DSM’s globally-recognized expertise in solutions for food and beverage are complemented by Avril’s 35-year legacy in agriculture and ability to consistently deliver high-quality agricultural supply for the partnership, as well as its ambitious strategy of innovation in plant-based proteins.

Borregaard is the only global manufacturer of sustainable vanillin made from wood, a natural and renewable raw material. This provides a distinctive product allowing for the creation of specialized flavors.

"Green Appeal" is one of Innova Market Insights' top trends for 2019. It reflects a food industry increasingly committed to answering a more mindful consumer’s expectations around sustainability.

For many consumers candy represents a simple comfort and marketers are finding ways to offer products that appeal to consumers of all ages and backgrounds.

The research conducted by Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business found that sustainability-marketed products delivered 50.1% of market growth from 2013-2018 while representing 16.6% of the CPG market in dollar sales in 2018.

“This brand evolution embraces the trust and familiarity of our existing relationships while adapting to the ever-changing marketplace,” said Ken Malinowski, President of Flavorchem, “Commitment to our customers and partners remains our highest priority. As we start the new year, we will continue to be a trusted resource in flavor and color solutions and show how our focus on global innovation and thought-leadership can benefit all existing and future clients.”

Transparency, which spans well beyond ingredient listing on products, remains one of the biggest influencers driving consumer purchase behavior today.

As part of its Walmart Reimagined campaign, the retailer is aiming to boost store traffic by converting excess parking space to experimental communities comprised of food halls, recreation areas and even mobile healthcare units.

The new Tea Latte Concentrates are made with only organic, ethically-sourced, non-GMO plants and spices—never any flavorings or perfumes, enhancing and complementing the pure taste of matcha and turmeric.

This past fall, we commissioned Morning Consult, a market research company, to conduct a survey of more than 2,200 people across our diverse country to better understand the food trends that are driving our day-to-day lives.