Nuts & seeds innovation
Apr 2018
TOP 5 NUTS & SEEDS INGREDIENTS IN ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED (GLOBAL, 2017)
KEY TAKEOUTS
GROWTH/DECLINE IN TRACKED PRODUCT LAUNCHES
-1.7% (2017 vs 2016)
TOP COMPANY
Lidl
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Almond
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2017 vs 2016
-1.7% (2017 vs 2016)
TOP COMPANY
Lidl
TOP CATEGORY
Bakery
TOP INGREDIENTS
Almond
REGION ANALYZED
Global
DATE ANALYZED
2017 vs 2016
Source: Innova Market Insights
Previous Ingredient Analysis on FoodIngredientsFirst.com
Animal-free innovation
Apr 2024
Innova Market Insights data indicates a rising global trend in the use of vegan claims in food and beverage launches, with a +12% average annual growth between 2019 and 2023. In 2023, the primary category for these launches was Bakery (12%). Key positioning statements for these launches in 2023 included Gluten Free (40%), Organic Free (28%), and No Additives/Preservatives (25%).
Hydrocolloids innovation
Mar 2024
Innova Market Insights data shows that in global food & beverage launches, there is an increase in stabilizer use with a 3% year-over-year growth when comparing the years 2022 and 2023. Within this trend, the Bakery category emerged as the leading category segment with 21% of the total launches in 2023. Xanthan Gum was the leading stabilizer ingredient.
Fiber fortification innovation
Feb 2024
Innova Market Insights data indicates that the use of fiber ingredients in food & beverage launches is increasing globally with a 3% growth from October 2018 to September 2023. From October 2022 to September 2023, most often, fiber ingredients were used for Bakery launches and Inulin was the leading fiber ingredient.
