You could say that chocolate and dairy are a match made in heaven — though some of today’s health-minded consumers consider the duo sinful indulgence.

Mexican food is traditionally very meat-based but this means there are many dishes where plant-based proteins can be added. We spoke to market analysts and ingredient suppliers to find out more about the market potential.

Austin, TX, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Food Sciences (AFS) will debut CoffeeProtein™, the brand-new plant-based protein at SupplySide West. CoffeeProtein™ is an innovative, organic protein extract from green coffee beans. Everybody loves...

Consumers are on a big and broad journey of discovery, moving out of their comfort zones to explore bolder flavours and multi-sensory food experiences, according to Innova Market Insights, a global knowledge leader in the food and beverage industry. The desire of...

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (Oct. 8, 2019) – As part of their ongoing Wixon Innovates – a trendspotting project for product development – Wixon taste experts are digging into mushrooms, more specifically, adaptogenic mushrooms. This focus on fungi is rooted in the blossoming...

The idea of consuming fungi may not sound appetizing to everyone, but Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practitioners have been using adaptogenic mushrooms for thousands of years. However, it wasn't until recently that mushrooms have gone mainstream.

Bars have long been an ideal vehicle for protein, combining convenience and functionality. The protein space continues to diversify with more plant-based options and innovations that optimize bar taste and texture. “The nutritional bar market is dominated by...

Around 7,400 exhibitors from 100 countries are using the world’s most important industry meeting for the food and beverage industry to present their latest trends and innovations. The trend themes reflect the current developments within the industry. According to the...

COLOGNE, Germany -- Germany’s Anuga, the world’s leading trade show for the retail, foodservice and catering markets, will open at the historic Fairgrounds here on Oct. 5 and run through Oct. 9. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the event, which began in...

According to Innova Market Insights' 2018 consumer survey, 49% of U.S. consumers are driven by health when buying meat and dairy alternatives. Plant-based food demand is climbing, with consumers concerned about animal welfare and minimizing their carbon footprint....

CHICAGO — Some call it hot. Others prefer to say spicy. They are referring to “kick,” that painful, yet pleasurable sensation of the mouth on fire. It’s a sensory experience today’s consumers enjoy that’s intensifying with no signs of abating. Kick typically comes...

Anuga, the world’s leading food fair for the retail trade, along with the foodservice and catering markets, will open its doors Oct. 5, and run thru Oct. 9, in Cologne, Germany. Celebrating its 100th year of food innovation, the expo is best described as 10 trade...

According to consumer research recently conducted by Innova Market Insights, around two thirds of consumers in the US say that they are purchasing meat alternatives, with 22% doing so on rare occasions, 10% saying that they always buy meat alternatives, and 36% doing...

The UAE is among the region’s largest confectionery markets and the latest ‘Growing Forward’ report from Canada’s Agriculture & Agri Food Department forecasts confectionery sales in the Emirates will surpass US$800 million by 2021 with the chocolate subsector leading...

The UAE is among the region’s largest confectionery markets and the latest ‘Growing Forward’ report from Canada’s Agriculture & Agri Food Department forecasts confectionery sales in the Emirates will surpass US$800 million by 2021 with the chocolate subsector leading...

Within the digestive health category, probiotics are so popular that they have transcended from dietary supplements to ingredients in food and drinks. Probiotics, however, are only one piece of the digestive health puzzle. Slowly but surely, prebiotics are being...

While some companies are merely testing out new and bolder flavors, it may be time to invest more heavily. The trend for more variety is not a passing fad. Between 2013 and 2017, the number of products highlighting "American flavors" declined 7.2%. During the same...

An international new product report from Innova Market Insights has found that almonds remain the most popular nut in new product introductions across Europe, with strong use within confectionery. According to the study, relevance to established health trends, such as...

Two-thirds of Americans now admit to buying meat alternatives, according to consumer research conducted by Innova Market Insights, The Netherlands. While only 22% purchase from the category on rare occasions, as many as 10% say that they always buy meat alternatives,...

Data published in the latest Global New Product Introductions report from Innova Market Insights reveals that almonds remain the most popular nut in new product introductions across Europe.

Seed-breeding specialist start-up Equinom Ltd. is hoping to advance the potential of plant-based meat products. Equinom’s non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds are enabling food companies to respond to consumer demand for cleaner, more affordable meat...

