The ability to quickly adapt to customer demands and embrace new technologies are what separate global food and beverage leaders from the rest of the pack.
For brands looking to attract label-conscious consumers, there is an abundance of opportunity to innovate clean label versions of traditional fan-favourites.
The snacking sector has seen an especially strong spike over the past two years, with more consumers turning to snacks as a moment of indulgence, to allay current tensions or to boost their overall health.
Originally popularised as a solution for food-triggered allergens, many consumers are now on the hunt for free from products as a healthier treat. With a market share projected to reach $161.2bn by 20264, it’s clear consumers are not only looking at what...
Unlike other drying methods, freeze-drying is a clean process that retains the nutrients, natural colour, inherent flavour and texture of fruit and veggies.
Freeze-drying is bang on trend today, helping producers to stay ahead of the demand for guilt-free snacks as the process retains the nutrients, colour, shape and flavour of the primary ingredient. They are also 100% natural and contain no added sugar.
Lizi Rickett, regional sales manager, UK & Ireland, Chaucer Foods, looks at how freeze-dried ingredients can help bakery and snack producers capitalise on the key trends shaping clean label innovation today.
Consumers expect the real thing when they purchase a breakfast cereal advertised with fruit inclusions – not something produced to taste or give the appearance of. As such, the global freeze-dried ingredients market – and specifically fruit inclusions...
