Innovations are Shaping the Future of the Food Industry: Our articles provide a closer look at the latest developments transforming the market. Discover sustainable products, pioneering innovations, and exciting concepts that are in the spotlight at Anuga. Get inspired by the ideas that are driving the industry forward!
Ancient future foodscapes - is the title of Nathalie Kelley's keynote at Anuga Horizon 2023. What initially sounds like a contradiction in itself, is in actual fact what the actress and activist considers to be the solution against the breakdown of civilisation and food shortage: Uniting traditional and old approaches with new, future-oriented techniques to combine food and technology.
Embracing sustainable alternatives, alternative seafood companies are revolutionizing the market with innovative sources like pea protein, insects, and jellyfish, to save the oceans and meet the needs of flexitarian consumers.
Flexitarianism has been on the rise for some time. Consumers identifying as such significantly outnumber vegetarians in every major market except India, with vegans making up a much lower percentage everywhere. Globally, about a quarter of Innova survey respondents describe themselves as flexitarians, representing a substantial market for hybrid foods.
Convenience has always been a key driver of frozen foods. But with more than 95 percent of products launched in this category since 2018 carrying a convenience claim, on its own it is not enough to make a new offering stand out. Trends identified by Innova show that people still want the time-saving ease that makes the freezer aisle so popular, but with added benefits that tap into consumer creativity, the need for nutrients and a desire for indulgence.