KIBBUTZ GIVAT BRENNER, Israel, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Seed-breeding specialist start-up Equinom Ltd. is helping food manufacturers unlock the true potential of plant-based meat products. Equinom's innovative designer non-GMO seeds are enabling food companies...

People looking to cut back on sugar may soon start seeing more of a novel ingredient: allulose, a substitute that tastes and performs much like the real thing, but with a tenth of the calories and none of the cavity-causing, insulin-spiking drawbacks. Allulose,...

The popularity of plant-based foods and protein sources has turned attention toward pea protein, maybe best known as the main protein source within Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger. After investing $25 million last year, global agriculture company Cargill recently...

After three years of research and development, the first “mainstream” vegan yogurt alternative by Nongfu Spring is now commercially available to Chinese consumers. The new vegan range by the Chinese food giant will feature three flavours made by fermenting plant...

Chicago | People looking to cut back on sugar may soon start seeing more of a novel ingredient: allulose, a substitute that tastes and performs much like the real thing but with a tenth of the calories and none of the cavity-causing, insulin-spiking drawbacks....

The world’s largest food and drink trade show is just weeks away and key trends are emerging. Taking place 5-9 October in Cologne, Anuga will feature more than 7,400 exhibitors from 100 countries. In 2017, the show attracted 165,000 visitors from 198 countries, making...

Fiber might slip from the radar occasionally but always makes a comeback as consumers continue to refine their diets. According to LuAnn Williams, director of innovation at Innova Market Insights, speaking at IFT 2019, although fiber is linked to satiety and weight...

ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS — Consumers increasingly are taking a holistic approach to nutrition, making mental and emotional health as much of a priority as fitness, endurance or avoiding illness. Interest in holistic health cuts across generations. New research from...

Cargill, the agricultural trader and processor, is increasing its exposure to pea protein, investing $75m in Puris, which supplies plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat. The move adds to the $25m investment Cargill made early last year into the largest manufacturers of...

ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS — Consumers increasingly are taking a holistic approach to nutrition, making mental and emotional health as much of a priority as fitness, endurance or avoiding illness. Interest in holistic health cuts across generations. New research from...

But Experts Warn About Potential Danger. Amy Martin’s 3-year-old twins were sick yet again. “We were just getting cold after cold,” she says. Her solution––dietary supplements. After searching online for ideas, she picked up a bottle of elderberry gummies. And she...

Innova Market Insights latest Consumer Survey identifies key characteristics of Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers, with insights into the holistic nutrition approaches that can be tailored to these groups to help boost sales. Highlights of the...

AgFunder News reports: PowerPlant Ventures, a private equity firm dedicated to investing in emerging plant-based food and beverage companies, and backer of some of the leading brands in the category, including Beyond Meat, Ripple Nutrition, and Thrive Market,...

Over half of all US consumers now buy yogurt as a part of their typical grocery basket, based on a brand new report from Innova Market Insights. However, their habits appear to be evolving. Convenience themes foods have gotten increasingly essential, for instance,...

People looking to cut back on sugar may soon start seeing more of a novel ingredient: allulose, a substitute that tastes and performs much like the real thing but with a tenth of the calories and none of the cavity-causing, insulin-spiking drawbacks. Allulose,...

Amy Martin’s 3-year-old twins were sick yet again — and the Anacortes, Wash., mom was fed up. “We were just getting cold after cold,” she says. Her solution: Dietary supplements. She searched online for ideas, then picked up a bottle of elderberry gummies. She wasn’t...

Ancient grains and seeds such as barley, buckwheat, quinoa, chia, sorghum, millet and spelt have the potential to move beyond grain-based items and become innovative and nutritional ingredients in a wide range of foods and beverages, according to Food Business News....

Now more than ever, consumers are making it personal. Thanks to the abundance of health and wellness information available online — and food manufacturers’ efforts to increase ingredient transparency — consumers have the opportunity to make individualized decisions...

NEW YORK — Kosher foods distributor Kayco is planning to acquire the Manischewitz company, according to Jerusalem-based Jewish newspaper Hamodia. The Manischewitz Co. is one of the largest kosher foods companies in the United States and the largest matzo (unleavened...

