Markets have been shaped by a prevailing theme of uncertainty and worry - war, pandemic, price inflation and growing pressures on food systems - resulting in a sharper consumer focus on protecting their physical and emotional wellbeing.
Industry leaders take the podium to discuss the movement that is increasingly impacting all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to simpler labels and being as...
The functional ingredients specialist has expanded its sugar reduction portfolio with a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) that replaces sugar while adding dietary fibre, enabling producers to capitalise on the growing better-for-you demand.
It’s widely known that snacking habits have increased over the past several years, spiking during the darker days of the pandemic as consumers turned to comfort eating. While the snackification trend continues to dominate, what has changed is the way...
Data from FMCG Gurus confirms what we all know – that consumer snacking has seen an increase over the past two years, especially as many turned toward food as a means of comfort during the dark days of the pandemic.
Priority is given to products that offer genuine sensory appeal – providing new and experimental flavours, as well as those associated with comfort, familiarity and simplicity.
FMCG Gurus consumer insight shows that across bakery, indulgence remains the leading motivation – however, the reality is that consumers want products that offer both taste and nutrition in a guilt-free manner.
Industry leaders take to the podium to discuss the trend that impacts all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from simpler labels, to trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to being as good for the planet...
BakeryandSnacks’ Healthy Snacking webinar is tapping some of the best minds the sector has to offer to explore what healthy snacking means to consumers and the industry.
Beyond freshness, convenience and great tasting baked goods, consumer demand for better-for-you options is on the rise. In fact, research by FMCG revealed that since the pandemic, 46% of consumers seek out snacks with health-boosting properties.
The demand for protein snacks has significantly increased over the past two years with FMCG Gurus insights showing a jump from 10% to 38% of European consumers admitting to veering toward that option when looking to quell a craving.
Nutrition bars offer the portable, ready-to-eat convenience and a high level of personalisation – like sustained energy, weight management and immune function support – that consumers are looking for, says Mike Medina, category marketing director, Specialised...
The pandemic has brought the topic of health to the fore of consumer minds, prompting many to make changes to help boost their overall wellbeing. Will Cowling, marketing manager of FMCG Gurus examines what steps they will take to avoid sugar in 2021.
After one of the most turbulent and unpredictable years in modern history, focus will undoubtedly be on the impact that COVID-19 has had on consumer attitude and how new behaviours will evolve in a new year of hopeful recover.
Informa Markets’ analysis into the ‘State of the Nation’ on the upcoming Vitafoods Virtual Expo examines how the coronavirus pandemic has affected consumer perceptions and trends.
With fears of a second wave of the virus mounting, consumers are looking to make improvements to their diets to maximise their health and reduce vulnerability to illness, opening opportunities for bakery producer, writes Mike Hughes, head of Research...
FMCG Gurus forecasts there will be an increased focus on sugar reduction as consumers look to improve health after the long lockdown, writes Will Cowling, marketing manager of the market research firm.
Research shows that the gluten-free trend that is well established in Saudi Arabia, with around one quarter of consumers claiming to eliminate gluten from their diet, writes Mike Hughes, director of Insights for FMCG Gurus.
Determined not to let the ongoing COVID-19 crisis shelve plans, BakeryandSnacks virtually hosted the debate on snackification, originally scheduled to take place on stage at The Ingredients Show in Birmingham, UK.
The coronavirus pandemic – which has infected more than 220,000 people and killed more than 9,000 globally at the time of writing – is toying with global economy.
The need for healthier snacking occasions is on the rise as consumers now, more than ever, are adopting the notion of holistic health. Will Cowling, marketing manager of FMCG Gurus, examines the landscape in Austria.
With the advent of everything from online shopping to trends like ‘good for me and ‘good for the Earth’, insights show the French consumer’s attitude to baked goods is rapidly changing. Andrew Crofts, senior research analyst at FMCG Gurus, delves deeper.
Although consumers want higher quality bakery products, they are still price sensitive and becoming more health conscious, which is swaying their purchasing decisions. Will Cowling, marketing manager of FMCG Gurus examines how this is having an impact...
While there has been growth in the popularity of claims around high protein and gluten-free in recent years, high fiber claims remain the biggest priority for consumers when purchasing bread, says Michael Hughes, director of Insights at FMCG Gurus.