10 Product Innovations from Cibus Show

Cibus, a bi-annual exhbition highlighting authentic Italian foods and beverages, is taking place this week, May 7-10, in Parma, Italy.

New this year is Cibus Innovation Corner, a showcase of the top 100 product innovations on display, chosen from among the 3,100 total exhibitors by a panel of food industry retailers, journalists, academics, and marketing professionals.The products chosen for the Innovation Corner cover six trends: health, convenience, free-from and vegan, packaging, taste, and specialty. The judging panel noted that most align with the overarching trend of consumer concerns with wellness.

Following is a look at 10 of the innovations on display. While some are not yet available in the United States, they offer a look at global trends and product development. A winner for most innovative in each of the six categories will be revealed on May 10 at the end of the Cibus show.

Grateable Balsamic Vinegar Sphere. Made from a proprietary natural process of high-pressure cooling and heating from Acetaia Terra del Tuono, this solid sphere of Balsamic vinegar of Modena can be grated like cheese, sliced, or minced. It remains stable at room temperature and is meant for garnishing pasta, meat or fish dishes, vegetables, and desserts.

Pasta with Kimbo Coffee Flour. This distinctive pasta is the result of a collaboration between La Fabbrica della di Grangnano and Caffe Kimbo. The pasta is made with coffee flour that offers a subtle flavor, plus added caffeine and fiber content.  

Brodo Mio Vegetable Broth. This dried vegetable broth from Taflo allows consumers to prepare the broth same as they would make tea. Each bag is filled with organic dried vegetables and contains no salt, yeast, gluten, or preservatives.

Polenta Valsugana Express. This instant, microwaveable polenta from Bonomelli is cooked in its own cup by just adding water and is ready in less than three minutes. Available in three flavors: multi grain, porcini mushroom, and cheese. One packet works as a meal for one person or a side dish for two. 

Calabrian Spicy Nduja in a Squeezeable Pouch. Nduja Calabrese, a traditional red hot chile paste condiment, is conveniently packaged in a squeezeable pouch, allowing for precise application and portion control.

Sweet Quinoa and Fruit. A single-serve, conveniently packaged dessert of quinoa and fresh fruit sold under the Viru brand. Available in several varieties including mango and passion fruit and mango and blueberries.  

Organic Mung Bean Fusilli. This gluten-free, vegan pasta under the Felicia brand name is made from organic mung beans, which are rich in protein, fiber, zinc, iron, and other minerals.

Chickpea Couscous. On trend for consumers seeking plant protein, this couscous from Sipa International is made from chickpea flour and is reported to be high in protein and fiber.

Chef in Black Flour Blends. A line of flour blends from Molini Spigadoro are colored through fruits, vegetables, and botanicals like carrot, pumpkin, and hibiscus and allow both professional and home bakers to create vibrant recipes. 

Turmeric Flavored Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray. Compagnia Alimentare Italiana uses an infustion process to create its sprayable olive oil with turmeric, a spice associated with high antioxidant properties. 

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