Cargill has solutions to help food and beverage manufacturers develop products to address the nutritional and sensory needs of children (4-18 years old) at IFT 2012. Cargill is helping customers address U.S. regulatory and consumer group perspectives that are driving “better” nutrition for children. It’s likely you’ve heard about the childhood obesity epidemic; nearly 1 in 3 children in America is overweight or obese. These perspectives are already impacting what children are consuming such as:

• adding “positives” like whole grains and fiber
• removing “negatives” like excessive sodium
• enhancing nutrient density
• providing balanced nutrition within a meal
• delivering more kid-friendly tastes and textures within existing nutritious foods
• making “treats” better-for-you

Trends in obesity among children and adolescents - Click to enlarge image

Cargill solutions at IFT

Childhood nutrition concepts

Parents want their children to eat healthier. Cargill works with customers to address evolving kid-centric health and wellness needs while still pleasing their palates.  View some childhood nutrition product solutions that Cargill will be displaying at IFT 2012 here.

Concepts for mom and dad

Cargill will also be featuring two additional concepts targeted more towards moms and dads.  View the solutions we will be displaying here.