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🎉  𝗙𝗶𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!  🎉 We're almost 2 weeks on from #FiE24 now, and we're still walking on clouds after such a successful show! We sipped, shared, and showcased the best of what we offer. Here's a quick rundown of the excitement: ☕ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟱𝟬 𝗖𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱! Our functional mushroom coffee was a showstopper! More than 350 attendees fuelled their day with our special blend of Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Chaga, and KSM-66 Ashwagandha. Who said trade show coffee can't be extraordinary? 📚 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 We were thrilled to see so much interest in our functional ingredients library and application focused offerings. In fact, we ran out of our application-specific mini brochures halfway through the show! More than 1,500 mini brochures and full ingredient index books are now in the hands of innovators across the industry. 💬 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 Our meeting tables were buzzing with discussions about how we can help shape the future of food, beverage, and nutraceutical products. 👥𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 From casual conversations to building new relationships on stand, we met hundreds of incredible innovators for the first time. It’s exciting to see so much enthusiasm for the solutions we offer. 🤝  𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 A highlight of the show was spending time with the Dairygold board and wider team. Strengthening our relationship promises even greater collaboration and value for both companies moving forward. 💡  𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The buzz around our functional mushroom offers and our new UbiOmega ingredient was electric, and we loved diving deep into conversations on functional beverages, sports nutrition, and the future of wellness products. 🎯 Our #FiE24 in numbers: 350+ Mushroom coffee samples enjoyed 1,500+ brochures distributed 100+ hosted meetings Hundreds of new connections

Expo West is the biggest week of the year in Natural Foods. It's our Superbowl! The energy is unmatched and it’s a thrill to get everyone in the biz together to share what we’ve all been working on since last year. This year was extra special because we were semifinalists in the Expo West Pitch Slam! It was an exhilarating way to kick off the show. I couldn’t have done it without my team and I’m so thankful for the support of Nicole Herman, Alissa Alban, Jordan Shimada and Aaron Reiss. Now to recap my predictions vs the real thing! - Prebiotic ingredients and sodas were everywhere! We saw plenty of prebiotic gut healthy sodas and fiber supplements and powders. I don’t think this is going away as most Americans are fiber deficient - Allergen friendly - I thought there would be more brands featuring this prominently, there was a presence but not as widespread as I would’ve thought - Full sugar, full fat, full dairy was definitely there. Lots of decadence combined with new flavors especially international - Gen z’ing of brands was definitely there, especially in supplements and beverage. I believe Prime has made investors confident in a playbook of targeting gen z using branding - Regenerative is a macro trend I don’t see going away. A combination of dairy, meat and grain used to improve soil health is a win win win for everyone. I’m excited to see ROC become more common and accessible! - Gut health was top of mind I think for many brands but wasn’t as loud as I thought. Unexpected Trends: - Refined sugar is back as a viable option - consumers love it and in moderations it’s manageable - Dates, dates and more dates - date sugar, date syrup, dates everywhere Intense flavors - consumers are looking for more than the typical sea salt, cheese, peanut butter, blueberry - Brands not announcing new things but rather focusing on the existing and optimizing or extending formats - Snacks for toddlers and small children - under-appreciated category but such an opportunity for brands to build early Where you at Expo too? Comment below with your takeaways and observations. I’d love to compare notes. #CPG #Retail #Entrepreneurship

Ready to Rumble! Come and visit Ingrizo at #Intrafood24 Discover latest innovations and trends in food and nutra at Booth D01! #Intrafood #Voedingsindustrie #Nutrasector #Innovatie #Ingrediënten #Netwerken #FoodTrends #Seminars #FoodScience

Don´t miss the Symrise keynote at the Food Tech Congress today! The FoodTech Congress in Warsaw is in full swing, with Symrise AG as a gold sponsor! The #FoodTechCongress in Warsaw is in full swing. Today, Jérôme Raudin from Symrise is talking about the challenges manufacturers of alternative protein products are facing. He explains how Symrise can support the development of great tasting products supporting a healthy lifestyle. See us on the main stage at 12.45 pm! #FTC2024 #Symrise #alternativeproteins #foodtech

