The Parker Food Group announced that its compound coating capabilities are being expanded and optimized in order to provide its customers with maximum flexibility, function and flavor. The brand will now be offering full-scale lines alongside pilot plant capabilities as well as a dedicated dairy-free production area to accommodate solutions that aren't at risk of cross-contamination. The updates accommodate the changes taking place in the industry to help customers adapt to the needs of today's consumer.
GEO Greg Hodder spoke on the updates at the Parker Food Group saying, "Our customers need more than just a coating—they need a partner who can flex with flavor, format, and function. Whether it’s a better-for-you protein drizzle, a custom-colored cookie coating, or a nostalgic flavor remix, we’re built to help brands create what consumers crave.”
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dairy-free Product Innovation
- Expanding dedicated dairy-free production areas caters to the growing consumer demand for allergen-free confectionery products.
- Flavor Customization in Coatings
- Offering customizable confectionery coatings with innovative flavors enables brands to align their products with diverse consumer tastes.
- Pilot Plant Capabilities
- Introducing pilot plant capabilities allows for experimentation with new confectionery innovations before full-scale production, reducing risk and increasing adaptability.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Confectionery Manufacturing
- The confectionery manufacturing industry is poised for growth with the introduction of customizable and allergen-free coating options.
- Food Technology
- Advancements in food technology facilitate the development of bespoke coatings, enhancing both the aesthetic and nutritional profiles of confectionery products.
- Health and Wellness Foods
- The health and wellness food industry benefits from the creation of 'better-for-you' coatings that align with consumer preferences for healthier indulgence options.
