Trail-Mixes & Snacks
Fruit-Nut-Mix
Trends
Many consumers now follow very individual nutritional rules. They know all about the products and ingredients that are good for them, and give them preference when putting together their personal diet. They also draw on experiences gained with “free-from” products and special nutritional... Read more
The expectations consumers have of a given product have increased significantly in recent years. They want to understand the products and trace their value creation as closely as possible. This is why Clean Label, which has already become a global standard, is now being taken one step further:... Read more
Consumers are willing to pay more for premium-quality gourmet products. While they primarily trust well-known brands, they’d also like to see something new from them. And so, the trend in product launches is a return to a brand’s origins – highlighted with classic branding and packaging.... Read more
The requirements for food at a given moment during the day vary as greatly as the moments themselves. Because sometimes just a bite will do, the trend in snacks continues across all food categories. Products are positioned depending on the occasions for eating throughout the day: whether for... Read more
Functionality
Phytonutrients
Dietary fiber
Vegetable proteins
Unsaturated fatty acids
Natural flavor enhancement
Soft texture
Crunchiness/Crispiness
Partner
Blue Diamond Growers
California-based Blue Diamond Growers is the world’s largest producer of almond ingredients and the world’s leading brand for almond products....
Read moreNational Pecan
The National Pecan Company from California is a specialist in pecans. Following its 2015 merger with Poulan Pecan and Young Pecan, the company now...
Read moreSiong Hong
The story of Siong Hong, a company headquartered in Bangkok, began in 1985 with the production and export of dried fruits such as pineapple, papaya,...
Read moreTerrafertil
Terrafertil, headquartered in Tabacundo, Ecuador, is the pioneer and global market leader in dried Physalis – also known as goldenberries. Founded...
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R&D Food Scientist, Portfolio Management & Innovation