Spice – literal and figurative – is being added to a wide range of more everyday foods, for added excitement, according the the 2024 Global Taste Charts published by Kerry.
Consumers across Europe are concerned about the impact of ultra-processed foods on their health. Yet, a lack of awareness, understanding and means are preventing people from making informed, healthy choices, according to a new pan-European study from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory.
The cost of making a basic pancake has risen by 3% over the course of the last 12 months. These prices form part of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that measures inflation in Ireland.
Wheat and energy prices have eased, and consumers have taken higher pricing, which has supported COGS and restored margins. But equally important is that the industry has learned its lessons.
T. Hasegawa USA named ube as the 2024 Flavor of the Year. The research finds that ube, a bright purple tuberous root from the Philippines known for its bright purple hue and distinctive earthy, nutty and sweet flavor profile, is becoming a mainstream ingredient in the US.
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Tate & Lyle research highlights that almost half of young people (45%) in the UK and Europe are buying bakery products every day as it becomes an increasingly important part of their diets. The study found that one-third of people over 34 are also buying baked goods daily.
Consumers have accepted the inevitability of uncertainty and have adopted a day-to-day focus, striving to protect their physical and emotional wellness, research by FMCG Gururs finds.
The global clean-label ingredients market is projected to reach USD 80.69 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a study published by Meticulous Research. Growing consumer preferences for organic and natural ingredients, increasing focus on health and wellness, growing health concerns associated with artificial ingredients, growing consumer demand for clean label meat alternatives, and rise of E-commerce and online grocery shopping are some of the factors driving the growth of the clean label ingredients market.
Food trends are one of the four focus topics at the trade fair in October, along with artisan bakery, digitalization and sustainability. Karin Tischer, the founder of food & more, highlighted the trends that are emerging around the world, which are reflected at the iba.FOOD TRENDS TOURS. Four food trends have emerged in 2023, the researcher highlights: digitization, health orientation with indulgence, Food & Beverage trend booster, as well as sustainability.