Almonds are the number 1 nut ingredient globally
Almonds were the most frequently used nut ingredient in new products launched globally in the twelve months to September 2021 according to the Innova Market Insights.
Almonds were the most frequently used nut ingredient in new products launched globally in the twelve months to September 2021 according to the Innova Market Insights. More than twelve thousand new products were launched around the world with almonds as an inclusion. This compares to 7,551 new products with hazelnuts as an ingredient and 4,945 cashew inclusions.
| October to September | 2020-21 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 12,096 | 11,682 |
| Hazelnuts | 7,551 | 7,157 |
| Cashews | 4,945 | 4,418 |
| Walnuts | 2,198 | 1,981 |
| Pistachios | 1,236 | 1,224 |
| Macadamias | 591 | 545 |
| Peanuts | 8,201 | 7,847 |
Almonds popularity as a value-adding ingredient in multiple categories in the 2020-21 year is consistent with the market’s performance in the previous period. Almonds offer value to food manufacturers globally through its versatility and high nutritional quality. Almonds are an ideal ingredient in both sweet and savoury products and literally cover all eating occasions from snack to meals and from breakfast, lunch and dinner.
