Nothing says versatility like cheese. With a plethora of flavors, types, and textures, cheese resonates with consumers because it can be eaten alone as a snack, paired with crackers and sausage on a charcuterie board, used as a topping on pizza, as slices on char-grilled hamburgers, layered in lasagna and much more.
When it comes to the true “workforce” ingredients that contribute to product quality, shelf life, and much more, look no further than gums, emulsifiers, and stabilizers.
An Ho, director of food science and product innovation, at International Food Products (IFPC) joins Dairy Foods for Episode 34 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.
The global dairy alternatives market was valued at $23 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $65.33 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, according to Pune, India-based Straits Research.
Clean label is a trend that is here to stay. Some of the more common attributes associated with clean label include minimally processed, sustainable, simple and fewer ingredients, organic, non-GMO and "free from" claims regarding artificial colors and flavors, preservatives and more.
The clean-label "trend" has been in the spotlight for quite some time now. According to a July press release from Innova Market Insights, almost 28% of global food and beverage launches that the market research firm recorded in 2018 used one or more "clean-label claims."