DuPont Nutrition & Health released the results of its multi-phase “Beverage Key Drivers of Liking Study” which shows that consumers rank taste as their most important criteria when choosing a high-protein beverage.

In a national survey conducted for the Carton Council of North America, Denton, Texas, by Research+Data Insights, 91% of consumers said they expect food and beverage brands to actively help increase the recycling of their packages. The survey, which included nearly 2,500 U.S. adults, showed a 5% increase when compared to 2013 research that asked the same question.

At the Food Processing Suppliers Association’s annual meeting, Tom Kittle was named chairman.

A survey found that 93% of consumers consider honey to be a natural sweetener, according to the National Honey Board.
 

The Food Processing Suppliers Association has scheduled a series of breakout sessions with a heavy focus on innovative technologies being used in the dairy industry.