Chickpeas, garbanzos, pulses – no matter what you call them, these on-trend beans are packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, ready for use across applications. Chickpeas can be found in everything from pizza crust to pasta here in the US and overseas. They are also a key nutritional and functional component of next-generation plant-based applications customers crave. Learn what is fueling these innovations and explore products in the market.

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Supply chain disruptions and growing demand for biofuels have driven price increases and supply concerns for leading vegetable oils.  Mac Marshall, VP of Market Intelligence for United Soybean Board examines the issues behind these market factors and how US soybean farmers are working to ensure a stable, competitive supply for food manufacturers and restauranteurs.

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A taste of what's to come in 2022. The flavor profiles that will drive food and beverage innovation in 2022 are the focus of this exclusive 30-minute webinar. The editors of Food Business News have reviewed the trends driving flavor innovation in the year ahead and identified what top flavor trends from 2021 will carry over into 2022 and beyond. Taste remains king, and the attendees of this event will walk away a step ahead of their competition.

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Now more than ever consumers are seeking out sustainable, restaurant-quality ingredients, leading to a surge in demand for Maine Lobster. With its distinctly sweet flavor and variety of product formats, Maine Lobster is the perfect ingredient to elevate premium snacks, unique sausages, breakfast spreads and grab-and-go soups. Join the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, and experts from Datassentials and East Coast Seafood for a discussion focused on the rising demand for seafood, consumer preference for Maine Lobster, ready-to-create product innovations and the variety of lobster product formats available today.

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The Food Entrepreneur® Experience is a digital event featuring engaging conversations with industry disruptors and visionaries. During the 90-minute session, participants will learn the latest trends and insights from the leaders of emerging brand incubators and accelerators, plus the founders of four early-stage brands will discuss the inspiration behind innovative products. A limited number of product sampling boxes will be available to purchase for $20.

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Join Food Business News for the 2021 Trends and Innovations Web Series to keep pace with the rapidly evolving marketplace. This two-hour event brings together a mix of today's food industry experts to provide a look into tomorrow's food trends during a FREE live, digital experience.

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Ingredient markets emerged from the unprecedented “year of the pandemic” with multi-year high prices for some commodities as stocks declined due in part to strong export demand, especially from China. As vaccines curb the coronavirus, the political climate in Washington changes and weather is an ever-present threat, businesses are facing more unknowns than ever and need all the input they can get to help make smart buying, selling and food manufacturing decisions. This 4-session webinar will include expert presentations on grains, shortening, sweeteners, transportation, consumer trends, energy, weather and the economic outlook. Read More

Consumer interest in reducing sugar intake keeps rising — but success in your low/no-sugar initiatives requires formulating just-right taste to go with consumer-friendly labels. With allulose, a rare sugar, formulators have a unique solution that offers similar functionalities and taste attributes to sugar but is exempt from Total and Added Sugar labeling and contributes minimal to no calories. 

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Identify the trends that will drive snack innovation by attending this exclusive webinar from the editors of Food Business News. Viewers will learn what snack segments are growing the most rapidly and the trends driving product formulation. Emerging flavors, functions and product formats will be topics of discussion.

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The demand for plant-based foods and beverages continues to grow as a result of increasing consumer interest in health and sustainability. Hear from experts about the current market trends, consumer insights and future innovations that are shaping the plant-based food and beverage market. Learn how Ingredion is innovating in plant-based proteins and delivering solutions to meet the needs of this growing market.

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