17 May 2021 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, FoodIngredientsFirst is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this news feed for the... Read More

10 May 2021 --- Chocolate remains the top snack of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 90 percent of US consumers purchasing some form of chocolate candy within the last three months. Flavorchem, a US-based supplier of... Read More

05 May 2021 --- Following shareholder pressure, Tesco has pledged to boost sales of healthy foods between now and 2025 with a major new reformulation program. Hailed as a landmark victory for shareholder activism on health... Read More

03 May 2021 --- The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted most F&B industries, and the flavors sector is no different. During challenging times, consumers seek security through food experiences and opt for comforting and nostalgic... Read More

29 Apr 2021 --- Kerry is flagging “strong growth prospects” in the retail channel as the foodservice industry recovers from COVID-19 restrictions. In its Q1 interim management... Read More

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.

28 Oct 2020 --- “Transparency Triumphs” leads Innova Market Insights’ newly unveiled Top Ten Trends for 2021. Lu Ann Williams, global insights director, shares a deep dive into these themes’ evolution in successful product trends. In other spotlighted F&B product themes, the sustained plant-based revolution is branching out into more sophisticated alternatives. At the same time, COVID-19’s influence over omnichannel eating has bolstered interest in immunity-elevating offerings.

19 Oct 2020 --- Agrana Fruit has published its latest trend blog entitled “Act for Future,” which focuses on developing future-proof sustainability solutions. In 2019, 87 percent of consumers expected companies to invest in sustainability – 22 percent more than in the previous year, according to data from Innova Market Insights. This year, global consumers have become even more concerned about environmental issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melanie Sturm, Agrana Fruit's global market & consumer insights manager, shares insights on the issues surrounding sustainability.

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.