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Imagine having a roadmap to guide you as you bring your products to life. For food and beverage professionals, the Taste Charts offer this invaluable foresight. Enriched by the expertise of our flavour scientists, the Charts are built from a comprehensive combination of advanced analytics, retail and foodservice trends, social media insights, AI-driven menu analysis, and retrospective retail innovation data. In our latest Newsroom feature, Soumya Nair, Global Consumer Research and Insights Director, and David Deeley, Senior Insights Manager for Europe discuss some of the key insights driving future flavours in 2025 and beyond. Read more from Soumya and David: https://lnkd.in/eRzKxanV #Kerry2025TasteCharts #FoodIndustry #ConsumerInsights

As consumer knowledge and interest in sustainability continues to grow, companies are increasingly turning to the trusted practice of regenerative agriculture as one solution to advance their sustainability goals. By integrating age-old traditions with modern sustainable farming practices, regenerative agriculture aims to not only sustain current resources but actively restore and regenerate the health of our land. Abby Otto, Senior Sustainability Specialist shares more on the benefits and challenges of regenerative agriculture here: https://lnkd.in/epq-qXEg #RegenerativeAgriculture #Agriculture #Sustainability

There is little that rivals the iconic, sweet taste of vanilla. However, the combined impact of climate change and the labour-intensive nature of vanilla cultivation, amongst other challenges, have made it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to source high-quality, responsibly harvested beans. That’s why, 10 years ago we founded the ‘Tsara Kalitao’ programme. To ensure that the vanilla you produce and innovate with is not only responsibly sourced, but of the highest quality. In partnership with Authentic Products, Tsara Kalitao has helped to enhance small-holder livelihoods in Madagascar, improve education, empower local women and elevate the quality of vanilla beans. What has the programme achieved in the last decade? ➡️ 1000+ farmers have been trained on ‘Best Practice Management’ for vanilla growing and cultivation. ➡️ 11 villages have actively participated in training - supported by 7 dedicated staff members, including 3 agronomists. ➡️ 50 financial skills training sessions have been provided to local women resulting in better management of family income, stock management and additional income diversification. ➡️ Vanilla theft levels have significantly decreased. ➡️ 19 schools have enrolled in monitored education programs, ensuring school attendance over workforce participation. The programs have been officially recognised by the Madagascan government, benefiting more than 3,000 children, with exam pass rates increasing fourfold to 79%. To learn more about our ‘Tsara Kalitao’ sustainability programme and our vanilla extracts and flavours, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7SgQ9Pz Image credit: Christopher Heaney, Charlendaise Jacob, Michel Aubanel (Kerry) #Vanilla #Ingredients #Flavours

With consumer tastes and expectations changing so rapidly, food and beverage brands can struggle to keep products innovative. One such brand faced this challenge and turned to us for help in introducing exciting new flavours to their product lineup. Their goal? To stand out from the competition. Scroll through the images below to see what we did to help them increase both consumer interest in their new flavours and boost product sales. Then view the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dp3F5eE6 #Kerry2025TasteCharts #FoodandBeverage #FoodInnovation #Flavour

We are back with our first newsletter of the year, where we look at the practice of regenerative agriculture and its potential as a sustainable solution for companies with ambitious sustainability goals. You will also have access to our recent webinar where our CEO, Edmond Scanlon, participates in an expert panel discussion on how the food industry can tackle challenges such as rising food costs, changing demographics and evolving consumer preferences. Click the image below to read more. #FoodIndustry #RegenerativeAgriculture #HealthandNutrition #FoodScience

Hungry to discover what salty snack flavours will entice consumer taste buds in 2025? Snack your way through some of the fastest-growing salty snack trends from around the globe below. When you’re ready, explore the full spectrum of mouth-watering snacks waiting for you in this year’s Taste Charts: https://lnkd.in/exU6bY8J #Kerry2025TasteCharts #Salt #Snacks

Citrus steals the limelight in this year's Taste Charts with every region bursting with refreshingly zesty flavours! Japanese Sudachi, Mikan Satsuma, and Calamansi are adding a citrus-infused flair to foods and beverages across Asia. In Australia and Europe, Finger Limes and Verbana are squeezing onto the scene. More tangy tastes await to be discovered. Download the 2025 Taste Charts: https://lnkd.in/d3_nvGzM #Kerry2025TasteCharts #Citrus #Ingredients #FoodInnovation

As we progress into a new year, we are pleased to announce several senior executive appointments that will position Kerry for a new phase of growth. ➡️ Oliver J Kelly will transition from his role as CEO, North America, to become our Group Chief Commercial Officer. In this new role, Oliver will have executive responsibility for global commercial effectiveness and customer relationships, while continuing to be based at our US headquarters in Beloit. ➡️ John Cahalane will succeed Oliver as President and CEO, North America. John, who previously served as CEO, Africa, Middle East and Asia (APMEA), will now drive business and innovation in the North American region. ➡️ Peter Dillane will take over from John as President and CEO, APMEA. Peter will focus on expanding our footprint across this region, leveraging his local and global expertise to support new and existing customers. ➡️ These appointments coincide with the planned retirement of Malcolm Sheil, who will leave the business later this year after a distinguished 36-year career at Kerry. Malcolm's tenure has spanned several continents and roles, including Group Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Kerry Europe. Oliver, John, and Peter bring a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to their new roles. We are excited to see the positive impact they will have on our customers and the continued growth of our company. We also extend our best wishes to Malcolm in his final year at Kerry. #InspiringFood #NourishingLife #WeAreKerry

The freshness factor is what makes consumers reach to the back of the shelf to grab what they perceive as the freshest option available. But in bakery, there's a fine line between freshness and spoilage. So, what happens when freshness fails? Issues like early staleness, mould, and rancid flavours means baked goods end up in the bin. This leads to substantial financial implications for brands, not only in terms of immediate waste, but also loss of consumer trust, and potential long-term brand abandonment. This is why we take a holistic approach when reformulating your bakery recipe. So that your consumers can enjoy a fresher taste and texture, and longer mould-free shelf life. Learn more about turning bakery freshness into brand loyalty: https://lnkd.in/em2VHxSX #Bakery #BakedGoods #Bread

What flavours will hit the sweet spot in 2025? We are seeing caramel delights like Cajeta and Dulce de Leche serving up sweetness throughout Latin America. Meanwhile, fruity notes such as Guava and Pear are satisfying sweet-toothed consumers across Africa. Browse the full spectrum of sweet flavours in your region: https://lnkd.in/e8n4Mw8b #Kerry2025TasteCharts #Flavours #FoodTrends