It's a wild, wonderful and at times wacky world of flavor fusion, alternative sweetening and exotic experimentation for confectioners and flavor technologists.
World largest consumer survey announces product innovation awards for various categories in the United States, including sugar confections, candy bar and better-for-you.
This year, better-for-you and confectionery category winners chosen by more than 40,000 consumers in the United States included the following: Toffifay by Storck USA in sugar confections; Oreo Chocolate Bar by Mondelez International in candy bar; and Elevation by Millville High Protein Bars from Aldi in the better-for-you category.
Versatility, health benefits of nuts make them an ideal ingredient/snack for busy consumers.
February 9, 2018
Consumers have gone nuts for nuts — or nut snacks, that is. With greater focus on healthier sweets and treats — and a rise in snacking over traditional sit-down meals — nuts have become the go-to option for consumers looking for quick hits of nutrition.
The combination of fruits and sugars initially were treasured for their therapeutic value more than their pleasurable and preservative qualities. It's a marriage that remains valid today.