Fulfilling indulgence

43% **of consumers are looking for products that deliver the ultimate indulgent experience.* Let’s meet this trend together using on-trend filling fats.**

Consumers want more than indulgence alone. They’re looking for rewarding experiences that balance enjoyment, excitement, and permissible pleasure. Today’s indulgence is found in life’s everyday moments: a rich flavor, a satisfying crunch, a smooth filling, or a familiar treat that brings comfort when it’s needed most.

*Innova Market Insights food & beverage market trends, 2025

Texture as the new indulgence dial

Texture has become one of the fastest growing drivers of consumer enjoyment.

From crunchy layers to smooth, creamy fillings, European consumers increasingly seek sensory experiences that go beyond flavor alone:

53% want to explore new indulgent experiences, including multi-textured foods.**
71% say texture plays an important role in how much they enjoy food.**

For bakery and confectionery manufacturers, this creates an opportunity to deliver the textures that consumers love while maintaining the flexibility to innovate.

**Cargill proprietary report: “Future of Food & Beverage EMEA,” 2026

Meet the texture trend with filling solutions:

Deliver exceptional sensory experiences.
Adapt flavors and formulations with confidence.
Increase manufacturing flexibility.

CremoFLEX : fulfilling every indulgent wish

Fulfilling indulgence starts with a dependable partner. Cargill’s CremoFLEX® portfolio of plant-based filling fats is designed specifically for bakery and confectionery fillings. It offers versatile solutions across a wide range of applications.

To support growing customer demand, we have expanded our filling fat production capabilities in Hamburg (Germany), to strengthen supply reliability and ensure greater availability across Europe.

Dial up your indulgence with CremoFLEX^® S

CremoFLEX^® S is a plant-based filling fat solution developed for bakery and confectionery applications where texture, flavor release, and sensory appeal matter most. It helps create indulgent consumer experiences while delivering the flexibility and performance manufacturers need. In short, it’s a filling fat that performs throughout production and delights consumers with every bite.

A CremoFLEX^® S for your application

CremoFLEX® S (for Chocolate Confectionery) enables you to achieve true indulgence in confectionery. Crafted for fillings that melt perfectly, CremoFLEX® S carries flavor beautifully, and delivers indulgence in every bite. An excellent match for all confectionery filling applications.

Applications: Pralines with hard filling, with extra cooling sensation and intense flavor release.

CremoFLEX® S (for Bakery) has been developed for easy processing, with no tempering required. Delivers textural integrity with intense flavor expression, with variable textures for bakery applications. An excellent alternative when non-lauric fats are required.

Applications: Wafers and sandwich biscuits with medium hard filling, with intense flavor release and easy processing.

Why choose CremoFLEX^® S?

Flexible tailor-made formulation.
Consistent texture and sensory delivery.
Sustainable palm sourcing (RSPO certified).
Non-hydrogenated, label-friendly formulation.

Explore the full CremoFLEX^®portfolio: Every application is different.

That’s why CremoFLEX^® offers a range of filling fat solutions tailored to different texture, processing, and performance needs.