21 Apr 2020 --- Health and naturality are in the spotlight as consumers seek foods lower in sugar. Soluble fiber and natural flavors are driving the sweeteners space, bringing a health halo to sugar-reduced foods, as well as... Read More

14 Apr 2020 --- A number of starring themes are expected to influence dairy product development throughout this year, given rise by consumers’ appetite for new flavor experiences and emergent hero ingredients. In NPD where... Read More

30 Mar 2020 --- With consumers demanding more authentic, deliciously crafted breads, bakers are going back to the roots of bread, often seeking inspiration from traditional baking ingredients such as sourdough and wholegrains.... Read More

27 Jan 2020 --- Despite consumers being under a greater time-crunch than ever before, the desire for convenience is paradoxically turning their attention away from ready meals. Instead, snacking is on the rise, with the ready... Read More

10 Jan 2020 --- In business news this week, Univar Solutions and AEA Investors closed the sale of Univar Solutions’ Environmental Sciences business for US$195 million. In NPD news, Independent Scottish craft brewer BrewDog... Read More

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on trends to look out for in 2020. How do we meet the demands for taste, convenience and sustainability? 

06 Jan 2017 --- Abigail Dillon of Univar says: “We just started with TerraVia – they are predominantly present in the US right now, but we are hoping to branch out in different regions in EMEA.” The company presented the concept for an egg free vegan gluten free oatmeal cookie that uses the lipid powder and a protein enriched cheese cracker. “These ingredients have regulatory approval for use in food applications Europe and have to be labeled as ‘whole algae protein’ or ‘whole algae flour,” she says.