The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel searched the show floor for the year's hottest trends
February 26, 2020
The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel reviewed 80,000 specialty food and beverage products to select a robust group of products and companies representing eight notable trends in the specialty food and beverage industry.
Combining gluten-free grains with flavor-packed vegetables, seeds, and spices, these flavorful rice blends will feature three custom flavors; Ancient Grains & Seed Blend, Cilantro Lime Rice Blend, and Saffron Rice Blend.
According to a 2019 Innova Consumer Survey, 63% of global consumers are increasingly trying to incorporate plant ingredients in the diet. Not surprisingly, sauce, dressing and spread manufacturers have been finding creative ways to address the trend as well.
Dairy foods and beverages are facing challenges that include competition from plant-based dairy wannabes, global trade obstacles and more. But the odds are in dairy’s favor as processors home in on consumers’ evolving wants and needs.
Hydrosol helps formulators create the next generation of plant-based foods—without soy or wheat
February 14, 2020
Allergen- and soy-free stabilizing and texturing systems based on potato and pea protein can be used to make a wide range of products, from cold cuts to salami to bacon.
New facility will be dedicated to plant-based foods
February 14, 2020
The new facility, located at Givaudan Woodlands site, will be jointly run by the two companies, bringing together a pilot plant featuring Bühler extrusion and processing equipment and a kitchen and flavor laboratory by Givaudan.