FoodIngredientsFirst is the source for news, analysis and insights on the food ingredients sector. Key topics of focus include business news, ingredient launches, research & development and ingredient applications. Content is boosted by video interviews and support from Innova Market Insights and The World of Food Ingredients.

Dec 19, 2024 · To mark the holiday season, we take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2024. We brought you the most significant insights, F&B innovation, research, regulation, trends, business news and more.

Jan 6, 2025 · With advances in plant-based innovation, specifically the rise of cell culture and fermentation, consumers are becoming increasingly curious about the connection between nutrition and sustainability. Industry experts predict that this curiosity will continue in 2025 with the rise of plant-forward eating trends. “Today’s consumers seek to maximize perceived value, viewing their ...

From October 2019 to September 2024, vegan product launches grew by 10% globally. Key highlights include bakery products, which accounted for 11% of vegan launches between October 2023 and September 2024. Notable growth categories over the five-year period include meat pastes and pâtés (+185%) and other soy/tofu products (+73%).

Nov 6, 2024 · “Ingredients and Beyond” leads Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2025, emphasizing that “added value” has become the new norm, with 58% of global consumers prioritizing ingredient quality when making F&B purchases. The market researcher predicts that brands that elevate quality beyond “just ingredients” will thrive in the years ahead.

FoodIngredientsFirst is the source for news, analysis and insights on the food ingredients sector. Key topics of focus include business news, ingredient launches, research & development and ingredient applications. Content is boosted by video interviews and support from Innova Market Insights and The World of Food Ingredients.

Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends for 2025 highlight quality ingredients as a key selling point for brands. Globally, 42% of consumers associate quality with health benefits, driving an increase in health claims for food and beverage launches. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on digestion and beauty-related claims in the industry.

Jan 29, 2025 · The surge in demand for healthier, sustainable and ethical choices is fueling animal-free food innovations. Consumers are now looking beyond basic plant-based options, seeking variety,  authenticity, and globally inspired flavors. The shift is prompting companies to harness technologies like precision fermentation, 3D-printing, mycoprotein, and hybrid solutions to elevate taste, texture ...

Nov 25, 2024 · At Fi Europe 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, Ingredion showcased its latest solutions in taste- and texture-enhanced savory, bakery and beverage solutions with a focus on protein fortification, sugar reduction and fiber enhancement. Daniel Haley, vice president for global texture value enhancement, tells us how the company is targeting consumer demands, measuring its sustainability performance and ...

Innova Market Insights data shows a 7% year-over-year increase in color ingredient use in food and beverage launches from July 2022 to June 2024, with the highest share in Confectionery and Bakery, led by sweet biscuits/cookies.