Driven by today’s health-conscious consumers, better-for-you beverages are gaining momentum and causing the foodservice industry to invest in expanded beverage options that go beyond conventional soda, iced tea and tap water.

This is the 14th study of the company’s primary market research program. The “Ice Cream and Plant-Based Ice Cream” study was fielded in January 2019 with 1,000 US respondents aged 18-70+; half were female and the other half were male.

The company continuously analyzes global developments in food and beverage launch activity and consumer research to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and beverage industry over the coming year and beyond.

As the demand for organic products continues to grow, Bell continues to offer a growing range of organic flavors to meet this dynamic market category. Moreover, Bell officials project continued growth with their organic flavor line.

ADM takes developers from insights to final product development so they can successfully navigate a sea of category and consumer change to get ahead and stay ahead.

“Our R&D team helps manufacturers solve formulation challenges associated with developing new foods that meet the latest consumer preferences,” said John Buhler, president of Butter Buds. “Many new product formulations include plant-based proteins, increased fiber content, reduced sugar content or feature other micronutrients to achieve the desired nutritional claims on the label. 

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.

Bartek’s new logo is the most immediately visible embodiment of its transformation. Maintaining its historic purple color to pay homage to its entrepreneurial roots, Bartek’s logo now includes a logomark representing Bartek’s people, products, processes, and customers.

Callisons House of Flavor is an open concept workspace designed to give customers a seat at the table. With an in-house kitchen and laboratory, partners are able to taste test flavors in real time.

Having surpassed its 2020 goals for greenhouse gas emissions (goal 25%, actual 33.8%), water (goal 50%, actual 68.2%) and hazardous waste (goal 25%, actual 42.1%) in 2017, the company launched EcoEffective+ in 2018, which includes a science-based reduction target for greenhouse gas emissions, as its next generation of environmental goals.