A stroll down any aisle at this year’s IFT Food Expo provided a glimpse of current and upcoming trends in functional foods and beverages. From the growing popularity of barley and omega-3 fatty acids to the increasingly sophisticated ingredient applications showcased by suppliers, there were insights to be gained by everyone.
For example, growing evidence shows that the increasing popularity of berries and berry flavors in recent years is now extending to other, less-well-known superfruits, such …