Food and drinks market
The 10 essential cereals in your life
Cereals are one of the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. There is a wide variety of this kind of food. There are many types of cereals and we can consume them in different states. Wheat, maize, barley, rice, oats... All of them are foods we eat in different ways every day. Cereals are one of the most consumed products in the world. And they are the main source of sustenance of a large part of the world’s population. We ...
Interesting facts about beer
Beer, in its many versions, is one of the most popular drinks together with tea and coffee. Its characteristic bitter taste accompanies all sorts of moments everywhere in the world. Have you tried all the different styles? Interesting facts about beer Beer was invented in Iran about 7,500 years ago. To be precise, traces have been found in the ceramics excavated at Godin Tepe. It is thought that its inventors were the farmers of Egypt and ...
3D innovation in pasta and sauces
3D innovation has also reached the world of gastronomy. This culinary technique enables us to create customized food on demand. Vegetables, meat, fish, fruit, pasta and sauces made with a 3D printer: it may sound like science fiction but this is the future of the kitchens in restaurants all over the world. The controlled production of digital food is unparalleled. Chefs often tend to change a whole recipe to innovate and create a new dish, ...
Les en-cas du futur associeront saveur et santé
Depuis longtemps, les consommateurs recherchent, et de plus en plus, des aliments plus sains et qui contribuent à améliorer leur qualité de vie. Cette tendance est également présente dans les en-cas et les amuse-bouche. D’ailleurs, la frontière entre ce que l’on considère comme un aliment ou un en-cas est de plus en plus fine. Les adultes, dont les styles de vie sont chaque jour plus compliqués, recherchent des en-cas remplissant la ...
La couleur et les aliments s’unissent pour créer des produits inédits
La neurogastronomie nous a appris que le palais n’est pas le seul endroit du corps impliqué dans le plaisir de manger. L’odorat, la vue et l’ouïe jouent également un rôle important dans la perception d’un plat. Le neuromarketing nous apprend quant à lui que chaque couleur à un certain effet sur nous. L’industrie alimentaire a regroupé ces deux disciplines afin de créer des sensations et des aliments absolument nouveaux. La ...
La cuisine techno-émotionnelle et sa mise en scène
Aujourd’hui, nous transformons en expériences uniques ce qui n’était auparavant que des actions domestiques routinières. Dans un monde où manger, tout au moins pour la plupart d’entre nous, ne constitue plus une difficulté, la cuisine techno-émotionnelle vise à nous surprendre, et elle y parvient ! Sans négliger le goût et l’aspect nutritionnel, elle va bien au-delà. La cuisine techno-émotionnelle : cuisine, technique, ...
What you mustn’t leave out of your marketing plan for 2018?
The marketing plan is a basic tool used by all companies to communicate the message, the values and the essence of their product through the various channels, in order to attract new buyers and increase sales. In the case of the food and beverage industry, the marketing plan must include a detailed strategy that focuses on the end-use customers, the consumers. It is essential to know what flavours they like, what sensations they are looking ...
Sustainable coffee: biodegradable and edible capsules are here
The pleasure of drinking coffee has remained intact over the centuries, but the ways of consuming it have changed completely. In recent decades, the traditional coffee machine has given way to others that simplify its preparation with a simple capsule that contains all the intense aroma and flavour of this treasured beverage. These small containers have found a place in homes and offices all over world, and with them the plastic and ...
Clean label, the food industry’s commitment for 2018
Taking a look at the label on any food product and finding more preservatives, sweeteners and chemical additives than natural ingredients is a reality that many consumers encounter every day when doing their shopping and that more and more companies are trying to change with clean label, which has gone from being a trend to a standard within the food industry. According to a study carried out by C+R Research, some 69% of consumers ...
From the edible landscape to the glass: vegetables drinks, yogurts and ice creams
Soya, coconut, oats, almonds and even rice. The market for vegetables drinks has expanded beyond fruits and vegetables to include legumes and nuts in the last few years. This trend has been driven by the rise in popularity of veganism and healthy food, as well as increased lactose intolerance. In particular, it has opened up a wide range of possible innovations in the sector as regards the development of new healthy products adapted ...