Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Insights Reports
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2023
INFUSE by Cargill - Simply baked: Raising a fresh perspective on lecithin -Technical Whitepaper 2023
The label-friendly trend is accelerating in bakery, as consumers seek out bakery products containing familiar ingredients, with short ingredient lists. As a result, bakery manufacturers are under pressure to reformulate by adopting plant-derived ingredients with strong functionality.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-based Cheezy Delights Insights Report 2023
Plant-based alternatives are truly mainstreaming, with especially dairy and meat alternatives driving this trend forward. The majority of plant-based dairy purchasers are consuming more plant-based dairy compared to the past few years, predominantly due to health motivations. And plant-based alternatives to cheese are no exception.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-based Cheezy Delights - Technical Whitepaper 2023
High quality plant-based alternatives to cheese have been available on the market for well over a decade. There has been a recent market evolution in why manufacturers are making the plant based switch, however.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-boosted Beverages Insights Report 2023
Plant-boosted beverages: Blending health and indulgence. Consumers today demand more from their beverages and manufacturers must follow suit to meet today’s and tomorrow’s demands. Two major ongoing trends are the rise of plant-based options and health.
Sugar Reduction Insights Report 2023
The pressure to reduce sugars in food and beverages continues to rise, especially with expanding government policies. Factor in a consumer mindset centered on balance and healthy nutrition, then add in greater scrutiny of product labels, and it’s easy to see why manufacturers are scrambling to reformulate.
2022
INFUSE by Cargill - Hybrid Dairy Insights Report 2022
The best of both worlds: Infusing dairy with plant-based solutions. The plant-based trend has truly mainstreamed in recent years. No longer the sole domain of strict vegans and vegetarians, a whole new (and much larger!) consumer group of “flexitarians” (i.e. flexible vegetarians) has come to the forefront.
INFUSE by Cargill - Packing a Plant-baked Punch Insights Report 2022
Plant-based foods & beverages are becoming increasingly mainstream as vegan options move beyond the established categories of meat and dairy alternatives alone. Product developers are now being challenged to create vegan options in sweet and savory bakery too. Learn more on how INFUSE by Cargill™ can help you create the high quality vegan bakery products that your customers need to pack a plant-based punch into their lunch.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-based Confectionery Insights Report 2022
Plant-based foods & beverages are becoming increasingly mainstream as vegan options move beyond the established categories of meat and dairy alternatives alone. Learn more on how INFUSE by Cargill™ can help you create the high quality vegan sugar confectionery products that your customers can enjoy without having to sacrifice on texture or mouthfeel.
INFUSE by Cargill - Burger Sensations Insights Report 2022
Driven by a growing consumer passion for balanced nutrition and sustainability, the market for plant-based meat alternatives is expanding rapidly. Lean more on how INFUSE is building better plant-based meat alternatives.
UniPECTINE Insights Report 2022
Pectin's 'a-peeling' future: from plant-based dairy alternatives to low-calorie beverages, learn how pectin is helping brands respond to today’s biggest marketplace trends.
Alcoholic Beverage Stories Insights Report 2022
A look at what's on tap for NOLO beers. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought health to the front of consumer’s minds, and it seems no segment is immune to its influence, including the European beverage business.
2021
Plant-based Dairy Alternatives Insights Report 2021
Understanding the appeal of plant-based formulation. Spurred on by the pandemic, more and more consumers are embracing flexitarian diets, making plant-based dairy alternatives one of the hottest segments in the food and beverage landscape. No longer limited to a niche consumer base, large swaths of the dairy aisle are now home to these trendy products.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-charged Performance Insights Report 2021
Plant-charged performance: High in protein sports beverages that quench consumer’s thirst for muscle building and recovery. Consumer passion for products that help build or maintain muscle mass continues to grow, as more consumers are embracing active lifestyles, a trend further fueled by the recent pandemic.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-based Hot Dogs Insights Report 2021
Top dog solutions: How INFUSE is taking plant-based meat alternatives further. Driven by a growing consumer passion for balanced nutrition, sustainability and animal welfare, the market for plant-based meat alternatives is expanding rapidly.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-baked Perfection Insights Report 2021
Plant-based foods & beverages are becoming increasingly mainstream as vegan options move beyond the established categories of meat and dairy alternatives alone. Product developers are now being challenged to create vegan options in sweet categories such as confectionery and sweet bakery too.
Sweet Beverage Stories: Energy Drinks Insights Report 2021
Consumer preferences for healthy, natural products are transforming the beverage landscape. Nowhere is the change more evident than in the energy drink aisle, where brands are rethinking the category’s reliance on sugars and artificial ingredients. To draw in new customers, they’re pivoting toward a sugar-free, nature-derived future. Early results suggest this new generation of energy drinks are building a healthy buzz.
Sweet Beverage Stories: Lemonades Insights Report 2021
Spurred on by the pandemic, today’s consumers want healthier beverage choices. For many, that means reaching for options with less sugars. This increasing consumer scrutiny, paired with tougher legislation, has manufacturers scrambling to adapt. The non-cola carbonated beverage segment, encompassing lemonades, ginger ales, tonic waters, orange carbonates and the like, is no exception.
Sweet Beverage Stories: Flavored Waters Insights Report 2021
Spurred by the pandemic, consumers not only seek healthier hydration options, some also look for more indulgence. Flavored bottled waters, which already enjoy a health halo are well suited to address this opportunity. They perfectly combine lower-calorie choices with a touch of indulgence.
Sweet Beverage Stories: Iced Teas Insights Report 2021
Today’s consumers want healthier beverage options, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, this means reaching for lower-calorie choices, ideally paired with label-friendly ingredients such as nature-derived sweeteners. Iced teas, which already enjoy a health halo with many consumers, are well suited to address this opportunity.
Sugar Reduction in Europe Insights Report 2021
Throughout history, sugars have been used to provide sweetness, enhance product functionality and ensure food safety. More recently, however, they’ve come under fire as government agencies, lawmakers, health professionals and the media have all raised concerns about diet-related health issues. In response, consumers are reevaluating their sugars consumption.
INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-based Dairy Insights Report 2021
Dairy to be different: Plant-based dairy formulation. Learn how INFUSE by Cargill™ can help you create high quality plant-based products that your customers can enjoy without having to sacrifice on texture or taste.
2020-2018
INFUSE by Cargill - Meat Alternatives Insights Report 2020
Creating next-gen meat alternative winners: Learn how INFUSE by Cargill™ can help you create high quality meat-free sliced products that your customers can enjoy without having to sacrifice on texture or taste.
INFUSE by Cargill - Protein-enriched Smoothie Insights Report 2020
Creating smoothies that quench consumers' thirst for taste and nutrition. As consumers seek beverage options with enhanced nutritional value, products with fewer calories and sugar and more enrichment from fibers and proteins increasingly win the day.
Sustainability Insights Report 2020
For many years, sustainability has – at least on some level – been a consideration for most brands. Today, however, a new urgency for action is apparent, as brands find themselves simultaneously pressured by governments, NGOs, investors and consumers, and threatened by growing risk from supply chain vulnerabilities and disruptions. Against this backdrop, sustainability is no longer optional, it is essential for brands’ long-term survival.
Plant-based Foods Insights Report 2020
Plant-based foods take root. Gone are the days when plant-based alternatives were relegated to niche consumers, warranting little shelf space on grocery aisles.
Sugar Reduction Insights Report 2020
The sweet escape: How sugar reduction is driving a new era of beverage innovation.
Paper & Packaging Insights Report 2019
Green trends: The future of the paper and packaging industry.
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