As consumers evolve and become increasingly health, social, and environmentally conscious, the pressure on makers to provide natural, eco-friendly, sustainable, and less processed products is growing. Consumers are demanding change. They expect their food, beverages, household, and personal care items to contain fewer, preferably zero, harmful additives, chemicals, dyes, flavors, and fragrances. Clean labels […]
With economic uncertainty, housing costs and inflation a continued concern, consumers are becoming increasingly cost-conscious. Streamlining budgets and reallocating spend to essentials is a notable trend. Saving is at a ten-year low, with rates of less than 5%. This financial pressure affects consumer spending behavior, with Deloitte’s financial August 2024 well-being index dropping to 99.3. […]
In the current world of grab-and-go, growing your own food seems like a lot more trouble than it’s even worth. Why, then, have so many restaurants returned to this tradition? For instance, NYC’s double Michelin Star holder, Blue Hill, sources fresh ingredients from its farm upstate. Other award-winning restaurateurs who don’t happen to own farms […]
As far as product launches go, there have been more alcohol-free (and some low-alcohol) drinks than alcoholic ones in the past five years. At least, according to Innova Market Research says. Their most recent trends report confirms something we’ve been onto for a while now: the sober-curious movement is taking off. Mocktails, once a sidelined […]
The kosher market is a US $12.5 billion industry with 11.4 thousand kosher product producers serving 12.4 million kosher and 35 million non-Jewish customers annually1. At the same time, kosher certification is essential for kosher food and beverage makers. Selling products to Jewish and other kosher-preference consumers is impossible without a trusted guarantee of approved […]
Essential oils are plant extracts from flowers, fruits, leaves, stems, roots, or bark. The oils comprise the botanical’s active compounds and fragrance—the “essence” of the plant. The highly concentrated oils are used in aromatherapy, topical formulations, and various scented products. Some of the most well-known oils are rose, sweet almond, lavender, peppermint, tea tree, […]
Vanilla flavor, or vanilla fragrance – the pod has no taste – is a beloved food, beverage, and fragrance ingredient. From cakes and ice-creams to smoothies, coffee and soft drinks, vanilla is a familiar and delicately tasty favorite. It’s also an exciting ingredient for innovative cocktails, mocktails, and craft beverages. Vanilla extract imparts a […]
Convenience foods are an accepted part of daily life in the United States. The 2024 market revenue is estimated at US$51.30 billion – an average of 17.2kg in volume per person – and is predicted to increase by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.36% into 20291. The segment’s status and growth are […]
The natural appeal and exotic notes of floral and botanicals are not going unnoticed. Product launches, from biscuits to yogurts and drinks to snacks, are being released at an increasing rate. According to Innova Market Insights, products that contain floral flavors have grown by 5.6% in the last five years. Furthermore, 57% of consumers now […]
Would M&Ms taste the same if they were gray? Science says no. The color of your food is much more important than you think. Since the beginning, people have used color to distinguish between fresh and spoiled food. In nature, the color of fruits and vegetables directly contributes to their flavor. While the same is […]
