The World of Food Ingredients

Join The World of Food Ingredients’ editor, Missy Green, for a rundown of the publication’s 2024 consumer trends edition. This issue reflects on trend-driven NPD from the past year and offers a peek at what’s to come in 2025, highlighting Innova Market Insight’s Top Ten Trends and supplier insights on emerging themes in F&B innovation. Highlights include types of tea tailored to the seasons, the impact of anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese pea protein and supplements for better sleep. We also explore snack trends in China while IMR International gives an update on the state of hydrocolloids. #ConsumerTrends #foodinnovation #supplement #plantbased #protein 

In this article, Charles Armstrong, MSc, MWC, ELS delves into how terroir and timing shape seasonal tea flavors, from high-elevation mountain-grown teas to fall’s unique and warming profiles. He sat down with tea expert Yīn Guān, where she highlighted the cultural depth of these traditions, such as autumnal oolong roasting, which combines age-old techniques with seasonal influences to create teas that embody warmth and complexity. Discover the science behind the flavors and their seasonal allure here: https://lnkd.in/gRtwcBT4 #teaculture #foodscience #flavors #flavorscience #foodandbeverage

This edition’s Opinion Edge dives into how sustainability, functionality and flavor are driving the priorities of conscious consumers. Learn how these trends are influencing the future of F&B innovation through insights from industry experts: · Soumya Nair from Kerry on 2025 predictions · Marjan Skotnicki-Hoogland from Cargill on tailored ingredients · Myriam Snaet from BENEO on added value · Oliver Wolf from GELITA on functional formulations · Rutger D. from EXBERRY® by GNT Group on ethical sourcing · Jakob Dalmose Rasmussen from Novonesis on personalized wellness · Jules Klerken from Scelta Mushrooms on boosting food efficiency · Julie Impérato from Nexira on sustainable ingredients · Tero Heinonen from Valio on natural nutrition · Paola Bassi from SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED on functionality & flavor · Timothee Olagne from Givaudan - Taste & Wellbeing on new experiences Access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dnG9WrPx

From fruity #confectionery and palm oil-free chocolate to nostalgic snacks and CBD-infused hydration drinks, this year’s trends catered to indulgence, #sustainability and #health. Premium ready meals and functional foods with #probiotics also gained ground alongside limited-edition launches across categories. Take a look at this year’s highlights and see what’s next in 2025 for F&B in our annual NPD review: https://lnkd.in/gshM6fn7

The holiday season is around the corner, making it the perfect time to enjoy winter treats! 🎄✨ Did you know some ingredients in your favorite holiday confections also offer health benefits? Test your knowledge in the quiz below👇

An Innova Market Insights survey suggests consumers in China are driven more by emotion over physical well-being when it comes to snacking. The top five drivers for snacking were all linked to mood and treating oneself. At the same time, added health benefits are paramount, with 44% of Chinese consumers naming probiotics as “an important ingredient” vs. just 24% globally. Where do opportunity gaps lie? Read the full article by Cathy Boyle at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gfCd87Nf #consumertrends #foodindustry #foodinnovation #foodingredients #marketresearch

In this View From the Top, Pascal Leroy, SVP of core ingredients at Roquette, shares how the company is growing its pharma business with the recent acquisition of Qualicaps and the ongoing acquisition of Pharma Solutions at IFF. He also shares how the company is expanding the sweetener space by partnering with Bonumose to produce tagatose. See how they are tackling the future of nutrition while keeping carbon emissions down here: https://lnkd.in/gx4HyjTm

Are you ready to uncover the Top 10 Trends edition? Join us this Wednesday for the live event! 👇 Link to the event: https://lnkd.in/g7qmJDQj

The US dietary supplement market is booming with countless products offering health benefits, but not all ingredients are compliant. Check out Rick Collins’ article on the legal risks posed by controversial “bad boy” ingredients like tianeptine and kratom here: https://lnkd.in/gbFQt8Rt #supplements #ingredients #regulation

It may be hard for consumers to put their finger on what exactly makes them like one iteration of a plant-based alternative over another. But sensory testing like Temporal Check All that Apply can be valuable for pinpointing subtle tweaks to create a winning formulation. See how an experiment at Campden BRI compared a variety of plant-based ham using this holistic method. Read Marleen CHAMBAULT’s full article to see how this approach can maximize product success: https://lnkd.in/geZ-8Tnz