Rachel French | Food & Beverage Insider

Rachel French

Rachel French

Contributing writer

Rachel French joined Informa’s Health & Nutrition Network in 2013. Her career in the natural products industry started with a food and beverage focus before transitioning into her role as managing editor of Natural Products Insider, where she covered the dietary supplement industry. French left Informa Markets in 2019, but continues to freelance for both FBI and NPI.

Latest from Rachel French

sustainable agriculture business

Food and Beverage Operations

Regenerative agriculture protects planet, drives profits in industry Regenerative agriculture practices supercharge soil, sales

byRachel French

Apr 23, 2024

3 Min Read

Food Ingredients

Food and beverage industry embraces upcycling to reduce waste Upcycled food movement gains traction, revolutionizes industry

byRachel French, Scott Miller

Apr 18, 2024

3 Min Read

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olive oil

Market Trends & Analysis

Albanian olive oil may offer relief as droughts push olive oil prices up

Drought-driven shortages propel olive oil prices to new heights

byRachel French, Scott Miller

shopping cart full of fresh fruits and vegetables

Market Trends & Analysis

Datassential unveils insights on consumer perceptions of healthy eating

Datassential highlights consumer trends, opportunities in healthy eating

byRachel French

carrots

Market Trends & Analysis

Carrot fiber market booms, driven by health and upcycling trends

Global carrot fiber market surges, set to reach $264 million by 2024

byRachel French

functional food

Market Trends & Analysis

Consumer demand drives explosive growth in functional foods, beverages market

Consumers drive $500 billion functional food, beverage market boom

byRachel French

egg white protein powder

Onego Bio produces bio-identical egg white protein without chickens

Onego Bio creates animal-free egg white protein

byRachel French

processed food

Market Trends & Analysis

Survey reveals confusion about the healthfulness of processed foods

Survey shows majority of consumers eat processed foods despite health concerns

byRachel French

beverages

Beverage Development

BevNology Consulting revolutionizes beverage innovation, spearheads micro-functionality trend

BevNology Consulting drives innovation in beverage industry

byRachel French

USDA organic produce

Food Ingredients

USDA organic regulations mandate authentic organic ingredients in marketed products

Federal regulations ensure authentic organic ingredients in products

byRachel French

plant-based food

Vegans focus on animal welfare, plant-based eaters hone in on health and sustainability

Consumers adopt vegan, plant-based lifestyles

byRachel French

palm oil

Popularity of versatile palm oil breeds debate on sustainability and health

Here's a solid look at both sides of the palm oil debate

byRachel French

food allergen labeling

Rising food allergies prompt stringent FDA regulations on allergen labeling

FDA regulations safeguard consumers amidst rising food allergies

byRachel French

healthy food

Market Trends & Analysis

Study: Vegan or keto diet rapidly impacts immune system

New study shows vegan and keto diets supercharge your defenses

byRachel French

soybean oil

Market Trends & Analysis

Study: High-fat diets affect immune health, brain function

High-fat diets disrupt gut genes, affect immunity, brain function

byRachel French

blue iced tea from clitoria flowers

Market Trends & Analysis

Floral, ‘fantasy’ flavors among top 2024 flavor trends

Floral fascination, fantasy flavors are top trends for 2024

byRachel French

expiration date on canned food

Market Trends & Analysis

Report: Consumers switch food brands for better shelf life

Consumers prioritize long shelf life to reduce food waste, study finds

byRachel French

plant-based fast food

Study finds plant-based fast food has more carbs, fiber, sugar

Study: Plant-based fast food contains less protein, more carbs

byRachel French

blackcurrant extract

Market Trends & Analysis

Study: Blackcurrant extract boosts fat burning by more than 60%

Blackcurrant extract increases fat burning by 61%, study finds

byRachel French

lab-grown chicken

Food and Beverage Operations

Lab-grown meat makes MIT’s list of ‘top technology failures’

MIT dubs lab-grown meat ‘worst tech failure’ of 2023

byRachel French

packaged food

Market Trends & Analysis

New brand launches plummet 18% as pandemic pressures linger

New packaged food brand launches decrease 18%

byRachel French

fruits

Food Ingredients

Sweet proteins may reduce sugar in foods, beverages by 90%

Sweet proteins open a world of flavor possibilities

byRachel French

label transparency

Market Trends & Analysis

Transparency, plant based, tech among top F&B trends in 2024

Transparency, plant based, tech among top F&B trends in 2024

byRachel French

camel milk

Market Trends & Analysis

Camel milk market to reach $2 billion by 2032

Camel milk market to reach $2 billion by 2032

byRachel French

chocolate

Market Trends & Analysis

Report: 95% of British consumers eat chocolate

Report: 95% of British consumers eat chocolate

byRachel French

Gen Z taking photos of food

Market Trends & Analysis

Keys to food, beverage product success for Gen Z

Keys to food, beverage product success for Gen Z

byRachel French

baked goods

Market Trends & Analysis

Report: 82% of households make in-store bakery purchases

Report: 82% of households make in-store bakery purchases

byRachel French

meat-based diet versus plant-based diet

Market Trends & Analysis

Groundbreaking study reveals heart-protective benefits of vegan diet

Groundbreaking study reveals heart-protective benefits of vegan diet

byRachel French

Mighty Pop

Beverage Development

Mighty Pop redefines soda with first-ever beverage containing pre-, pro-, postbiotics

Mighty Pop redefines soda with first-ever beverage containing pre-, pro-, postbiotics

byRachel French

woman shopping for frozen food

Market Trends & Analysis

Frozen food sales hit $74.2 billion

Frozen food sales hit $74.2 billion

byRachel French

cheese

Market Trends & Analysis

US cheese consumption breaks records, while dairy milk continues decline

US cheese consumption breaks records, while dairy milk continues decline

byRachel French

candy

Market Trends & Analysis

Candy dubbed an ‘affordable treat’ despite double-digit inflation

Candy dubbed an ‘affordable treat’ despite double-digit inflation

byRachel French

pizza

Market Trends & Analysis

Report: 66% of snackers say ‘anything’ can be a snack

Report: 66% of snackers say ‘anything’ can be a snack

byRachel French

robotic farmers

Market Trends & Analysis

Consumers, operators nervous about AI related to food

Consumers, operators nervous about AI related to food

byRachel French

inflation

Food and Beverage Operations

Q3 results show ethical investments, inflation top of mind for big F&B CPG brands

Q3 results show ethical investments, inflation top of mind for big F&B CPG brands

byRachel French

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