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SINGAPORE (May 23, 2024) — Tapping on forward-looking market insights and a deep understanding of its customers and consumers in the region, Cargill is showcasing its high-quality gourmet products and versatile solutions for chocolate, compounds, fillings & coatings, and decorations, specially tailored for chefs and food professionals in the hospitality industry at this week’s Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) in Singapore which opens today.

“We are seeing a growing consumer appetite for indulgent experiences and higher ingredient consciousness. Across APAC, consumers have shown that they prioritize rich flavors and attractive visuals when it comes to indulgence, and they desire to maintain good health from their food and beverage choices. Inspired by these trends, the gourmet chocolate innovations we are bringing to FHA will enable our foodservice customers in APAC to develop delightful culinary offerings which consumers want to enjoy. At the same time, our bean-to-bar capabilities in Asia, from sustainable sourcing commitment to product co-creation, position us to deliver even greater value as our customers’ partner of choice for innovation and growth,” shared Xiaoling Liu, Indulgence Leader, Food Solutions Asia Pacific, Cargill.

“Experience It” is a key theme revealed in Cargill’s 2024 TrendTrackerTM proprietary research which provides annual insights into global & regional consumer food & beverage trends. Consumers place a high level of importance on experiences. Through their food and drink, consumers seek experiences that are novel and exciting, nostalgic and comforting, indulgent and pampering. The TrendTracker reported that 33% of APAC consumers believe that rich flavors and tastes are essential for an indulgent experience, and caramel in particular proves popular, as 2 in 5 consumers are most interested in caramel flavors among emerging flavors of chocolate or chocolate products. To meet this consumer desire, Cargill is presenting its range of creative gourmet chocolate solutions with complex caramel flavors, including:

Pâtissier by Aalst ChocolateTM Chocolate Artisan Sol, the easy-to-use chocolate caramel buttons with strong creamy and nutty profile

Pâtissier by Aalst ChocolateTM Chocolate Artisan Milk Carmelo, the smooth milk chocolate that reveals a strong creamy and caramel first note with a hint of nuttiness profile.

Veliche® Euphoria Caramel, easy-to-use white chocolate caramel buttons offering rich and intense caramel with cookie notes and a hint of saltiness and balanced caramelized sugar on the finish.

About Cargill

Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.

Our 160,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 159 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

Source: https://www.cargill.com/