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Almonds: innovation and trends in 2025

In 2025, the almond and dried fruit industry is navigating an evolving landscape.

On one hand, extreme weather events challenge global dried fruit production; on the other, the health-conscious shift that consumers have embraced for some time continues to drive demand.

Almonds, considered a superfood in this scenario, are gaining increasing popularity on tables worldwide, expanding their consumption beyond seasonal trends and finding their way into diverse food applications. Supporting this surge in almond consumption at the national level, Circana data reports a 10% growth.

 

FOCUS ON OVERALL HEALTH

The latest report by Innova Market Insights highlights how, on a global scale, consumers are increasingly drawn to healthy yet satisfying food choices that combine taste and well-being.

According to these findings, almonds stand out as a key ingredient for consumers seeking three essential nutrients in their food purchases: vitamins, proteins, and fiber. With a rich and balanced nutritional profile that includes all these sought-after nutrients, almonds prove to be an ideal component for the formulation of healthy snacks with specific and functional nutritional benefits, catering to the growing interest in weight management and gut health.

 

THE PLANT-BASED BOOM

At the same time, plant-based nutrition continues its rise, driven by consumers increasingly looking for sustainable, nutritious, and 100% natural food alternatives.

Almond flour, for example, is one of the fastest-growing ingredients in the plant-based food sector, particularly in pastry, snacks, and baked goods.

Thanks to their versatility and ability to support some of the most sought-after health claims, such as “gluten-free” and “lactose-free”, almonds reaffirm their potential in supporting a varied diet that prioritizes both health and environmental well-being.

 

SUSTAINABILITY AT 360°

Sustainability is now an essential pillar for the future of the food industry.

Consumers are increasingly mindful of the environmental impact of their purchases, rewarding companies that adopt responsible and sustainable practices along the entire production chain, such as efficient water resource management and recycling of processing by-products.

At Alfrus, we have long aligned with this trend, embracing a corporate philosophy entirely focused on sustainable and responsible production, from California almond orchards to our facilities.

 

FOOD EXPERIMENTATION

In 2025, consumers are seeking unique culinary experiences, a trend that paves the way for product differentiation and the exploration of new flavor and texture combinations.

With over 14 different formats available on the market, almonds lend themselves to numerous food applications. In particular, sliced and slivered almonds have been some of the most in-demand in recent years by confectionery, ice cream, and bakery industries, adding crunch to their products.

At Alfrus, we continuously invest in research and development, creating new almond formats that enable the production of increasingly innovative foods, meeting the needs of an evolving market.

With rising demand and the ability to combine health, taste, and sustainability, almonds are set to play an even greater role in the food & beverage sector. 2025 will be a key year in strengthening the role of these small yet powerful seeds as champions of conscious and sustainable nutrition.

In this context, choosing Alfrus means choosing sustainable, healthy, and premium-quality ingredients, fully embracing the trends shaping the future of food & beverage.

31th January 2025