Eats Meets West Global innovations in food and beverage A blog by Nagase America

No longer just breakfast items, donuts are gaining popularity as snack indulgences eaten during the day.  In fact, Technomic’s latest “Breakfast Consumer Trend Report” found that 48% of consumers agree that they enjoy breakfast at non-traditional times.  Whether eaten during the morning or at midnight, donuts should look and taste as if they were freshly …

There is no doubt that freshness keeps consumers coming back for more, especially when it comes to packaged and convenience foods.  Over the next decade, the purchase of packaged and convenience foods is forecasted to increase 10%, according to the NPD Group (2013).  While consumers want products that meet the needs of their busy lifestyles, …

Welcome to Nagase America’s new blog, Eats Meets West!  This blog will share views on food and beverage that are both globally important and locally relevant. Written for food and beverage industry professionals, our blog will cover topics including: Consumer and market insights Technical solutions to formulation challenges Global food and beverage trends and innovations Information on Nagase’s proprietary ingredients, including TREHA® trehalose, pullulan …