The plant-based food trend is unstoppable. European consumers are increasingly shifting towards plant-based products because of a growing trend to vegan and flexitarian diets. In the last two years, sales value of plant-based food increased over 49%. All this means that the dairy industry faces important...
Meat is one the most demanded and highest spending items in the shopping cart in Europe. According to the European Commission, last year this product accounted for 14.5% of family food expenses. To maintain customers and prevent consumers from seeking cheaper alternatives, it is necessary to...
Blendhub and local organization eKutir have leveraged their core capabilities to innovate and create shared value along the Ragi value chain by applying technology to improve farming practices, revitalize crops and digitize quality control. Consumption of ragi (finger millet), a cereal originating in different regions of...
In the Middle East there is a strong tradition of cheese consumption, with 98% of people consuming cheese on a regular basis. Market data point to an average growth in the region of 2% in volume and 9% in value over the next three years....
Ice cream manufacturers in India have been facing the same challenges for years when producing ice cream: it is often difficult to achieve homogenous blends and smooth, creamy textures. Maintaining consistency, high resistance to melting and preventing ice crystal growth is critical to obtain a high-quality final product in extreme temperatures, as...
How can we ensure a safer, more sustainable and healthier food system? Which path should the food industry take to meet current challenges? Last week I took part on the FoodTure event organised by AZTI innovation centre. FoodTure is an innovation platform to drive the transformation of the agri-food industry towards a more sustainable system. This...
The instant hot beverage market in the US has great growth potential but it involves a big innovation challenge for food brands. Consumers demand diversity of flavors and healthy alternatives, such as plant-based, dairy-free or sugar-free products. The time of traditional coffee or tea with milk...
It has been one year since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic and the first lockdown, which forced millions of people to telework. One year later, workers and companies are still adapting to this situation. Teleworking has clear advantages in terms of work-life balance and environmental...
Blendhub's production hub in Mexico has obtained international CCOF certification to handle, store and manufacture fully organic products. CCOF is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. This certification will allow Blendhub to operate in the...
Including fruit in ice creams helps improve flavour and colour as well as the products’ nutritional and organoleptic profile. But it also requires ensuring the right texture and performance of the final product. At Blendhub we are committed to support the Indian ice cream and fruit industries in developing solutions that help optimize product performance and costs. Accordingly, we have developed new ingredients...