As I strolled the aisles at the Institute of Food Technologists' most recent food expo (IFT18: A Matter of Science + Food, which took place in July at Chicago's McCormick Place), it didn't take long to discern which food and beverage trends ingredient suppliers were betting on to remain top of mind with consumers. And all of them have a place in the dairy industry.
Gen Z will soon be a powerful consumer force. Dairy processors that focus on ‘real’ food and beverages could win them over.
June 11, 2018
Generation Z has the potential to take demand for "real" unadulterated food to new heights, according to "Make it happen for Gen Z," a 2018 report from the NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y.
Clean-label dairy can be more about perception than actual health benefits. It's also a moving target. Dairy processors must scrutinize the latest market research to understand what consumers what in their dairy delights, and what they want taken out.
This past year, we have reflected together and individually on technical and non-technical considerations involved with formulating "clean-label" ice creams and related products.
Like most other food and beverage sectors, the bakery industry is adjusting to reflect the increased interest in clean eating. Bakers are finding ways to develop more nutritious sweet and savory treats by revisiting traditional recipes and using simpler ingredients.