Industry Insights

The Foodiglobal Blog

Market intelligence, commodity trends, and trade insights from EU, USA, China, and Middle Eastern food markets — concise 3-minute reads.

Industry News2026-09-156 min read

Vanilla: The Gourmet Spice and Its Wild Price Ride

From Madagascar cyclones to synthetic competition, vanilla has seen some of the most extreme price swings in the food ingredient world. Here's what gourmet buyers and extract manufacturers need to know.

Dairy2026-07-074 min read

Lactose-Free Dairy: The Boom Fueled by Gut Health Awareness

Lactose intolerance is reshaping dairy demand. With gut health awareness booming, lactose-free milk and powders have moved from niche to mainstream — and prices have climbed steadily since 2024. Here is where the market stands today.

Industry News2026-06-233 min read

ILLEXAO™ EN 10: The Cocoa Butter Equivalent Reshaping Enrobing — Demand & Prices Over Two Years

AAK's ILLEXAO™ EN 10 has rapidly emerged as a go-to cocoa butter equivalent for chocolate enrobers worldwide. As raw cocoa butter prices surged to historic highs, buyers turned to CBEs — and ILLEXAO™ EN 10 led the charge. Here's what happened to demand and pricing over the past two years.

Additives2026-06-164 min read

EU Tightens the Rules on Synthetic Colour Additives: What Food Manufacturers Must Know

The European Commission is intensifying scrutiny of synthetic colour additives in food, with new re-evaluations, labelling obligations and potential restrictions already moving through the regulatory pipeline. Here is what is changing and what it means for your formulations.

Industry News2026-05-124 min read

Palm Oil: Demand Shifts, Falling Benchmark Prices & the Rising Cost of Logistics

Palm oil benchmark prices fell sharply last month amid softer demand signals, yet rising freight and logistics costs are offsetting buyer gains. We examine what's driving the market, where sustainability stands, and what EU buyers need to know right now.

EU Markets2026-05-044 min read

Tomato Paste Wholesale: EU & Middle East Market Trends (2025–2026)

Global tomato paste trade is tightening. With Chinese crop yields down and Gulf demand rising, Hot Break and Cold Break prices are trending upward in both EU and Middle East markets. Here's what buyers need to know.

Middle East2026-04-304 min read

FAO Sounds the Alarm: Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Its Ripple Effects on Food Additives & Dairy Markets

As tensions mount around the Strait of Hormuz, the FAO has issued a stark warning on global food commodity disruption. Dairy ingredients and food additives — heavily dependent on Middle East transit routes — are already feeling the pressure. Here's what buyers need to know.

Industry News2026-04-255 min read

Cocoa's Uncertain Future: Price Volatility, Sustainable Technology & the Rise of Plant-Based Alternatives

Cocoa prices have hit historic highs while supply chains face structural stress. We examine what's driving the volatility, how new sustainable production technologies are reshaping the industry, and why plant-based cocoa alternatives are gaining serious traction among food manufacturers.

Additives2026-04-194 min read

Xanthan Gum: Uses, Quality Standards, Key Producers & Price Trends 2024–2026

Xanthan gum remains one of the most versatile and widely used food additives globally. With demand rising across food, pharma, and oilfield sectors, here's everything buyers and procurement teams need to know — from quality benchmarks to price movements over the past two years.

Plant-Based2026-04-145 min read

Premium Pea Protein Hydrolysate: Why Buyers Are Scrambling in 2026

From sports nutrition to infant formula, demand for high-grade pea protein hydrolysate is outpacing supply. With prices climbing sharply and lead times stretching, here's what European buyers need to act on now.

Plant-Based2026-04-144 min read

Rising Demand and Prices for Premium Pea Protein Hydrolysate

Global demand for premium quality pea protein hydrolysate is surging as manufacturers seek clean-label, plant-based alternatives. Supply tightness and elevated raw material costs are pushing prices to new highs — here's what buyers need to know.

EU Markets12 April 20263 min read

EU Food Additives Market 2026: What Buyers Need to Know

New EU regulations are reshaping the additives landscape — from tighter labelling rules to updated E-number lists. Here's what food manufacturers and ingredient buyers should be watching closely.

Asia & China10 April 20263 min read

China's Morel Mushroom Harvest Season 2026: Supply Signals

Early reports from Yunnan and Sichuan provinces indicate a moderate harvest season for wild morel mushrooms. Here's what that means for European buyers and price expectations through Q3.

Middle East8 April 20263 min read

Middle East Food Import Trends: Opportunities for European Traders

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are accelerating food import diversification strategies. European food ingredient suppliers are well-positioned — but preparation matters.