A lot has changed in terms of trends and technology, but one thing that has remained constant is consumers’ desire for delicious and nutritious food and beverage and that will be the focus of Anuga 2019. This biennial event is a central business and communications...

This year Anuga is celebrating its 100th anniversary. While the first Anuga that took place in Stuttgart in 1919 comprised around 200 German firms, this year, around 7400 exhibitors from 100 countries will be presenting the latest trends and innovations to over...

KANSAS CITY — Surveys continue to show the rising popularity of clean label claims. Food and beverage companies may take several avenues to achieve such claims: no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors; organic; and non-G.M.O. “No preservatives” were the top...

COLOGNE, GERMANY — What is coming, what is staying, and what is new? These questions will be answered at Anuga 2019, the world’s largest food fair that takes place biennially in Cologne. This year’s event, scheduled for Oct. 5-9, marks the 100th anniversary of Anuga...

Chia seeds haven't been widely identified as a superfood in the U.S., perhaps because they've been overshadowed by vegetables like kale. Online search volume in the U.S. indicates chia seeds and other superfoods have been some of the most popular items — attracting...

The idea of ‘personalized nutrition’ is currently generating a significant buzz in the food industry, and innovators are seeking new ways to tackle the many and varied demands of the modern consumer. ‘Today’s consumers are more engaged with their food than ever...

The term “clean labelling”, coined by Innova Market Insights in its 2015 trends listing, is also now becoming mainstream. Clean and clear labels are key concerns for the food and beverage industry, featuring in all Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends forecasts in...

From Men's Health. Something awesome is happening. It’s in the world of macronutrients, but still. Let’s back up a second: In the 1980s and ’90s, nutrition researchers labeled anything that didn’t once have hooves, feet, or fins as an “incomplete” protein that didn’t...

The company’s agroscience expertise and creative business model are revolutionising soy cultivation and commercialisation to deliver a portfolio of tastier, non-GMO (genetically-modified organism) soy with a higher nutritional profile. According to a recent US Soybean...

KIBBUTZ GIVAT BRENNER, Israel , July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Seed-breeding specialist start-up Equinom Ltd. is transforming the soy industry from an idling commodity to a value-added "breed-for-purpose" market. The company's agroscience expertise and creative...

The search for something new, different and exciting is leading flavor developments in food and beverage, supported by an ongoing interest in natural, clean label and healthier options, according to a report released by Innova Market Insights, The Netherlands. Here...

ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS —Flavor development is being led by the search for something new, different and exciting, according to a new report from Innova Market Insights. This journey of exploration is fueled by ongoing interest in healthy, natural and clean label...

ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS —Flavor development is being led by the search for something new, different and exciting, according to a new report from Innova Market Insights. This journey of exploration is fueled by ongoing interest in healthy, natural and clean label...

Meal planning at the Woodson home in Temecula, Calif., is a juggle of different carbs. Ronnie Woodson, 49, is a sales executive and mother of two who is on a low-carb diet. Her 12-year-old daughter, Mallory, will eat carbs, but not those that contain gluten, a type of...

Tea may no longer be the lesser cousin to coffee. Social media is slowly increasing the appeal of the aromatic beverage as more people look for a healthier, caffeine-free drink to enjoy. According to a recent Innova Market Insights consumer study, one in 10 consumers...

CHICAGO — Born in the lab and proven in the field. That is the narrative behind the world’s first official sports drink. The story goes that a University of Florida assistant football coach was concerned players were losing weight and experiencing extreme fatigue...

Innova Market Insights’ latest research highlights some of the top flavour trends most likely to impact both the food and beverage industries over the coming year and beyond. The search for something new, different and exciting is leading flavour developments in food...

Sheila Amiri says she never cared for jerky. But the Huntington Beach, Calif., account executive recently found herself ordering $75 worth of it online after sampling her sister’s stash while on vacation. “I immediately fell in love,” says Ms. Amiri, 44, adding that...

The search for something new, different, and exciting is leading flavour developments in food and beverage, supported by an ongoing interest in natural, clean label and healthier options. ‘New Discoveries’ emerges as the leader in Innova Market Insights’ Top Flavour...

A desire among consumers for new and exciting experiences is leading flavour developments in the food and beverage landscape. Innova Market Insights’ Top Flavour Trends for 2019 highlights “New Discoveries” as the number one food trend this year. Two out of three US...

