New product development –the art and science of working with new ingredients, new flavors and forms—is ever evolving. Find out what Innova Market Insights listed as the top 5 food trends for 2017.
Bakery food innovation in 2016 was a study in opposites with new product action focused at two extremes. There are indulgent products focused on taste as well as and healthful products with added functionality or fewer objectionable ingredients.
One of the original convenience foods, breakfast cereal is no longer seen as convenient by younger consumers increasingly inclined to avoid milk and cereal in the morning.
Confections and snacks compete for the same share-of-stomach, but are considered separate categories. 2016 saw the lines between the two areas blur as confection innovation picked up taste, texture, and ingredient cues from snacks.
While so much product development news has focused on allergens, intolerance and plant-based diets, the dairy industry and its many categories are addressing key trends.
Although more consumers are opting for at-home eating, compared to years ago, CPG entrée manufacturers now compete for share of stomach with a much wider set at-home meal providers.
Americans will continue to eat, and if at all possible, they will continue to eat as well as their budget allows. That appears to be a good sign for the meat industry.
When it comes to determining if the latest popular diet or nutrition trend is merely a fad or a true paradigm change, processors have their work cut out for them.
Consumers are looking for nutritious and delicious products with enhanced protein that also taste good. They also seek non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian and sustainably sourced ingredients in the products they purchase.