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Finding Inspiration in a New Wave of Whole Grains and Seeds

Uncommon grains such as quinoa, chia, amaranth, and millet have become more mainstream
November 18, 2021
Marisa Churchill

In 2021, trends toward health and plant-based foods are driving product developers to formulate a wave of new products with grains and seeds. According to Innova Market Insights, grain product launches had a 7% average annual growth rate in the period from 2014 to 2018. The company’s data show that the top market category for new global product launches with grains in 2018 was bakery (31%), followed by ready meals and side dishes (16%), snacks (10%), cereals (8%), and confectionery (6%).


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Ingredient Options for Manufacturers Wanting to Keep Labels 'Clean'

Clean label formulations require food products to contain familiar, simple ingredients that are easy to recognize
June 4, 2021
Marisa Churchill
With more than three out of four consumers worldwide claiming to read ingredient labels, it has become critical that food and beverage manufacturers offer clean-label products consumers can trust. Like the term “natural,” “clean label” has no legal definition, so when it comes to innovative approaches, reformulating, and developing products to carry an allergen-free and clean label, research chefs and manufacturers can find ingredient options confusing.
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