Items Tagged with 'food texture'

New product introductions deliver fun twists on taste and texture—and still others offer dietary health benefits for those still wanting familiar comfort.

From the refrigerated case to the freezer, dairy processors old and new, big and small are addressing every on-trend aspect of dietary needs, better-for-you functional health, global flavors and snacking.

Tate & Lyle formed The Natural Sweetener Alliance last fall with with Manus, a bioalternatives scale-up company.

Chocolate confection processors faced skyrocketing 2024 cocoa prices following intense rain and severe drought conditions in West Africa’s cacao growing regions. Not surprisingly, confectionery innovation was flat in 2024, with double-digit declines in new product introductions.

The bakery category is heating up with innovative new products, from bold-flavored crackers and snackable sweets to artisan breads and convenient baking mixes. These latest launches cater to evolving consumer preferences, offering everything from upcycled ingredients and global inspirations to easy, time-saving solutions.

Consumers increasingly are seeking plant-based alternatives to satisfy their taste preferences and desires to reduce their reliance on animal-derived products. In order for product makers to successfully fulfill these consumer demands, achieving authentic flavor profiles that evoke the essence of traditional protein has become both an art and a science.

Crafted with organic nuts, seeds, and grains for a satisfying crunch and flavor, the Snack Bites can be enjoyed on their own, or make for an addition to salads, parfaits, and soups. 

The proprietary report, “The Future of Mouthfeel,” provides exclusive trends and insights, and highlights key opportunities for brands and manufacturers. Its publication marks another major milestone in Tate & Lyle’s Mastering the Marvel of Mouthfeel™ campaign, launched earlier this year, which showcases the business’ global capabilities in texture and mouthfeel. 

This new formula adheres to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) guidelines, ensuring precise thickness for those with swallowing difficulties. 

"We're so excited to bring a flavor that is loved by so many to our Blue Diamond snack portfolio," said Maya Erwin, vice president, Marketing & Innovation, Blue Diamond Growers. "We’re always looking for new ways to incorporate trending flavors into our products, and with Ranch, we hope our customers feel inspired to take their taste buds to a new level of deliciousness.”