21 - 25 FEBRUARY 2021
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE
Snacks produced through wholegrain lentil flour have been found to meet consumer acceptability with respect to the textural and structure aspects
The rising number of people following animal-free diets is one potential driver of the boom the pulse industry is experiencing.
Source: Globe News Wire and Plant Based News
Asia-Pacific is the largest market for cereals and grains seeds and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period.
During the lockdown this year, consumers started baking more which resulted in all-purpose flour going out of stock. A huge influx of consumers started experimenting with alternative flours such as nut flours.
Source: Globe News Wire and Soya Grains Alliance
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to greater demand for eat-at-home products like breakfast cereals and snack bars. Uncertainty about how long social-distancing will last has led many consumers to stock up on long-lasting cereal products like breakfast cereals, granola bars and other cereal bars.
Many people due to changing life style prefer cereal bars as an alternative to the less-healthy snacks which provide a rapid source of energy.
Source: Research and Markets
