With demand for wheat – and other commodity ingredients – at an all-time high, supply remains constrained and only growing in price due to the continued crisis in Ukraine.
In this environment, the biggest opportunity for innovation in the dairy market is to formulate products for consumers who purchase both dairy and dairy-alternative products, according to a dairy flavors and ingredients report from market research firm Mintel.
While innovation in the dairy category has been impacted by the pandemic and inflation, processors have found successful innovation centers around plant-based alternatives, new formats, simple ingredient listings and formulations that meet specific dietary needs.
While direct-gas-fired (DGF) ovens remain popular, they tend to require more upkeep because of the substantial number of burners. That’s why many oven experts, even manufacturers of DGF ovens, suggest turning to air-impingement ovens or convection heat to save cold, hard cash.
It’s this return to baking roots, that Richard Charpentier, chief executive officer of Baking Innovation and Baking & Snack Pro Tip columnist, believes will provide the baking industry with a path for future growth and innovation.
Chicago-based Technomic research showed that 42% of consumers are more likely to try a new or unique flavor from a restaurant than when cooking at home. Technomic research showed that 42% of consumers are more likely to try a new or unique flavor from a restaurant than when cooking at home.