Mediterranean almonds, a product with a promising future
Mediterranean almonds, grown across the Iberian Peninsula, are globally renowned for their exceptional quality. In this context, the partnership between Dcoop and Importaco stands out as a successful model that combines local sourcing, sustainability and processing excellence, bringing our almonds to the global food industry. Watch this video to discover all the details about this […]
Most important food certifications for industrial companies
Food safety certifications are today the best proof that a food product meets all quality, hygiene, safety and ingredient integrity requirements when made available for sale. For this reason, different food industries are increasingly interested in obtaining the most important certificates – those that are issued and verified by prestigious, specialised external organisations. The most important certification programmes cover all key aspects; in […]
Innovative solutions with nuts: driving product development in the gluten-free food industry and dairy alternatives
Are you looking to tap into new market niches and increase profitability through new product development? The gluten free food industry is making significant strides to meet the needs of consumers with special dietary requirements, such as those who suffer from coeliac disease or food intolerances. However, the current offerings still fall short of satisfying this growing […]
Food industry trends 2026 and main innovation drivers
Experts at the Institute of Food Technologists have identified the main food industry trends that will shape consumer behaviour and product development in 2026. Economic uncertainty and continued concern about food prices are making consumers more selective. They still want products that deliver pleasure, convenience, quality and health benefits, but they are less willing to […]
Emerging plant-based trends and innovations
Are you interested in the plant-based food and beverage market? Do you want to know what are the most important plant-based trends? Would you like to discover what products are being launched in this industry? We invite you to keep reading this article where we also delve deeper into the way in which nuts are […]
The indispensable role of nuts in sustainable food production
Consumers are increasingly paying attention to product labelling, nutritional information and the sustainable origin of what they consume. Major food manufacturers are striving to reduce their environmental impact and meet their customers’ new needs, in a long-distance race to exceed expectations, differentiate themselves from competitors and find new natural ingredients that are nutrient-rich whilst having […]
Zero waste almonds: an outreach project on all the uses of almonds
Almonds are the most consumed nuts in the world, be it as a snack or as an essential, healthy food. The almond fruit is composed of the seed, the shell, and the skin, with only 25% to 30% being the part that we traditionally consider the nut. Discover how every part of the almond is […]
Spanish almonds: a sustainable and booming product
It is believed that the first almond trees arrived in the Iberian Peninsula with the Phoenicians. However, it was the Romans who truly drove their cultivation forward. The current surge in consumption is driven by the substitution of animal proteins with plant-based sources and by almonds’ versatility, as it is used in numerous innovative products […]
Trends in nuts: Innovations in flavours and experience
The report by Importaco Nuts, ‘Trends and product development with nuts 2026′ in collaboration with Food Republik & Food Scouting, analyzes the evolution of the almond, peanut, hazelnut, cashew, and pistachio market. In the first installment, we addressed nut consumption in households and how the habits of new generations have evolved. In this article, we […]
Consumer trends: Changes in households and new generations
The Importaco Nuts report, developed in collaboration with Food Republik & Food Scouting, analyses how the market for almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews and pistachios is evolving. In this article, we’ll discuss the first trend: how changes in households and new generations are transforming the way snacks are purchased and consumed. Nuts as a key element in […]