A hunger for novel, exciting tastes is leading flavour developments in food and beverage alongside the overall interest in natural, clean label and healthier options. It’s an ongoing trend that can be easily seen in Innova Market Insights’ ‘Top Flavour Trends for...

With rising affluence and a young population with evolving dietary habits, the Mena region has shown continued growth and appetite for dairy, confectionery and bakery applications. The region will account for as much as 24% of world dairy imports in 2027. Exports of...

With rising affluence and a young population with evolving dietary habits, the Mena region has proven continued progress and appetite for dairy, confectionery, and bakery applications. The area will account for as a lot as 24% of world dairy imports in 2027. Exports...

The search for something new, different and exciting is leading flavor developments in food and beverage, supported by ongoing interest in natural, clean label and healthier options. ‘New Discoveries’ emerges as the leader in Innova Market Insights’ Top Flavor Trends...

The search for something new, different and exciting is leading flavor developments in food and beverage, supported by ongoing interest in natural, clean label and healthier options. ‘New Discoveries’ emerges as the leader in Innova Market Insights’ Top Flavor Trends...

"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." In a presentation to the Centers for Disease Control in 2009, the influential food writer Michael Pollan followed those seven words of advice with “7 Rules for Eating.” Rule No. 2, “Don’t eat anything with more than five...

In the past four years, the average annual growth in food and beverages with a snacking claim has climbed 14%, according to a new study. For most consumers, snacking is a part of daily life and always has been, according to Innova Market Insights. What’s changing,...

Brazi Bites, which launched in 2010, racked up early success with its cheese bread snacks. Their original snacks are also gluten-free since they're made with tapioca flour. With increased interest in gluten-free and the convenience of having frozen, ready-to-bake...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. , June 24, 2019 /CNW/ -- With National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month in full swing, Eat Smart is giving veggie lovers another reason to celebrate with the launch of its new Eat Smart Vineyard Collection. Available on shelves across North America...

Latin American entrees are gaining traction in retailers’ chilled and frozen sections, but frozen snacking represents the next untapped frontier for Latin flavors and cuisine, according to Brazi Bites, which has just launched a new line of empanadas. "The product...

Functional foods and beverages are a popular delivery format for nutricosmetic ingredients these days. According to Innova Market Insights, the number of foods and beverages positioned toward skin health has seen 15% average annual growth globally between 2014 and...

HCM CITY — Asian consumers are increasingly adventurous about exploring and experiencing new foods and beverages, according to the Vietnamese High Quality Products Business Association. Speaking at a seminar titled "Export experience, Asian and world market trends" in...

As snacking occasions abound, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has committed to promoting the sustainability and usefulness of the world’s favorite nut. BakeryandSnacks spoke to two of theh Board's key team members at the International Food Technologists' annual...

Murray River Organics (MRG) has announced “the strengthening of its China export strategy”, following a new partnership deal expected to be worth more than $6.5 million in sales over the next three years. As part of the Taking Sunraysia to Asia program, MRG has been...

NETANYA, Israel: The Mushroom Benefit Ltd. startup rolls out its innovative line of Cuisine Bags set to redefine the soups, stock, and sauces retail market. Each mesh sachet (about twice the size of a tea bag) contains a unique blend of exotic mushrooms and natural...

The legacy sugar brand is looking to address today's consumer trends by introducing a baking option with less processing but the same performance and taste as granulated white sugar. It's likely the new golden sugar and its signature white sugar are similar in other...

The growing awareness about health and environment among consumers is boosting the market for organic products across the world. In addition, the trend towards ‘cleaner’ eating habits is influencing a broader range of consumers. Organic products are marketed as...

NEW ORLEANS — Fiber has made a comeback, said Lu Ann Williams, director of innovation of Innova Market Insights. Previously linked to satiety and weight management, fiber is now seen as a key to a healthy gut microbiome. Forty-four per cent of U.S. consumers say they...

The consumers’ growing awareness for health and the environment is boosting the market for organic products worldwide. In addition, the trend towards “cleaner” eating habits is influencing even broader strata of the consumers. Organic products are marketed as healthy,...

ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS —Reducing or replacing sugar has become a major dietary target for consumers, a trend driven largely by baby boomers (born between 1946-1964.) Innova Market Insights research shows that half of the demographic has been limiting their sugar...

