Economy, environment, health shape food trends

Whether spiked with caffeine, antioxidants or vitamins, function-added waters will continue to be a major health trend in 2009.MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE Photo
The troubled economy, environmental concerns and the desire to prevent age-related ailments are behind many of the top 10 food and nutrition trends expected to shape supermarket shelves and restaurant menus in 2009.
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FOOD CLAIMS
New foods marketed as healthful
The most frequently used claims for new foods and beverages launched in 2008, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database:
→Kosher.
→All natural.
→No additives or preservatives.
→Organic.
→Microwaveable.
→No trans fat.
→Low-fat/fat-free.
→Premium.
→Allergy-related.
→Calorie (low/no/reduced).
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