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 2026 recap: Alternative ingredients address confectionery industry challenges

Price volatility and dietary demands are changing confectionery’s core ingredients. Missy Green, editor of The World of Food Ingredients, explores how alternatives to cocoa, gelatin, and refined sugar are reshaping the...

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...