Redefining Confectionery For A Guilt-Free Indulgence

Ah, sugar—a delectably sweet problem for consumers across the globe.  On one hand, each addictive hit of the sweet stuff can guarantee a burst of dopamine in the body, a feeling of pleasure that demands bite after bite of sugary goods. But on the other hand, sugar is public enemy…

Serving Up Culinary Flavours In Snacks

Depending on where you are in the world, mala, kimchi, gyoza, barbecue, cheese and red chilli are foods or ingredients you would expect to find in a meal. These days however, split open a bag of potato chips or puff snack and you’ll be served up a buffet of tastes…

Healthy Snacking In A COVID-19 Universe

Exploring the perception of health snacking in Asia Pacific, and how the impact of COVID-19 has shifted consumer focus (if any) away from this concept momentarily. Contributed by Anthony Chien, Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International. Snacking represents the activity of consuming food in between meals, and any type of food…

Recipe For Growth: Balancing Health, Indulgence & Taste

Sweet or savoury biscuits enjoy near universal appeal in India. Latest research from Mintel reveals how immunity-boosting ingredients are set to drive value growth in these times of heightened health consciousness.  Traditionally viewed as an affordable source of energy and nutrition in India, Mintel reveals that almost two-thirds* (63 percent)…

Global Flavours For Alluring Nut Snacks

Trending: Mass Appeal For Coatings & Regional Tastes. By Heat And Control.   Crispy, coated nuts with explosive flavour and crunch are timeless favourites for snacking. Popular around the world for centuries, nuts have maintained their popularity, catering to flavour preferences and consumer demand. Global snack trend reports have highlighted the…

The Evolution Of Snack Trends In Asia-Pacific

APAC consumers seek a balance of healthfulness and sensory pleasure from their bakery and confectionary brands. As a result, manufacturers face the challenge of formulating products with more natural and nutrient-rich ingredients with less artificial additives, without compromising on the consumption experience. By Bobby Verghese, Consumer Markets Analyst at GlobalData. …

Increased Spending On Health Benefitting Functional Food Ingredients Market

In the food industry, functional food ingredients are in high demand in dairy, bakery, and confectionery products. Prebiotic ingredients are mainly used in dairy products, and this is very popular in the Asia Pacific region especially in countries such as China, Japan, and India. By Transparency Market Research.   According…
subscribe here