Ancient Grains innovation
Apr 2017
ABSTRACT
The use of ancient grains boomed in 2016, featuring +11.6% from 2015 to 2016. The leading category for tracked launches globally in 2016 was bakery (30%). The top ancient grains used in all food & beverages launches tracked were quinoa (31%), chia (23%) and buckwheat (22%) . The most featured... More 
TOP 3 SUB-CATEGORIES
- Breakfast Cereals
- Bread & Bread Products
- Other Meal Components
TRENDING
TRENDING
UP
UP
Global
REGION
ANALYZED
ANALYZED
+11.6%
2016 VS 2015
INGREDIENTS ANALYZED
Food & beverage launches only;
Quinoa
Quinoa
KEY TAKEOUTS
GROWTH/DECLINE IN TRACKED PRODUCT LAUNCHES
+11.6% (2016 vs 2015)
TOP COMPANY
Kellogg
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Quinoa
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2016 vs 2015
+11.6% (2016 vs 2015)
TOP COMPANY
Kellogg
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Quinoa
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2016 vs 2015
Source: Innova Market Insights
Previous Ingredient Analysis on FoodIngredientsFirst.com
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Fiber fortification innovation
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