Kerr by Ingredion, a provider of real fruit and vegetable ingredients to food and beverage industries, is featuring solutions at IFT, within the Ingredion booth, S1131. They will showcase formulated solutions and blended solutions from Kerr by Ingredion, helping the industry drive innovation and growth by capturing the essence of fruit and vegetables. Stop by the booth and discover how the best of fruit, vegetable, botanical flavor, and functionality can help create a new generation of high-performance food and beverage products consumers will love.
“Clean labels continue to be a key purchasing driver for many consumers,” said Angela Tipton, marketing manager, Kerr by Ingredion. “According to Innova Market Insights, half of consumers say they would pay more for products with clean labels, and nearly two in three consumers report clean labels impact their purchasing decisions. Kerr by Ingredion’s cutting-edge facilities, extensive fruit and vegetable ingredient portfolio, and deep industry knowledge provide brands with unique solutions for taste and functionality that deliver not just a clean label, but a great-tasting and functional product consumers will love.”
IFT24 attendees are encouraged to visit booth S1131 and sample great-tasting concepts featured in a variety of on-trend applications, including, but not limited to:
Snacks: Layered Chocolate Raspberry Protein Bar
The protein bar market continues to grow steadily, with Gen Z in particular loving the “grab-and-go” nutrition opportunity it represents. Yet why settle for satisfying one consumer need when you can expand your audience? This concept delivers on multiple hot consumer trends: snacking, protein consumption, reduced sugar, clean label, and permissible indulgence. Chocolate pairs with luscious raspberry in a protein-rich, plant-based bar that offers reduced sugar. Features Kerr by Ingredion™ red raspberry PC 28 brix and Kerr by Ingredion™ cranberry juice concentrate 50 brix.
Confectionery: Blueberry Earl Grey Gummies
The gummy market is hot and is expected to grow at double digit (11.8%) rates between 2024 and 2030. Satisfy consumer needs for a clean label, gelatin-free, and reduced sugar confection with a unique, on-trend fruit and tea-based flavor profile. Features Kerr by Ingredion™ carrot juice concentrate, Kerr by Ingredion™ blueberry juice concentrate and Kerr by Ingredion™ earl grey tea.
Beverages: Lemongrass Chamomile Soda
Consumers want more than mere hydration and good taste from their beverage — they are seeking functionality that contributes to a healthier life. Taste the difference with this no-sugar-added, clean-tasting soda that offers botanically-based, mood-boosting benefits — all with a clean label. Features Kerr by Ingredion™ calm tea blend.
Learn more about the Kerr by Ingredion portfolio of fruit and vegetable juices, purees, concentrates, essences, distillates, and custom formulations by visiting the team at IFT24 booth S1131 or visit the Kerr website here.
