Industry Insights: Emerging Flavors and Ingredients in Confectionery

This report is part of a series on key trends which are currently affecting the consumer landscape. This report offers regionally-specific solutions to the evolving confectionery industry.

The ingredients in this report have been identified using the ‘foresights engine’ section of the analyst’s Ai Palette. All the ingredients included are classed as high growth and high engagement within a key market. The ingredients identified by Ai Palette can then be analyzed alongside the analyst’s consumer survey program, market intelligence, news, and additional social media analytics to provide further insight on consumer groups and innovation opportunities. Also included are Ai Palette and recommendations on ingredients pairings where applicable.

Report Scope

• The South-American grain quinoa has grown in popularity due to its nutritionally rich portfolio.
• Mascarpone is an emerging ingredient for UK confectionery, providing a soft premium texture to products.
• Plums can offer confectionery products nutritional benefits along with a rich taste portfolio.

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