Brands tap consumer demand with RTD formats, high-protein snacks, comfort foods and better-for-you indulgences
November 3, 2025
As consumers seek protein for energy, satiety, muscle support and everyday wellness, manufacturers are responding with formats that fit every lifestyle, daypart and craving.
Plant-based formulation starts with the right foundation, and nut and seed milks are delivering both function and flavor across categories. This infographic breaks down today’s leading options to help product developers choose the best base for their next innovations.
Designed to reduce fraud and protect the integrity of the USDA Organic label, the rule expands who must be certified, tightens documentation requirements and increases oversight of imported organic ingredients.
As the plant-based category continues an explosive growth trajectory, the number of ingredients commonly used in plant-based formulations has multiplied and diversified. Product developers apply innovative techniques to balance ingredients in formulations, and have generated a staggering amount of product introductions to the space. However, the nuanced use of specialized ingredients places further demand on R&D professionals to maintain awareness of discoveries in ingredient technology.
Discover why the natural sweetener allulose is finding increasing favor among food and beverage makers to meet consumer demands for sucrose-like flavor and performance but with less of a caloric impact.