Expo West 2026 live: ADM targets reformulation trends as health fuels F&B innovation

Brad Schwan, VP of global category marketing at ADM, explores the growing “consumer pull” for reformulation in the F&B industry. With increasing demand for reduced sugar and sodium, as well as optimized fats, Schwan shares...

EIT Food: How fiber, protein & GLP-1 trends drive indulgent F&B formulations 

Durk Bosma, head of insights at EIT Food Consumer Observatory, discusses the gap between consumer health intentions and indulgent food choices. He emphasizes the need for F&B manufacturers to tailor products for consumers who are...

Kerry: Addressing bitterness, mouthfeel & GLP-1 taste shifts in sugar reduction

Sugar taxes and front-of-pack labeling rules are accelerating sweetener innovation. Guillaume Blancher, global portfolio director for Sweetness at Kerry, explains why removing sugar is not simple, and how “sweetness optimization”...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Döhler spotlights cost-effective indulgence and trending flavors

Fruit inclusions and multilayered textures are helping add more indulgence to better-for-you products. Katharina Mahnken, product manager for Europe at Döhler, highlights solutions for overcoming challenging protein off-notes and...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Vegetables marry chocolate in “Vegilate” creation

Germany-based chocolatier Coppeneur has developed a range of snack and confectionery products that combine the indulgence of chocolate with the health and visual appeal of vegetables. “Vegilate” is a vegan product, containing up...

ISM & ProSweets 2026: Valio on “permissible indulgence” and high-protein innovation

Niina Gerritsen, customer development manager at Valio, explores the rise of “permissible indulgence” in confectionery and snacks. She shares how Valio blends high-protein innovation, lactose-free chocolate solutions, and...