Fruit is moving beyond its everyday snack and juice roles to inspire a host of new products.
April 17/Rockville, Md./Marketwired -- Beloved, wholesome fruit is moving beyond its everyday snack and juice roles to inspire a host of new products that offer good health, flavor adventure or even an artisan experience. However, beyond all the natural, nutritious and flavorful qualities of fruit, both its versatility and important cultural role make it a uniquely attractive vehicle for food and beverage advances on multiple fronts, according to "Fresh Takes on Fruit: Culinary Trend Mapping Report," a joint publication of the strategic food and beverage agency CCD Innovation and market research publisher Packaged Facts.
"Fruit is and will continue to be omnipresent. Fruit plays a role in every daypart from breakfast to late-night snacks. Fruits go from the produce aisles to the snack shelf and freezer case. It is transformed into beverages, condiments and baked goods of all kinds. They also appeal to all ages and demographics," says Kimberly Egan, CEO of CCD Innovation.