By Almond Board of California As food and beverage trends evolve, almonds continue to possess undeniable consumer appeal, aligning with growing demand for transparency, plant-forward innovation, holistic and personalized nutrition, and tantalizing sensory experiences. In fact, Innova research shows that global almond product introductions continue to rise. Almonds experienced double-digit growth (+13%) between 2018 and 2019, with 12,206 new almond products introduced globally. Innova Market Insights recently unveiled its annual Top Ten Trends for 2021, which spotlight five key trends to consider when formulating with almonds: Transparency Triumphs This leading trend incorporates both clean living lifestyles and demands for information on sustainable sourcing. Three in five global consumers say that they are interested in "learning more about where their food comes from and how it is made." Consumers want to know what a product contains, including health-driven factors such as natural, organic, no additives or artificial ingredients, as well as clean label features.