“Navigating the Clean Label Trend: The Challenges and Strategies of Reformulating Baking Products”

Reformulating baking mixes and frozen baked goods is neither simple nor inexpensive, regardless of whether ingredients are being removed or added. The introduction of artificial flavors and colors served specific purposes, but General Mills has recognized compelling reasons to eliminate them, with the growing consumer demand for healthier options likely at the forefront. It’s evident … Read more

“The Coconut Craze: Rising Demand and Market Dynamics of Coconut Products”

Pret A Manger reportedly sells 6,000 servings of its coconut porridge daily, attributing its revenue and earnings growth in 2016 to this item and the rising popularity of vegetarian foods. The demand for coconut-based products—ranging from snacks, flour, and oil to beverages—has surged, with Fairfood, a Dutch nonprofit organization, noting that approximately one in every … Read more

“Exploring Flavor Trends: From Classic Favorites to Adventurous Innovations in Food and Beverages”

Comax isn’t taking significant risks with most of these collections. Many of these flavors—salted caramel, cookie dough, maple, turmeric, honey lavender, and rosé—have been appearing this year or even earlier in various products like ice cream, water, rice, candy, and wine. Salted caramel appears to have enduring popularity, as consumers favor savory foods and sticky-sweet … Read more

“Hampton Creek Launches Just Scramble: A Sustainable Vegan Egg Alternative Amid Rising Plant-Based Trends”

Hampton Creek has spent years developing a vegan egg alternative aimed at consumers, and with its official launch, the company, previously renowned for its vegan condiments and cookies, has successfully entered this market. The impending launch of the egg substitute was no secret, especially after the mung bean ingredient essential to the product received Generally … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Ferrous Fumarate and Other Iron Supplements: A Comprehensive Guide to Iron Absorption and the Role of Multivitamins and Liquid Forms

What is the difference between ferrous fumarate and other iron supplements like ferrous gluconate, iron bisglycinate, ferrous sulfate, and iron polymaltose? Additionally, how does the presence of multivitamins and minerals, as well as liquid forms of ferrous gluconate, play a role in iron supplementation? When considering iron supplements, it’s essential to understand their variations. Ferrous … Read more

“Hain Celestial’s Strategic Acquisition of Maple Syrup Producer: A Timely Move Towards Healthier Sweetener Alternatives”

Acquiring a maple syrup and natural sweeteners manufacturer appears to be a strategic and timely decision for Hain Celestial. Clarks’ products complement the existing brands under this organic and natural foods company, making them a fitting addition. As consumers increasingly seek to lower their sugar intake, natural sweeteners—such as maple syrup, honey, plant-derived sweeteners like … Read more

Title: “Navigating the Shift: Alcohol and Tobacco Industries Embrace Cannabis Collaboration Amid Market Changes”

Malandrakis and Shane MacGuill, the head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, informed webinar attendees that the global markets for alcohol and tobacco are losing market share to cannabis and other competing products. These new products are actively seeking innovative strategies to thrive in a challenging, yet potentially profitable, landscape. “Alcohol distributors recognize the inevitability … Read more

“Rising Consumer Focus on Gut Health Drives Innovation in Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food and Beverage Industry”

Consumers are increasingly focused on their gut health, prompting food and beverage manufacturers to incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into their products. This shift has generated demand for value-added options that enhance consumer microbiomes. The human microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria and other microbes, outnumbers other cells in the body and is believed to … Read more