Half of Baby Boomers are cutting back on sugar or buying products that contain less of it. That’s the recent finding from Innova Market Insights which also discovered two in five of that generation are trying to eat fewer sweet snacks. The shifting preferences of a...

NEW ORLEANS — The time, effort, design and research and development that go into developing new food products mean one thing: Manufacturers can't rely on only knowing what consumers want today. "The future is really getting to a place of knowing what they want before...

Mars Food has closed the application process for its Seeds of Change accelerator by May 31, 2019, and it will soon start reviewing all applicants to eventually bring 12 start-ups to a pitch competition in Chicago on July 19 before choosing the final six companies to...

Older Americans are actively seeking to reduce their sugar consumption, according to a study from research group Innova Market Insights. The study found that 50% of baby boomers, the generation born 1946-1964, has cut their sugar intake, while two in five buy reduced...

Two new speakers have been added to Food Manufacture’s free webinar on healthy snacking trends, which takes place next month. Seizing on healthy snacks: what's driving consumer choice?, in association with the Almond Board of Calfornia, will unpick the forces behind...

Half of U.S. baby boomers are limiting sugar consumption or buying more products with reduced sugar content because of health concerns, according to new research from Innova Market Insights. About 40% of people in the demographic born between 1946 and 1964 are...

CHICAGO — “Can you last five minutes?” That is the challenge issued by Flamethrower Candy Co., St. Louis, the maker of The Toe of Satan lollipop. The product contains nine million Scoville units. To put it in perspective, that is roughly 900 times hotter than a...

Half of U.S. Baby Boomers are reducing their sugar intake, research from Innova Market Insights reveals. As sugar becomes more central to the obesity debate, its reduction is becoming a major dietary target for many consumers, including Baby Boomers, born between 1946...

New Orleans, LA—The Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964) is driving the sugar replacement market, according to Innova Market Insights. A press release on this research says that Innova has found that 1 in 2 U.S. Boomers have been reducing their sugar intake or...

What consumers want from their healthy snacks is to be the focus of Food Manufacture’s latest free webinar, taking place next month.

One in two US baby boomers (generally classified as individuals born between 1946 and 1964) say sugar reduction is a primary dietary concern, driving sales and consumer interest in low- to no-sugar sugar products, according to Innova Market Insights research. Innova...

Research by Innova Markets Insights has shown that those in the Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964) are those most looking to reduce their sugar consumption. 1 in 2 US Boomers have been reducing their sugar intake or buying more reduced sugar products, while 2 in...

KANSAS CITY — Something is growing on consumers, and it’s cause for concern as well as innovation among today’s meat and poultry companies. The buzz about plant-based proteins has been building to a crescendo over the past few years and is impacting R.&D. and...

NEW ORLEANS, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As sugar becomes more central to the obesity debate, its reduction is becoming a major dietary target for many consumers. This is manifesting itself most in the Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964). Innova Market Insights...

The 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo began Tuesday, May 21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The expo, May 21-23, features about 450 candy exhibitors and 350 snack exhibitors, 2,000 new product launches and more than 25 learning sessions. More than 15,000 industry professionals...

When it comes to food trends, it often turns out that what’s old is new and what’s new is old. In this case, about 6,000 years old. While the origin of malt can be traced back to early Egyptians, the full health value of this “forgotten ingredient” is often overlooked...

Seoul Food 2019, Korea's largest annual international food exhibition, opened on Tuesday, with more than 15-hundred food and drink vendors from over 40 countries showcasing their latest products. "We have a record 3-thousand booths at the 37th Seoul Food Exhibition....

In 1977 Slim-Fast launched in stores, Chuck E. Cheese opened its doors, and Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran was introduced to consumers. Most Americans, let’s say, were not as culinarily adventurous as they are today. Meanwhile, in suburban New Jersey, Bhagwati Amin...

Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) is adding to its best-selling Five Star Bar line with an almond variation, which it will debut at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago. The New England chocolatier based out of Burlington VT, says 'this new bar is the ultimate...

The joint health category is a healthy balance of old and new, continuing to evolve while also maintaining sales of ingredients such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, which have long had a good reputation in the dietary supplement industry. According to SPINS,...