{"id":23921,"date":"2024-01-10T15:55:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T13:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itac-professional.com\/?p=23921"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:57:29","slug":"success-stories-innovation-nuts-food-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itac-professional.com\/en\/blog\/success-stories-innovation-nuts-food-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Success stories: Innovation regarding the application of nuts in the food industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The food industry is constantly evolving towards new technologies that aid in the development of products<\/strong> that are more sustainable, more attractive and healthier to consumers. In this new project of the creativity and inspiration hub<\/a> for professionals by Itac Professional, Importaco’s B2B brand, we highlight manufacturers who are revolutionising the way in which nut products have traditionally been formulated.<\/p>\n

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Innovation in the development of nut products<\/b><\/h2>\n

Nuts<\/a> are an increasingly common ingredient in the development of products for the food industry. Their great versatility, nutritional properties and their ability to enhance flavour and improve the sensory appeal of products make them an increasingly popular ingredient.<\/p>\n

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Many manufacturers who develop products with nuts \u2014such as snacks, pastries or confectionery\u2014 not only give this ingredient a greater role in their product ranges, but also work with new technologies that allow them to introduce this ingredient in a more transparent and natural way, reducing the use of additives such as colourings, preservatives or binding sugars.<\/p>\n

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Trends that are driving innovation include:<\/p>\n

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1. Naturalness<\/b><\/h3>\n

Naturalness. A concept that consumers relate to the origin of the food, the final properties of the product or the way in which the food is produced or processed.<\/p>\n

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2. The \u00abno added sugars\u00bb label\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The \u00abno added sugars\u00bb label. The challenge here is that the greater the sugar replacement, the more difficult it is for food formulators to achieve the taste, texture, colour or stability that consumers demand.<\/p>\n

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\"Nut<\/p>\n

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3. Convenience<\/b><\/h3>\n

Convenience. A concept that consumers relate to ease of use, nutritional value and functionality, and which, in turn, sparks a strong competition for innovation and added value among manufacturers.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0You may be interested in: The new applications of nuts in the food industry<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4.<\/strong> <\/span>Personalisation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Food companies have become aware of the growing demand for personalised products and are looking to incorporate advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analysis, to improve their new product development.<\/p>\n

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As is the case in other industries, personalisation in the food sector can also generate a competitive advantage, and innovation in this field is currently focused on two areas:<\/p>\n

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