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🔥 Do you know what’s hot and trending right now? From indulgence and premiumization, to sugar reduction and protein inclusion, it’s important to stay on top of category-defining trends in food and beverages. Tap into a world of resources and solutions with our expert perspectives on the latest trends. 🎇 Start exploring what’s shaping food and beverage applications in 6 key categories: Bakery | Beverages | Confectionery | Dairy & Dairy Alternatives | Ready Meals | Snacks. Get started at https://bit.ly/4byK4fP

Savour Flex is a toolkit of ingredients that allows us to create seasonings especially designed for low-fat snacks to deliver a full & rich snacking experience just like the standard full fat snacks - https://lnkd.in/d-auK9cH   Savour Flex improves the mouthfeel lost due to the fat reduction in the snack substrate. Additionally, it helps to make the snacks healthier by enabling the fortification of fibres and proteins. It reduces the bitter astringency notes of proteins and amplifies the sweetness of soluble fibres without adding any sugar or sweeteners. It enables for a reduction in sodium and fat levels without compromising on taste by masking the metallic bitter notes of Potassium Chloride.   Forget about the cardboardy taste! Low fat snacks never tasted so good!   Contact us to know how to make your low fat snack more delicious!   #CreatingBetterTogether #Snacks #Innovation #Savourflex #lowfat #taste

Gen Z is redefining snacking with a focus on health and sustainability. According to the Mondelez commissioned Harris poll survey, nearly 3,700 global consumers over the age of 18 were asked about their attitudes toward the snack category. Similar to previously reported years, Mondelez found that approximately 60% of shoppers prefer snacks or smaller meals more frequently as opposed to traditional meals. Ocean Spray is at the forefront of this trend with our versatile and delicious cranberries. Whether in trail mixes, smoothies, or as a stand-alone snack, our cranberries are packed with antioxidants and flavor, making them the perfect choice for health-conscious snackers. To read the full article, visit Mondelēz’s 2024 State of Snacking here: https://lnkd.in/dD5e9Dfy

Plant-based options are still topping the trends, especially when it comes to beverages. Among the plant-based milks, oat milk is projected to remain the clear winner, boasting a CAGR of 106%, per Datassential’s Menu Trends 2023. From coffees to cocktails, smoothies to refreshers, offering customers an oat milk-based alternative can make all the delicious difference. Having simple solutions for your baristas on-hand can let them customize orders for those consumers—and with the right products, even save labor while doing so. Rich Products aims to make that back-of-house process easier while keeping menu items on trend via two key items: On Top® Oat Milk Whipped Topping and Oat Milk Soft Whip. Both offer a deliciously creamy dose of sweetness in ready-to-use formats for ease of use, even for inexperienced baristas. With plant-based (and oat milk in particular) products forecast be in high demand going forward, having solutions like these to top off your beverage menu can help strike a balance between trends, cost savings and delicious results. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wI3Y7

🌟 Innovation in Every Bite! 🌟 Discover the exciting new era of healthy and indulgent snacks, where balance is key! From nutritious almonds to delectable chocolates, snacking wisely can enhance well-being and happiness. Get the scoop on Mondelēz International’s shift to healthier options without sacrificing taste, and see how Cargill is revolutionizing chocolate for the health-conscious. Explore dynamic changes in the European snack market and the global rise of American cheeses. Dive into Asia’s evolving food trends with Kerry and the future of plant-based beverages with BENEO’s innovative ingredients. Check the latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/ghxxNvTW Savor the flavors of global snack innovation with us! 🍫🌱🧀 #HealthySnacking #SnackInnovation #FoodTrends #AFJ #AsiaFoodJournal

Did you know? Over half of savvy consumers worldwide are consciously cutting back on sugar, while a third or more are making mindful choices to reduce their salt or fat intake, according to a recent study by Innova Market Insights. Reducing the sugar content of products while maintaining taste profiles is essential to staying ahead in the food and beverage market. It may be time to think about renovating your most popular products to help meet your consumers' evolving preferences. #HealthyChoices #FoodScience #FoodScientist #EdlongFlavors

Are you prepared to dominate the supplements and functional foods & beverages markets? Elevate your strategy with our 2023 General Supplement and Functional Food & Beverage Report bundle. Dive deep into essential trends and actionable insights—all at a discounted rate 🔎💡 Follow the link below to secure your reports and harness the power of #ITCInsights ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ertNRKtN Len Monheit Tim Mizones Morgan Johnston #MarketInsights #Supplements #FunctionalFoods #BusinessStrategy #ConsumerResearch #FunctionalBeverage

Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier drink options, prioritizing beverages with fewer calories and no added sugar 🚫🍬 To appeal to health-conscious customers, cafes can offer sugar-free syrups, low-calorie milk alternatives, or even the option to add a scoop of greens to their beverages. Enhancing the nutritional value of your menu not only improves the perceived value of your offerings but also makes customers more willing to pay a premium. Explore the latest beverage trends curated by our experts for your spring menu in our blog https://bit.ly/3ISDC7t #CanterburyCoffee #Coffee #BeverageTrends #CanadianMenuTrends #BeverageIndustry #CanadianRoaster #SpringTrends #SpringMenu #MenuDevelopment

🚀 Discover what's driving the future of food and beverage! Our latest white paper delves into key trends like healthy snacking and hydration. Learn about the essential flavor solutions and categories that can elevate your products and captivate consumers. https://bit.ly/4c4kxMg #FoodTrends #HealthyEating #HydrationInnovation #CBDFlavors #Nostalgia #HighProtein #OsageFlavors

Our annual Food & Drink Report 2023-24 is here! 🙌 We’ve taken a look back on the last decade of shopping and eating habits, and reviewed trends from the last 12-months. Here are some highlights: 💚 High protein, gut friendly foods, low and no alcohol and canned cocktails among trends that defined 2023 🥔 Trends left behind - vegetable crisps, ready-made jacket potatoes, and low fat dairy 🍽 A third of our Food and Drink survey respondents (32%) told us they’re regularly eating classic dishes such as shepherd’s pie and macaroni cheese 🥛 One in 8 (12%) adults surveyed told us they have changed their diet over the past year to eat more protein and in store, high-protein drinks and yogurts are up 39% 🍺 Sales of no or low-alcohol beer, cider, wines and spirits are up 23% and demand is continuing to grow. Read the full report below. 👇 #FoodandDrink #Waitrose #ConsumerTrends