Discovering the Adventurous Consumer

Flavors are more than ever at the center of new product innovation as ethnic flavors continue to expand globally. Meanwhile, storytelling is key to engaging with consumers. Health is top-of-mind for consumers while wellness flavors such as botanicals continue to thrive. At the same time, indulgence remains a... Read More

Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), a Dutch supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has made moves to reduce levels of 3-monochloropropanediol esters (3-MCPDe) in its oils portfolio. This comes ahead of expected European legislation that will impose limits on the potential compound within its... Read More

According to a recent Innova Market Insights survey*, nearly nine in ten consumers around the world expect companies to invest in sustainability. CP Kelco has implemented a Triple Bottom Line sustainability strategy to align its values with its customers, suppliers, employees and stakeholders. In this... Read More

A healthy brain is one that has the ability to remember, concentrate and maintain a clear and active mind. Increasingly, it’s not just the senior population who are concerned with optimizing such functions, but also younger consumers who are managing careers, families and social lives while striving to... Read More

Fermented foods have appeared on countless food and nutrition trends lists this year, seemingly rocketing to a top industry priority in a very short period of time. We’re seeing the word ‘fermented’ find its way into all aspects of food and beverages, not just cultured foods or probiotics. When a trend grows... Read More

The influence of Innova’s Top Ten Trends for 2020 is clearly apparent in the dairy category, which is facing key challenges in remaining viable. Meanwhile, consumer tastes are ever-changing and interest in the origin of dairy products remains strong. In this webinar, Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation... Read More

Major themes of health, sustainability and consumers' appetite for adventure are driving NPD in the snacking space. Consumers increasingly seek out craveable textures in food and beverages, which makes for a heightened sensory experience while elevating indulgent sensations. For the full webinar covering the... Read More

The aging population is the fastest growing segment of society. Increasingly longer lifespans mean many of us will be elderly for longer than being middle-aged or a child. As longer life brings great opportunities, it also brings great challenges. The aging process is different for everyone, while nutrition... Read More

Human breast milk is considered the gold standard in infant nutrition, but breast milk substitutes are needed in certain situations. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the market has demanded high quality infant formula that provides newborns with the protective effects of breast milk. Therefore,... Read More

As sugar becomes more central to the obesity debate, its reduction is becoming a major dietary target for many consumers. Two in five US consumers use sweeteners because they enjoy sweet things but want to reduce the calories.Lu Ann Williams will highlight the key trends in sugar reduction, substitution, and... Read More

Innova Market Insights releases its Top Ten Trends for 2020, using its ongoing analyses of global developments in food and drink launch activity to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and drinks industry over the coming year and beyond. In addition to the Top Ten Trends identified for 2020,... Read More

It has been established that protein supplementation increases gains in muscle mass and strength during a prolonged resistance training program. But is protein supplementation during an endurance training program also beneficial?During this webinar FrieslandCampina discusses whether protein supplementation... Read More

This webinar covers the pasting and gelation behaviors of starch and flour ingredients from different pulse crops (e.g., pea and lentil) provide new insights into high cooking temperatures which is meaningful for the utilization of pulse-based ingredients under high-temperature processing conditions, such as... Read More

Plant-based proteins have the market buzzing, with food and beverage innovations arriving frequently on store shelves. But formulating beverages with alternative protein sources—whether soy, almond, oat, pea or rice – can present challenges, especially in meeting consumers’ expectations for taste, texture... Read More

Gen Z’s are seeking physical improvement. Protein rich and adventurous products and flavors are key in connecting with these consumers. Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional well-being is thriving and generational lenses on health can help you find new opportunities.Innova Market Insights’... Read More

Consumers are often unaware of the energy density of the foods they consume, making them vulnerable to excess calorie consumption.  As a result, initiatives to reduce the number of calories in foods and beverages are emerging globally, either voluntarily or government-led. Watch this webinar to learn how... Read More

Consumers are moving out of their comfort zones to explore bolder flavors and multisensory food experiences. Brands are responding by creating more engaging experiences, drawing on aspects like sensory delivery, storytelling and tastes from other cultures.