28 Oct 2021 --- Consumers are increasingly concerned about their health and what they eat and this focus is expected to remain for the years ahead, bolstered by the changes caused by the onset of COVID-19. That is according to... Read More

26 Oct 2021 --- FrieslandCampina has released its fourth annual Trend Report. The company illustrates the observed shifts in global eating toward luxury food experiences, mindful consumption and products that help make healthier... Read More

26 Oct 2021 --- Symrise has recorded “excellent organic sales growth” of 8.3% in its third quarter results, and the company has once again raised its sales forecast for 2021. The German flavor house reports that... Read More

25 Oct 2021 --- Consumers understand that fibers are good for them as they increasingly make better food choices. However, higher prices of fruits and vegetables and the convenience of processed food remain obstacles.... Read More

14 Oct 2021 --- The drinks category is brimming with trend-driven launches including flavorful, energizing and better-for-you beverages. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to disruptive fizzy beverage... Read More

18 Oct 2021 --- Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, fruit and vegetable supplier SVZ observed record-high price increases – particularly on the red fruits category – in light of crop shortages. Demand has notably picked up on produce high in antioxidants, which are often marketed with an immunity positioning, particularly in Asian markets where consumers are most attentive to this claim.

01 Sep 2021 --- Comax Flavors recently released primary research on consumers’ behavior, usage, and attitudes toward sweet baked goods. Among the findings, Comax found that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the desire for sweet baked goods. Catherine Armstrong, vice president of corporate communications, discusses the company’s findings and highlights how changes made during the pandemic could be here to stay.

11 May 2021 --- Fedima is the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionary and Patisserie Industries, and is a representative body of the industry. Johan Sanders, President of Fedima, offers in-depth insight into how the pandemic has impacted the bakery industry value chain, and what the industry must do to ensure it remains agile and innovative in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

06 Apr 2021 --- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place unprecedented attention on food production, consumers are paying more attention to ingredients. Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) highlights how breads and flours are having a moment amid the pandemic. Christine Cochran, executive director at GFF, shares her insights on the home-baking trend and how grain ingredients have moved further into the spotlight.

07 Dec 2020 --- The color red is set to shake up the food and beverage industry in 2021, thanks to its ability to spark powerful emotions. That is according to GNT, which recently launched its Love Color Campaign for the coming year. GNT believes red can connect with this desire for discovery and help signal the start of a new era following the events of 2020. Maartje Hendrickx, market development manager, shares some insights on how the pandemic has impacted colors in F&B.

20 Jul 2021 --- The ongoing trend toward proactively managing health and well-being has been brought into sharper focus by COVID-19. As consumers embrace healthier ways of living, the opportunities for the food and beverage market to support improved nutrition are growing. Lu Ann Williams, Innova Market Insights’ global insights director, presents the developments and opportunities in the realm of functional nutrition.

17 Nov 2020 --- Global consumers are getting more health-conscious. Recent studies show that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this trend. Consumers want to know what ingredients they contain, how farmers grow raw materials, and how it impacts the planet. This growing awareness of trust and traceability relates to the food chain and has resulted in an increased demand for natural food solutions. The webinar from Symrise addresses these needs relating to taste solutions in the F&B landscape.

10 Nov 2020 --- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on consumer behavior and trends. Lockdowns, social distancing and a heightened focus on hygiene are now an integral part of our new reality. The outcome of these changes will define consumer behavior in the near future – and potentially for some time to come. In this webinar, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors will guide you through this new reality with exciting opportunities for innovating with color.

29 Jul 2020 --- Looking ahead to the years after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health. This could open doors for more products with a specific focus on immune health rather than those with multiple health messages of which immunity is simply one of many.