Beloit, WI—Tastes that offer novelty, indulgence, and health benefits will drive consumer purchase in the U.S. in 2022, according to Kerry. This will lead to interesting flavor combinations—Kerry predicts beer blended with kombucha and sage, and chocolate milkshakes with lavender and chilies. The insights come from Kerry’s Global Taste Charts...
Naas, Ireland—Most protein consumers are motivated by health and wellness, according to new global research from Kerry. The survey covered more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries, seeking to better understand the opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers as they innovate to address demand for protein fortification, according to a...
Kerry has launched Tastesense Sweet Organic Certified, an organic-certified sweet modulator for beverages. Tastesense Sweet delivers a sweet taste with an "excellent" mouthfeel, the company says, available in powder format and able to be listed on ingredient labels as "Natural Flavoring." www.kerrygroup.com ...
Kerry has released its Botanicals Collection ZERO 2.0, a range of authentic botanical extracts designed for rapid-growth low- and no-alcohol beverage markets. The portfolio contains 0% ethanol, permitting a "0.0%" claim. The range is also stable, with no haze, no sedimentation, and a more complex botanical taste and mouthfeel, the...
Beloit, WI—There is great market potential in the plant-based dairy alternative category, with innovation in beverages, frozen desserts, and vegan slices, and more. To help companies and startups stand apart from the crowd, Kerry has released a Plant-based Dairy Alternative Toolkit. This virtual toolkit is designed to give innovators in...
Naas, Ireland—In celebration of World Coffee Day, Kerry has announced that it is now working with Café Femenino as a primary sponsor and extraction partner for the foundation globally. Café Femenino is a community-based grower-support initiative in coffee-growing regions that is dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty that affects...
Beloit, WI—Demand for probiotics is growing along with increased interest in digestive health, according to a survey from Kerry. The survey was given to 13,072 people globally. All respondents had responsibility for grocery purchasing decisions. Some findings: Consumers ranked digestive health third on their list of reasons to purchase healthy...
Kerry has released new market research revealing consumer expectations around sustainability, according to a press release. The survey covered 14,000 consumers over 18 countries. 49% of consumers are now considering sustainability when buying food and drink, the press release states, and their understanding of the issue, initially based in environmental...
Kerry has added new dairy-free flavors to its Big Train product family of hot and cold beverage mixes, intended for use by foodservice operators. All four flavors—horchata, caramel latte, latte, and mocha—are all fortified with GanedenBC30, a probiotic ingredient that can help support digestive and immune health. 3400 Millington Rd.,...
Beloit, WI—42% of consumers have increased purchases of functional foods during the pandemic, and 44% have purchased more dietary supplements, according to a survey from Kerry. John Quilter, Kerry VP of Global Portfolio—ProActive Health, said: “Interest in health and wellness has never been higher and we wanted to give the...
