Lu Ann Williams

Exploring the role of almonds in today’s snacking trends

The snacking landscape is evolving and the rise in demand for healthy snacks that deliver a natural and wholesome appeal has forced manufacturers to innovate product solutions to maintain relevance. Natural, trusted and easily recognisable ingredients are driving consumer preference, as shown by the increasing use of ‘clean labels’ on packaging and highlighted use of […]

Ingredients

Older generation drives sugar reduction

Research by Innova Markets Insights has shown that those in the Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964) are those most looking to reduce their sugar consumption.

Ingredients

Increase in global confectionery variety sparks consumer demand

A new international survey has founded that one in four global consumers are buying more confectionery due to  a greater variety and novelty of items available on the market.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Global confectionery market set for sustained growth pattern

Figures for confectionery and gum buying rates for the top 10 highest consuming countries in the world are set to increase at growth rates of between 0.5 percent to 3.0 percent until the year 2022, according to Innova Market Insights.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients