Consumer perceptions of fats and oils have changed, as have governmental regulations, but more ingredient solutions are available today than ever before.
As people seek to reduce their sugar consumption, snack producers and bakers look for solutions that still deliver sweetness along with the added functionality sugar brings to the formula.
Snacks, baked goods and diverse foods and beverages with local heritage and marketing have been increasingly making their appearance in diverse retail settings, ranging from farmers’ markets to mass retailers.