Nuts & seeds innovation
Apr 2019
ABSTRACT
The use of nuts & seeds in food & beverage launches has increased globally, featuring a +7% year-over-year growth when comparing 2018 and 2017 launches. In 2018, the top categories of global product launches tracked with nuts & seeds were bakery (19%), snacks (19%) and confectionery (17%), with... More 
TOP 3 SUB-CATEGORIES
- Snack Nuts & Seeds
- Sweet Biscuits/Cookies
- Cereal & Energy Bars
TRENDING
TRENDING
UP
UP
Global
REGION
ANALYZED
ANALYZED
+7%
2018 VS 2017
INGREDIENTS ANALYZED
Food & beverage launches only;
Almond
Almond
KEY TAKEOUTS
GROWTH/DECLINE IN TRACKED PRODUCT LAUNCHES
+7% (2018 vs 2017)
TOP COMPANY
Lidl
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery and Snacks
TOP INGREDIENTS
Almond
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2018 vs 2017
+7% (2018 vs 2017)
TOP COMPANY
Lidl
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery and Snacks
TOP INGREDIENTS
Almond
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2018 vs 2017
Source: Innova Market Insights
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