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Mushrooms reign supreme! The Specialty Food Association reports them as a top 2024 superfood with growing consumer interest. "The panel cited ongoing consumer interest in mushrooms, for example, not only for their health benefits, but also for their taste and texture." “People will discover mushrooms in every food and beverage category, and product developers will find ways to weave in ancient wisdom into new craveable food formats.” Enter 50CUT by Mush Foods! This innovative mushroom root product seamlessly blends with ground meat, boosting nutrition and reducing your meat footprint. Explore the world of flavor and sustainability with 50CUT! See link to the SFA article in the comments section. #mushfoods #50cut #thefutureis50cut #culinaryinnovator #mushroomrootblends

Hello Food & Beverage Manufacturers, As the leading market research software platform, we've been tracking an exciting trend in the industry: Prebiotic Soda. This innovative carbonated beverage contains compounds that stimulate gut bacteria growth, offering a unique blend of refreshment and health benefits. According to our data, there's been a significant uptick in interest for this trend. Google search volume for Prebiotic Soda has skyrocketed by 106% over the past year, indicating a growing consumer interest in functional beverages that contribute to overall health and wellness. Moreover, this trend is not limited to the beverage sector alone. It intersects with key categories such as food-beverage, health, and nutrition, hinting at the potential for cross-category innovation and collaboration. As the market evolves, staying informed about emerging trends like Prebiotic Soda is crucial. With our data-driven insights, we're here to help you navigate these changes confidently. Stay tuned for more updates from Suzy, your trusted partner in market research. #FoodBeverageTrends #PrebioticSoda #MarketResearch #SuzyInsights

When incorporating plant-based proteins into your product, taste and texture are key. Having the right partner with the right protein for your application can make adding plant-based proteins easier! Send us a message or email us at cservice@phlexproteins.com if you want to talk about great tasting plant-based proteins like pea and rice. #plantbased #peaprotein #health #taste

Broth Market Dynamics: Navigating Growth and Competitive Landscape The Broth Market is experiencing dynamic growth, driven by the rising demand for healthy and convenient food options. As consumers increasingly seek nutritious and flavorful alternatives, the market has seen a surge in artisanal offerings and innovative flavor profiles. Key players are navigating the competitive landscape by introducing organic, vegan, and gluten-free broth products to cater to diverse dietary preferences. With a focus on sustainability and wellness, the market is poised for continued expansion, presenting opportunities for new entrants and established brands alike. Top Players: Barebones Ventures LLC, Bonafide Provisions, Kettle & Fire , Zoup! Specialty Products, EPIC Provisions #broth #food #beverages #theinsightpartners #marketresearch For More Insights: https://lnkd.in/eQUhSM78

Imagine standing in the kitchen, hunger striking, but every snack you find is either loaded with gluten or packed with chemicals. Frustrating, right? That's exactly where my journey with Slimza Foods began-a quest for snacks that nourish the body and soul. Crafting our gluten-free, vegan snacks was no easy feat. It involved extensive research, sourcing the finest ingredients, and collaborating with experts in nutrition and culinary arts. But it wasn't just about creating tasty snacks; it was about addressing the pain points so many of us face in the struggle to find convenient, wholesome options that align with our dietary needs and values. A commitment to quality, health, and sustainability guided each step of the process As Slimza Foods stands tall today, I'm grateful for the journey. But our story doesn't end here. It's a call to everyone seeking better snacking options to join our movement. Let's celebrate health, one delicious bite at a time, and journey towards a brighter, more energized future together! Join us in reshaping the snacking landscape, making it more inclusive, delicious, and nourishing for all. #slimza #healthysnacking #fmcg www.slimzafoods.com

The SPINS 2024 Trends Report is out and it’s chock full of interesting information for the CPG industry’s Natural Channel. Daily Harvest is well-positioned to meet the moment. Shoppers continue to prioritize price, convenience, taste and health. Brands with elevated nutritional profiles that tout superfoods and whole food sources along with fewer additives and artificial ingredients are poised to do well. With the rise of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, categories that fill nutrient gaps will see boosts as appetites decline. Let’s go team 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eA2uxA3r #foodindustry #trendingtopics #predictions

