amounts of sugar and processed grains have been linked with depression.

Fresh Food

Here's Why You Should Put Down That Free Food at Work

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 22, 2019

The Lempert Report: Snacks, beverages and "free" food you find at the workplace is, according to a study, high in empty calories and might be adding almost 1,300 calories a week to your diet.

Center Store

How Shelf-Stable Proteins Can Pump Up Sales

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 26, 2018

Healthful products made with sought-after ingredients are stealing the spotlight in center store, but merchandising and engagement matter.

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