Bakery sales boost pea protein market
Pea protein ingredient sales are poised to reach a total of USD 1.25 Bn in 2021, according to an estimate made by Future Market Insight (FMI). Sales in the bakery sector are expected to reach USD 341.1 Mn.
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AAK launches clean-label, plant-based fats
AAK introduces a range of fats for chocolate and confectionery applications that use premium caramel, AKOMEL™. It is a portfolio of clean-label and plant-based fats obtained from sustainable sources, which are also available in non-hydrogenated, non-trans and low-saturated fat options.
Euromonitor: Health is on the menu
In the last five years, organic and free-from gluten sweet biscuits have seen the biggest growth in Western Europe. Consumers look for more reduced sugar and on-the-go snacks. This trend is very similar in the savory biscuits category, as consumers are seeking healthier alternatives.
Free-from innovation for taste
Many bakeries use other cereals and pseudo-cereals such as amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat, looking to add new sensory experiences to their range.
Salt reduction in bread using choline chloride
Lowering dietary sodium chloride levels is a priority worldwide, but its vital role in bread’s quality should not be overlooked when lowering and replacing its levels.
Functional ingredients: What’s next?
Consumers increasingly favor better-for-you products and their additional spare time at home has changed the way they handle eating occasions.
Muesli on the go
With muesli bread, backaldrin has brought the muesli theme into the bread sector and is responding to the growing number of consumers who want to eat more healthily.
Bio Breadness: A good step forward
Premium bakery products are the business segment of the organic wholesale bakery Bio Breadness. For 2021, the Pandriks Group, to which the German subsidiary belongs, expects total sales of EUR 80m.
The plant-based life
The plant-based trend is growing from a flavor-of-the-moment favorite into a sustainable, long-term trend. Opportunities in baking are ripe for the picking, as long as technical formulation challenges are weeded out.
“Western Europe is a strong market for ancient grains”
What does the market for ancient grains look like? An interview with Ralph Seibold, Managing Director of SchapfenMühle GmbH & Co KG.
