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Key Points: PepsiCo is shifting its focus towards catering to consumers seeking value and expanding its healthier snack options to drive growth in its snacks business. CEO Ramon Laguarta emphasized the importance of value in consumer decision-making and announced plans…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Get ready for a sweet trend in 2025 – brown sugar is set to take the spotlight.  T. Hasegawa, a California-based flavor development company, has…

Ingredients in Focus: The Rise of Jackfruit Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Jackfruit trees have been growing along the streets of India for a century, but only recently has the…

The Rise of Macadamia Nuts in the Market The era of Macadamia nuts has officially dawned. These small, round nuts boast a creamy texture and a delightful buttery flavor. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy monounsaturated fats, Macadamia…

Teff, a small cereal grain originating from Ethiopia and Eritrea, is gaining popularity among chefs and consumers seeking healthy and sustainable ingredients. This trend is driven by the increasing demand for gluten-free products and the expansion of teff cultivation worldwide,…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Demand for specialty ingredients has seen a surge in recent years. Between changing dietary preferences, a growing population, and increasing consumer awareness of the health…

Ingredients in Focus: Taurine and Heart Health Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Taurine is a common ingredient found in energy drinks and scientists are now finding it may have a…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. The citrus ingredients market has experienced a growth surge in recent years as demand for natural and plant-based ingredients in food and beverage products has…

Ingredients in Focus: The Growing Confectionery Ingredients Market Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. The confectionery ingredients market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%, rising…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to pecan crops in Georgia, a beloved export of the state. Despite this recent devastation, pecan trees in Georgia…