Food & Beverage Insider’s Post

Did you know? According to Mintel, only 18% of consumers are willing to cook meals from scratch. A new era of convenience is dawning. Brands can help ease the stress of busy consumers by offering convenience meals. Aside from convenience, taste is also non-negotiable for consumers, which links to the importance of flavourful seasonings. With more than 100 types of seasoning flavours to choose, brands will never run out of ideas in new product launches. Contact us right away! 📧 info@its-nutriscience.com 🌐 https://buff.ly/474eILP #conveniencefoods #readymeals #readytoeat #seasonings #foodingredients #foodindustry #foodinnovation #ITSNutriscience #inspiringinnovation #productdevelopment #productinnovation #branding #customization #privatelabel #nutraceutical

Premium indulgence is the biggest white space for innovation in bakery. Discover key insights from our latest research and decode today’s consumer expectations. Cargill’s proprietary research Sweet Delight – Decoding Consumer Decisions has identified three key opportunity spaces for bakery: ✅ Premium Indulgence: Decadent treats made from the best ingredients for special occasions. ✅ Better for You: Treats that taste good and have an extra nutritional value. ✅ Everyday Kind of Treat: Made to satisfy craving or a quick snack between meals. Consumer expectations for premium indulgence can be met by elevating highly associated textures along with the top connected ingredients. Check out our report for more insights and discover how to elevate baking indulgence with the right ingredients!

As consumers increasingly ask for more health-conscious, low- and no-sugar beverage options, we have an easily recognizable, label-friendly ingredient that can help ease reformulation. See how our GENU® Pectin can help you create reduced sugar beverages with great taste and texture. 🍋🥤 #CPKinnovation #SugarReduction #CleanLabel #Pectin

🥗 Value is no longer solely determined by price in the convenience sector, according to a report from Tate & Lyle, Enhanced Eating; A healthier future for convenience foods. Exploring the trend – Enhanced Eating – which outlines opportunities for manufacturers looking to boost the nutritional profile of convenience foods, industry researchers also identified high-quality, healthier ingredients and value for money as the main drivers for consumers in the European convenience food category. Kerstin Werner, category development manager, soups, sauces and dressings, Tate & Lyle, noted the value of the research in showing that value for money remains very important to consumers, but that the concept of value is evolving. 👉 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4fT1G9O 📰 Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/40bLRDb #health #food #sustainability #consumer #business #Europe

Remember all those 2024 food trend predictions? Have you seen some already fall to the wayside? Not surprising. A lot of flavors and ingredients come and go, but many listed in the article we published at the end of last year have staying power. In particular, whey protein is the trendy non-trend ingredient that keeps delivering (and maintains its popularity) year after year. Check it out! #foodtrends #ingredienttrends #foodindustry

Specialty foods are making a big splash among consumers, growing from $207 billion in 2023 to a projected $221.5 billion in 2024. Trends like plant-based meat alternatives focusing on taste and whole foods, global flavors and adventurous eating, and functional ingredients for mental and digestive health are taking off. Read more from Food Technology magazine about why specialty foods are quickly gaining traction: https://hubs.la/Q02Jgjsm0 #IFTFIRST #SpecialtyFoods #FoodInnovation

New research challenges the assumption that ultra-processed foods are 'hyperpalatable.' A University of Bristol study reveals that, on average, these foods are no more liked or desired than less processed options. The study suggests that factors like taste intensity, carbohydrate-to-fat ratio, and food fibre content play a significant role in food preference. Check out the details of this insightful study. #FoodResearch #UltraProcessedFoods #healthandwellness

Mushrooms reign supreme! The Specialty Food Association reports them as a top 2024 superfood with growing consumer interest. "The panel cited ongoing consumer interest in mushrooms, for example, not only for their health benefits, but also for their taste and texture." “People will discover mushrooms in every food and beverage category, and product developers will find ways to weave in ancient wisdom into new craveable food formats.” Enter 50CUT by Mush Foods! This innovative mushroom root product seamlessly blends with ground meat, boosting nutrition and reducing your meat footprint. Explore the world of flavor and sustainability with 50CUT! See link to the SFA article in the comments section. #mushfoods #50cut #thefutureis50cut #culinaryinnovator #mushroomrootblends

Curious about consumer food and beverage trends? Join our trendscope 2024+ webinar! #symrise #foodandbeverade #trends

If you work in food and beverage, listen up! The industry is changing fast. And if you're not keeping up, you're falling behind. Enter Regulate - the AI-powered platform revolutionizing ingredient sourcing, recipe management, cost optimization, and nutritional analysis. This isn't just a tool for big businesses with deep pockets. Regulate is for everyone - from the small-scale producer to the enterprise-level company. Imagine being able to: ✅ Source ingredients ethically and sustainably ✅ Manage recipes and costs with ease ✅ Analyze the nutritional value of your products All in one place. The food and beverage industry is notoriously competitive. But with Regulate, you can stay ahead of the curve and outshine the competition. Don't get left behind. Join the future of food and beverage with Regulate. Give Regulate a try. Sign Up for a Free Trial: https://lnkd.in/g7tpkj23 #productinnovation #expowest #expowest2024 #productdevelopment #innovation