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FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS 13 – 14 May 2019 Amsterdam www.foodinnovateworld.com 155 food & beverage innovators, developers, researchers and marketers from across Europe have shared their insights into the industry. Take a look at their main areas of focus… Which do you consider most critical to your business? What are your biggest challenges? What areas of focus will have the biggest impact upon the industry in the next 5 years? Standing out in a competitive market Lowering costs vs maintaining quality Regulatory compliance Sourcing sustainable ingredients & packaging Navigating political climates e.g. Brexit State of the art equipment, technologies & softwares Hiring, managing & retaining a talented workforce Social responsibility Staying ahead of consumer trends Reducing sodium, fat & sugar Programme expansion to new & emerging markets Alternative proteins & the health & wellbeing market Increasing speed to market Shelf life extension & clean label preservatives Industry Report 2018 What products and solutions are currently of interest to you? www.foodinnovateworld.com Stats taken from 155 respondents New Product Development Research & Development Consumer Feedback Regulatory Issues Health Claims Expanding to New And Emerging Markets Health and Wellness New Ingredients Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility Open Innovation Retail Industry New Flavours/Colourings/Aromas Shelf Life Extension Fat/Sodium Reduction Private Label Competition Disease Prevention New Softwares Organic Internal Conflict Management 76.8 % 71.6 % 56.8 % 47.1 % 44.5 % 42.6 % 44.5 % 38.7 % 38.1 % 34.8 % 31.0 % 24.5 % 30.3 % 22.6 % 20.7 % 18.7 % 14.8 % 11.6 % 11.0 % 50.3 % 45.8 % 43.9 % 41.3 % 38.1 % 35.5 % 32.3 % 31.6 % 18.7 % 15.5 % Health and Wellness Sustainability/CSR Social Media Emerging Technologies Expanding To New/Emerging Markets Personalised Nutrition Allergen Free Open Innovation New Softwares Shelf-Life Extension Protein (Animal and Non-Animal) 40.3 % Natural Ingredients 63.1 % Flavors 45.6 % Design/Branding 43.0 % Open Innovation/ Outsourcing 41.6 % Shelf-Life Extension 38.3 % Fibres/Starches 34.9 % Equipment 34.2 % Innovation Consultancies 37.6 % Fibres/Starches 32.9 % Sugar Substitutes (e.g. Stevia) 34.2 % Vegan Friendly Products 34.2 % Aromas 29.5 % Additives and Supplements 32.2 Technologies/ Software 28.2 % Salt/Sodium Substitutes 23.5 % Functional Ingredients 53.7 % 17 th Annual
