Market Intelligence Report – Into the great Unknown Q1 2025
By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Where does one even start? Tariffs? Cargill’s anti-dumping suit? Demand for containers? The only thing we are missing is a pandemic. We will dive into the burning dumpster in a bit but first let’s have a look at things that look Read more…
Juxtaposing 2017 Tariffs to Projected 2025 and the Repercussions
The tariffs implemented in 2017, and the potential tariffs projected for 2025 reflect different economic climates, policy objectives, and international trade dynamics. Here is a comparison of these tariffs, along with their potential ramifications in the food ingredient space: 2017 Tariffs Overview: The administration introduced tariffs primarily on steel and Read more…
Growing Market for Organic Ingredients
The organic ingredients market has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, reflecting a broader shift in consumer preferences towards health and sustainability. The global organic food and beverage market was valued at approximately $150 billion in 2021[i] and is projected to reach over $300 billion by 2028, growing Read more…
Mitigating Tariffs Exposure with Food Ingredients
The proposed 2025 tariffs will have a wide range of effects on the price of food ingredients. Here’s how these tariffs might impact food ingredient pricing: Increased Import Costs: Potential tariffs in 2025 may arise from ongoing geopolitical tensions, shifts in trade policy, or efforts to address trade imbalances and Read more…
Receptors Are Just a Matter of Taste
There are around 2,000 to 8,000 taste buds. Think of them as tiny flavor detectives stationed all over your tongue, eagerly waiting for delicious flavors to arrive. Each bud is home to specialized receptors, ready to spring into action as soon as they detect something flavorful. Taste receptors are not Read more…
Milling and Particle Reduction in Sweetening Systems
Icon Foods’ milling and particle reduction offers significant benefits to food formulators and manufacturers looking to enhance their products, particularly in the realm of clean label sugar reduction regarding sweeteners and sweetening systems. Improved Solubility and Consistency: By reducing particle size, sweeteners become more soluble, allowing for easier incorporation into Read more…
Market Intelligence – 2025 Ingredient Outlook
Market Intelligence By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Six months ago, I took a title change. [1] It was time for me to hand the reins over to the younger generation so they could get their turn. This is not a move I regret. It has given me Read more…
