Food prep and ingredients

Under the USDA GATS categorization, this diverse category encompasses a wide range of products, including drink mixes like cocktail mixers, coffee creamers, and fortified fruit juices. It also includes whipped cream and toppings, sugar-free candies, food coloring and flavoring, roasted malt, protein concentrates, processed sugars (such as colored sugar), and even cough drops. Essentially, it covers any ingredient used in or on a product, including mixes, doughs, and all frozen items.

Innovative companies in this sector are continuously developing ingredients for the food processing, baking, and confectionery industries. These include additives designed to enhance flavor, appearance, and texture, as well as cutting-edge functional food ingredients and nutraceuticals that offer health benefits.