SupplySide East had a thought provoking panel on why leveraging functional ingredients in your next innovative project can be key to success with your target market. Global consumer behavior shows an all-time high in actively selecting F&B products for their preventative health benefits, and making eating choices based on specific medical purposes. Consumers want specific, functional foods to be wrapped up in fun, unique flavors - one of the most influential factors in food decisions according to FMI. This has led to food marketers shifting their focus on more exciting flavors in 2024. (Read the articles below for more stats) Product innovation is essential as both probiotics and caffeine are sought-after ingredients in beverages, while protein and mushrooms are forerunners in food. These ingredient trends and consumer wishes underscore a broader movement towards nutrient-dense products that do not compromise on taste or indulgence - proof that the expertise of culinary innovation is driving the market forward. Share your thoughts on these emerging market trends with us. How do you see these shifts influencing the future of the industry? 📰 https://hubs.li/Q02vGXT10 📈 https://hubs.li/Q02vGZYH0 🏷️ JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation 👥 Jeff Grogg, D'Anne Hayman, Julie Suntrup, Aimee Leigh Davis, Ruth Halpern, Business Development Lead/Creative Coach, Marc Halperin #FoodandBeverage #FunctionalFoods #Trends #SupplySideEast

Trying to stay on top of the latest ingredient innovations, but don't know where to start? 🤔 Check out this latest article from Food Processing https://hubs.li/Q02yTgdC0, follow CCDI for weekly industry updates, and share your thoughts in the comments below 💬 There's a balance of satisfying a consumer's desire for delicious and unique eating experiences, WHILE creating a shelf-stable, scalable formulation, AND staying conscious of the product's added value - whether that be functional benefits, mood-boosting properties, nutritional value, etc. The article share interesting ingredients with potential to check all three boxes. Some of the value adds we found interesting revolved around: 🥩 adding visual and textural appeal to plant-based meat alternatives 🥓 using yeast extracts and cultures to replace nitrate use 🥣 adding fiber that has protein and amino acid benefits What are you most excited about? 🏷️ JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation, Jeff Grogg, D'Anne Hayman, Julie Suntrup, Aimee Leigh Davis, Marc Halperin, Ruth Halpern, Business Development Lead/Creative Coach, Serena Garcia #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Ingredients #Scalability

It's no secret that the growth of the plant-based meat industry faces significant challenges, despite the relentless dedication of some of the world's leading food developers. The primary reason for this struggle is that current plant-based ingredients often fall short of delivering the flavor and texture qualities that consumers desire. These attributes are closely tied to the presence of fat and until now, there hasn't been a perfect fat alternative that can meet these essential sensory properties. So, what is Optimized Foods doing to change the game? We recently unveiled HYphat™, a plant-based fat ingredient that truly replicates the structural, visual, and sensory characteristics of traditional animal-derived fats. When cooked, it slowly melts, recreating that delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience and juicy texture that consumers crave. Additionally, it offers improved nutrition with lower saturated fat content, along with 10% protein and 14% fiber. HYphat will help make the next generation of alt-protein and plant-based meats more delicious, nutritious, and desirable, all without compromise. It truly is the essential ingredient to render meatless food options deliciously irresistible. We're so excited for what deliciousness #plantbased and #altprotein foods companies will create with this new fat ingredient at their fingertips! #HYphat #optimizedfoods #foodtech #cleanlabel #altmeat #plantbasedmeat #meatalternatives #plantbased #alternativefats #futureoffood

Revolutionize your dairy and beverage creations with our soluble millet powders! 🥛 🌾 Boost the fibre and nutritional content of ice cream, shakes, smoothies, and more, without compromising on texture, taste, or viscosity. Elevate your products with healthy innovation! The modern food industry is actively seeking innovation across various fronts, and in an era where instant solutions are valued, Symega’s instant millet powder offers immediate benefits across a wide spectrum of product categories. Let's create healthier dairy innovations together. Contact us at marketing@symega.com to unlock the potential of millets in your products. #SymegaFoodIngredients #PossibilitiesUnlimited #FoodSolutions #Foodindustry #innovation #foodtechnology #plantbasedfoods #foodingredients #millets #internationalyearofmillets2023