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.
Puratos announced the three main trends for the patisserie segment in 2024, identified by its Taste Tomorrow trend research. The study is based on a global survey of 20,000 consumers in 50 countries, along with the latest AI-powered online data analysis.
Puratos announced the Taste Tomorrow trends for 2024 in bakery. Sourdough is among the year’s most wanted. According to the trend forecast, the hottest three trends shaping the bakery industry in 2024 are:
