The increased demand for natural, simple and flexible diets is further driving the expansion of vegetarian, vegan and other plant-based formulations. Aspirations for healthier lifestyles are motivating consumers to prioritise nuts, legumes, grains, fruit and vegetables, as well as plant-based meat substitutes and plant-based ingredients.
We’re also seeing growth in the amount of sweeteners, soluble fibre and starch used in product launches where no animal products are used.
Mintel GNPD 2015-2019, food and beverage new product launches with a vegan and/or no animal products claim on pack
Did you know that consumer preference for healthier eating is expanding beyond traditional plant-focused diets?
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19% of French, Italian and Spanish adults plan to incorporate more vegetarian into their diets1 |
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21% of US adults say “flexitarian” – a term for people who occasionally eat meat or fish – best describes their dietary preferences1 |
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42% of Chinese adults have had more plant-based food and drink at home1 |
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Source: 1) Mintel, Future of plant-based diets depends on flexibility, October 2019
As a result, food and beverage companies are responding with a surge in plant-based products. In the past five years there has been significant growth of global product launches containing no animal products.
Source: 1) Mintel GNPD 2015-2019, food and beverage, product launches with a vegan and/or no animal products claim on pack; beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); dairy (dairy, ice cream and desserts); soups, sauces and dressings (soups, sauces, dressings, spreads, prepared meals); bakery (baked goods, cereal, bars)
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Locust bean gum
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Maize
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Monk fruit
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Potato
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Stevia
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Sugar cane
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Tapioca
As the majority of our ingredients at Tate & Lyle come from plant sources, our ingredient solutions will help your product achieve its vegan, vegetarian, or non-animal product claims. These plant-based ingredients can be used to greatly improve product taste, texture and integrity.
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