Insights

Dairy alternatives, once considered a niche category for lactose intolerant and vegan consumers, are piquing consumer interest all around the world, even amongst those who aren’t averse to dairy. Proof in point: globally, dairy-alternative beverage launches have doubled since 2012. This trend is...

Consumer attitudes towards food and beverages are changing. According to global market trends group Innova Market, ‘mindfulness’ is the number one trend for 2018, as consumers look to have a body-mind connection to the food and beverage products that they purchase and consume.

Not only are manufacturers facing increased consumer pressure to reduce sugar and calories in their products, demand for ingredients that are perceived to be “natural” or “clean” is also influencing product formulations in the food and beverage market.

Latin American consumers are increasingly looking to vegan and lactose-free dairy alternatives, according to a recent report from research group Innova Market Insights. Across the region, customers are looking for dairy products that are free from all animal-based ingredients, with sales of products...

Misinformation, poorly positioned communication to the market place and ‘bad science’ are having a detrimental effect on ingredient solutions providers. According to the latest report from global market insights firm Innova, social media and a lack of control of internet regulations means that...