Food manufacturers should focus on consumers’ needs

Businesses that are catering to consumers need to ensure that their products rival that of their competitors. This includes food manufacturers, farmers, restaurant owners and similar franchises. Today's consumer often focuses on the best and healthiest options for their diet, as the obesity epidemic is on the minds of many citizens within the United States.

For instance, one business has paid attention to their customer's needs – the franchise Whole Foods Market will be holding an event geared toward healthy eating, according to the online publication Your Houston News. All Whole Foods stores located in Houston will be participating in the second annual Healthy Cooking Bowl.

This organized event will be held between Friday, January 11 and Sunday, January 13. Nearby residents will be invited to try different samples of the stores' foods and learn more about the healthy varieties available at this establishment.

Various demonstrations and informative discussions will take place regarding simpler solutions for healthy meals. As many people have spent the holidays gorging on sweets and more fattening foods, the month of January provides the necessary time to choose healthier options.

A January 8 article from Tulsa World provided more information for consumers interested in healthy eating. Tomatoes, garlic and almonds, for example, provide cancer-fighting antioxidants known to keep one's immune system strong. Nuts have also been shown to improve blood pressure and maintain a healthy body weight.

"Wild salmon, minced cucumbers, shredded carrots, kelp, sesame seeds, rice – healthy ingredients abound in sushi rolls, which are much more filling and satisfying than a non-sushi eater might think," the news source discussed the benefits of eating raw fish.

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