It’s an unmistakable fact that consumers are becoming more discerning about the ingredients listed on food labels. They are scanning for signs of sugar or other ingredients they now consider “unhealthy”. Just as there is a growing preference towards more selections on organic produce, there is also a growing demand for natural flavoring in other food products.

Low-or no-calorie sweetener fans want to avoid sugar thinking it is the major cause of weight gain. But these alternatives are shunned by many who don’t trust low-calorie sweeteners. Their concerns relate to health, naturalness and taste. As more and more consumers are becoming aware of the health risks associated with obesity, both sides are uniting in the general agreement that sugar content needs to be reduced.

Our recruiting specialists at Key Corporate Services’ Food Ingredients division follow trends in the food industry closely as they place top candidates in executive positions. One undeniable trend relates to the changes in consumer preferences at the retail level brought about by an increasingly multicultural society. As our society becomes more diverse, we are seeing a trend towards spending more in the meat and seafood department than any other fresh department.

Recognizing a trend, McDonalds finally acquiesced to the consumer desire that they making their popular Egg McMuffin sandwich available all day. Other restaurants are following suit by offering morning items during nontraditional hours.

The increasing popularity of ethnic cuisine is fueling a rising demand for spices. According to Gary Augustine, executive director of market development for US Spices and herbs company Kalsec, “If you look at spice and herbs, the power of them…

Key Corporate Services is one of the top Food Ingredients recruiters in the country. We recognize that one of the most important characteristics of professionals in this industry is to be proactive in times of changes. As our tastes and dietary…

Donald Trump promised during his presidential campaign to deport individuals who may have crossed into the US illegally in the past but are currently living in the country. The degree to which his administration will pursue this agenda will have…

Food Ingredients, Additives & Nutraceuticals is a major division at Key Corporate Services. We recruit and place elite professionals within these industries on a continual basis. And, our recruiting specialists follow the industry trends closely. One growing trend in this…

As a major recruiter for Food Ingredients, Additives & Nutraceuticals, Key Corporate Services follows the trends in this industry closely. A major trend that’s somewhat unique to America involves flavor experimentation. Flavor profiles are certainly changing. Related to these changes…

As a leading Food Ingredients, Additives & Nutraceuticals Executive Recruiter specializes in placing elite professionals within these industries, Key Corporate Services follows the changing trends closely as the food industry works to meet changing consumer tastes in cuisine. A recent article…