special reports

06 Feb 2023 --- Major ingredients suppliers are expecting a wave of innovation in the supplements industry in the next five years, spurred by new digital technologies, emerging market opportunities,... Read More

01 Feb 2023 --- Healthy indulgence is pushing the boundaries in chocolate innovation as consumer preferences for health and wellness reign supreme. Chocolate cravings remain as strong as ever, so... Read More

25 Jan 2023 --- As plant-based transitions from transformative to mainstream food, companies keep innovating and expanding their ranges. To satisfy the growing consumer demand for vegetarian... Read More

18 Jan 2023 --- Consumers are gravitating toward sweeteners they consider to be “closer to nature” from simple, recognizable sources. The levies and taxes being imposed in various markets... Read More

11 Jan 2023 --- The color space has experienced a shift away from a one-size-fits-all approach. Color is being used to represent identity while social media drives innovation as consumers want... Read More

04 Jan 2023 --- From farm to table, consumers want to know where their food comes from, who made it and what ingredients are included. This heightened consumer focus correlates to the broader push... Read More

23 Dec 2022 --- The Russian invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines this year, immediately impacting food supply chains and escalating problems with wheat, oil and other commodity supplies throughout... Read More

21 Dec 2022 --- As advent calendars show that we are edging closer to Christmas, F&B brands unveil what trends are adorning this year´s gatherings. FoodIngredientsFirst examines some of the... Read More

14 Dec 2022 --- Faced with a myriad of intertwined trends, preferences and macro influences, food brands will need to be flexible, forward-thinking, agile and fast-moving to continue to advance in... Read More

07 Dec 2022 --- The F&B industry continues to search for a variety of colors that are derived from natural sources and can remain stable throughout various formulation conditions. Notably, shades... Read More