Alternative Proteins innovation
Jun 2020
ABSTRACT
The use of alternative proteins in food & beverage launches has increased globally, featuring a +1.9% year-over-year growth when comparing 2019 and 2018 launches. In 2019, the top categories of global product launches tracked with alternative proteins were Bakery (27%), Meat, Fish & Eggs (15%) and... More 
TOP 3 SUB-CATEGORIES
- Bread & Bread products
- Cakes - Pastries & Sweet Goods
- Sweet Biscuits/Cookies
TRENDING
TRENDING
UP
UP
Global
REGION
ANALYZED
ANALYZED
+1.9%
2019 VS 2018
INGREDIENTS ANALYZED
Food & beverage launches only;
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
KEY TAKEOUTS
GROWTH/DECLINE IN TRACKED PRODUCT LAUNCHES
+1.9% (2019 vs 2018)
TOP COMPANY
Nestlé
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Wheat gluten
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2019 vs 2018
+1.9% (2019 vs 2018)
TOP COMPANY
Nestlé
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Wheat gluten
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2019 vs 2018
Source: Innova Market Insights
Previous Ingredient Analysis on FoodIngredientsFirst.com
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