Kerry highlights top flavors for innovation in its 2022 Global Taste Charts
January 17, 2022
Tastes that offer novelty, over-the-top indulgence and targeted health benefits are set to drive consumer preferences in the US in 2022, according to Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company.
As consumers continue to recognize the important place of digestive health in immunity and cognitive and emotional health, their appetite for food formulations that offer gastrointestinal benefits grows. As better-for-you food and beverage formulators strive to stay up to date on new ingredients in the pipeline, it’s worth a brief look at a few key ingredients expected to trend in the coming year and beyond.
The better-for-you soft drinks are developed with functional plants, and contain a daily dose of vitamin C
December 21, 2021
The better-for-you soft drinks are developed with functional plants, with each humble warrior having 80% less sugar than traditional carbonated soft drinks and containing a daily dose of vitamin C.
Whole Foods Market suggests non-alcoholic spirits, yuzu, prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year
October 20, 2021
Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts compile trend predictions based on decades of experience and expertise in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences, as well as in-depth workshopping with emerging and existing brands. Here is a list of the council's top 10 trends for 2022...
The new line includes matcha latte, keto cocoa, and turmeric golden milk
October 20, 2021
NEXE Innovations Inc. added three beverages to its XOMA Superfoods line including a matcha latte, keto cocoa, and turmeric golden milk. Each is available in a 12- and 48-count package
Dole debuted two innovations with functional benefits, moving closer to its promise of eliminating added sugar in all products by 2025
July 28, 2021
With less than 100 calories per can, the Dole Essentials line is made with 65% juice and contains no added sugar or high fructose corn syrup. The product is non-GMO and Kosher, and provides an excellent source of Vitamin C to help support immunity.
GNT expands EXBERRY color line with two new green shades made from spirulina and turmeric
July 14, 2021
EXBERRY® Shade Lime Green provides a vibrant yellowish green, while Shade Jade Green offers a vivid bluish green. They are halal, kosher and vegan-friendly and can be used in a wide variety of applications, including gummies, jellies and hard- and soft-panned confectionery as well as dairy products including yogurt and ice cream.
Bulletproof introduced four gummy offerings with sugar-free ADK (a daily multi made up of vitamins A, D3, K1 and K2), Turmeric (for anti-inflammatory), Sleep, and Immune.
Brand partners with actress and singer Amber Riley to share simple ways to focus on self-care
June 23, 2021
To introduce its new product line and highlight the importance of maintaining day-to-day routines, the brand teamed up with actress and singer Amber Riley to share simple ways to focus on self-care for the mind, body and spirit.