28 Oct 2019 --- Texture enhances any food experience and continues to be a prominent feature in food and beverage innovation globally. Overall, texture trends fit directly into the three mega consumer-driven trends: the demand for plant-based foods, the desire for clean label, and sugar reduction. As these demands continue to grow, the need to formulate with texture becomes increasingly critical to manufacturers because ingredients must deliver texture experiences consumers know and love. FoodIngredientsFirst takes a closer look at the way texture is shaping the food and beverage space.