For the food production sector, it is a must to know what drives consumer behaviours, what prompts them to choose specific foods and what motivates them to adopt certain eating habits. In this article we will go over the main consumer trends in the food industry and how they affect different generational groups. Keep reading.…
Are you interested in the plant-based food and beverage market? Do you want to know where innovation is headed in this important food industry segment? We invite you to keep reading this article where we also delve deeper into the way in which nuts are influencing many of the new plant-based food launches. …
Itac Professional once again takes a giant leap in the use of nuts by designing an innovative project focused on the development of new and creative preparations suitable for the industry based on almonds and peanuts. In this project we dive into a new universe, connecting not only with professionals of the hospitality industry, but…
Nuts are a highly attractive ingredient for professionals of the food sector due to their versatility and many properties. In this new project, Itac Professional aims to inspire and encourage formulations with nuts by sharing a few specific applications of these products in the food and restaurant industry. The project’s origin At Itac Professional,…
In 2050, over 2 billion people around the world will be over 60 years. The elderly are the fastest-growing population segment in the world, and this fact does not go unnoticed by industrial manufacturers and their new formulations. What are the ideal foods for elderly? Why does adding nuts and its processed forms in formulations…
Slivered almonds are among the most widespread processed almond forms, and the most demanded by industrial manufacturers. Want to learn about its main uses and benefits? Keep reading! The food industry is increasingly including almonds and its various processed forms, such as pastes, dices, slices and slivers, in the formulation of products and new…
The food industry is currently witnessing a new form of consumption. It must now abide by more sustainable processes and the use of innovative ingredients that are not only natural, but that also offer an added value and come from more environmentally-friendly sources. For this reason, it is vital for the entire industry to engage…
The popularity of nuts in the development of new products for the food industry grows with each passing year. In addition to the more traditional sectors that use this ingredient, such as chocolate, bakery, ice cream and nougat, there is an increasing number of manufacturers who choose to enhance their products with nuts and its…
The way we eat has been drastically changing during the last few years. The lines that once divided the moments of consumption of many food products are becoming increasingly blurry, and because of this, industrial manufacturers are working to strengthen the nutritional profile of products so that they can be considered suitable for any time…
Nut powder is seeing an unprecedented level of acceptance among consumers. This trend comes hand in hand with the boom of plant-based proteins – especially as a result of the pandemic. Growth expectations for this market in the last few years have been spectacular, and in fact, several experts and studies attribute its growth to…
Every year, food industry manufacturers continue innovating and introducing new products in an attempt to attract new market segments, diversify their offerings and align with the new trends that drive food consumption among consumers. In all of these innovations, nuts and all of its derivatives are increasingly valued ingredients by innovation and product managers. In…
Food safety certifications are today the best proof that a food product meets all quality, hygiene, safety and ingredient integrity requirements when made available for sale. For this reason, different food industries are increasingly interested in obtaining the most important certificates – those that are issued and verified by prestigious, specialised external organisations. The…
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