"Factors such as changing consumer habits, new regulations as well as general economic development are fueling this development,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI.
With more and more products available in a wider variety of flavors, food and beverage manufacturers find themselves charting new ways to stay competitive and reach their customers.
The coming year will be a year of extremes, from “ancient” products including grains, recipes, practices and traditions to the use of technology to create more and better tasting plant-enhanced foods.
When PepsiCo employees were looking for ways to make a meaningful impact in inner city communities, they wanted to help children that couldn’t access the nutrition they needed.