📢 Calling all Innovators in the Food Industry! 🌱🍽️ Are you ready to showcase your groundbreaking products and solutions at our upcoming exhibition? We're thrilled to invite exhibitors who are at the forefront of food innovation to join us and captivate our audience with their cutting-edge offerings. Here's why you should be part of this event: 1️⃣ Plant-Based to Technology-Driven Solutions: Whether you're revolutionizing farming practices or developing state-of-the-art food processing technologies, this is your chance to demonstrate how your innovations are shaping the future of food production. 2️⃣ Creative Menu Development: Calling all chefs, food scientists, and culinary creatives! Showcase your most innovative dishes and menu concepts that push the boundaries of flavor, sustainability, and accessibility. Let your culinary prowess shine! 3️⃣ Personalized/Customized Nutrition: Do you offer personalized nutrition solutions tailored to individual needs? Bring your expertise to our exhibition and educate consumers on how your products can empower them to achieve their health and wellness goals like never before. 4️⃣ Eco-Friendly Packaging: If your company is leading the charge in sustainable packaging solutions, we want you front and center. Show attendees how your eco-friendly packaging alternatives are not only reducing environmental impact but also enhancing the overall consumer experience. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry professionals, enthusiasts, and potential partners. Reserve your spot as an exhibitor today and be part of the conversation driving innovation in the food industry! #FoodAFair #FoodInnovation #Exhibition #Innovators #Sustainability #JoinTheRevolution #FoodExpo #RetailIndustry #NetworkingOpportunity #HyderabadEvents #BusinessConnections

In the hustle and bustle of today's world, it's easy to overlook the simple joys of life, like enjoying a meal with loved ones. But for millions around the globe suffering from chewing or swallowing difficulties, the act of eating isn't just a pleasure—it's a challenge. Meet Liquid Foodies, one of the latest Sprout Accelerator Autumn24 Cohort members and a food tech company on a mission to help chewing or swallowing sufferers enjoy their favourite food easily. Read more to find out about the founders of Liquid Foodies, Jill (Jie) Zheng and Parco Jiang 👉 https://bit.ly/3wO7uj9

🔈 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Caroline Cotto The latest episode of Future Food Cast features Caroline Cotto, Director of the NECTAR, an initiative under Food System Innovations. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - Strategic sensory testing to drive plant-based adoption - Why taste testing is crucial for mainstreaming alternative proteins - Nectar's operational pillars: Learn, Support, and Celebrate Discover how Nectar is reshaping the market with forward-thinking strategies and meaningful collaboration. 🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the evolving alternative protein landscape! The full episode link is in the comments section below. #AlternativeProtein #FoodInnovation #Plantbased #foodindustry #sustainabilitymatters #technology

🌱 Exciting News from PlantBased Solutions! 🌱 We're thrilled to attend Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit in Chicago next week! This premier event is a hub for global food industry innovators, dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in alternative protein development. At PlantBased Solutions, our mission is to propel the plant-based food sector forward through innovation, quality, and sustainability. We'll be delving into: 🔹 Innovative Ingredients 🔹 Technological Advancements 🔹 Market Trends 🔹 Investment Opportunities Follow the link to learn more about our role and objectives at the summit and please reach out if you will be attending and would like to connect. #FutureFoodTech #AlternativeProteins #PlantBasedSolutions #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodTech #Networking #InvestmentOpportunities

Join the Healthy Snacking Conversation Discover the latest trends and insights on healthy snacking by attending our upcoming virtual panel discussion. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts and like-minded individuals who share your passion for healthy living. Register now! #healthy #snacks #virtualpaneldiscussion #bazanafoods #provfoods #fmtmagazine #foodmarketing #foodtechnology

🌱 As R&D efforts continue, we can expect to see more innovative and delicious hybrid products hitting the market. 🍔 🌎 These products are not only catering to different dietary needs but also addressing important environmental concerns. In this article, Lloyd Fuller caught up with Dr Isabel Trogh, Customer Technical Support Manager at BENEO, Andrew Arentowicz, CEO of blended meat startup, 50/50 Foods, Inc, Nesli Sözer, Research Professor at Finland’s VTT, Shalom Daniel, Co-founder & CEO, Mush Foods, Eugenia Sagué, CEO & Co-Founder, Cultimate, Joshua March, CEO & Co-founder at SCiFi Foods, and Luke MacQueen, Co-Founder & CSO of Tender Food. 📰 Check out the full deep dive on hybrid foods in the latest issue of Protein Production Technology International magazine. 👇 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02tw88T0 #foodinnovation #hybridfoods #sustainability #futureofproteinproduction