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Deli
Condiments
Millennials and Gen Z drive flavor trends
By Hayley Hyer
THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS is on track to increase from $172.8 billion in
2021 to $240.7 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from Dublin-based Research and Markets.
" The surge in demand for dry herbs is said to be responsible for the market for sauces, dressings and
condiments expanding so quickly, " said the Global Sauces and Condiments Market (2022 Edition): Trends
and Forecast Analysis Till 2028 report. " Some market players are aiming to produce sugar- and glutenfree
condiments, which would fuel the market's expansion over the projection period. "
One of the top reasons the report identified for this projected market growth is the launch of new
products to meet the demand that is coming from younger generations' interest in global flavors.
" Major manufacturers are also introducing new items as a result of the rising popularity of
international cuisines in nations like Indonesia and India, " Research and Markets said.
" In consequence, it is projected that this will propel the sector in the forecast period. "
Research and
Markets attributes
the majority of the
future market shares
to the Americas.
Key players
mentioned in
the report
Lancaster Colony Corp.
B&G Foods Inc.
TreeHouse Foods Inc.
McCormick & Co.
The Kraft Heinz Co.
Whole Earth Brands Inc.
ConAgra Brands Inc.
Ken's Foods Inc.
Newman's Own Inc.
Del Monte Foods Inc.
Internationally inspired cooking sauces
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Gotham Greens offers four different cooking sauces for retail
and foodservice kitchens with flavor inspiration from Argentina, Uruguay and Italy.
The Gotham Greens Chimichurri cooking sauce comes from Argentine and
The basil used in Gotham
Greens' pesto is grown in the
company's own greenhouses
Classic Pesto: " It's a classic for a reason.
Our Classic Pesto is made with heaps of our
sustainably grown basil, high quality extra virgin
olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese and
coarse sea salt, and nothing else. "
Spicy Pesto: " Some like it hot. Our Spicy
Pesto includes fresh jalapeños for an extra kick.
Try tossing with rigatoni, EVOO, and burrata
for quick pasta dish that brings the heat. "
Vegan Pesto: " Our Vegan Pesto is made from
the very best ingredients - sustainably grown
Gotham Greens basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine
nuts, lemon juice, garlic and coarse sea salt -
and that's it. "
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Uruguayan cuisine.
" Our Chimichurri combines fresh basil with jalapeños and parsley to create a
delicious marinade or sauce with a spicy kick, " the company said. " Drizzle on top
before serving for extra bright, herb-forward flavor. "
" Gotham Greens' produce is grown in 100% renewable electricity-powered
hydroponic greenhouses, " the company said. " Its farms use 95% less water and
97% less land than conventional farming. "
By this summer, Gotham Greens says it will have 13 greenhouses, totaling more
than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) across California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas,
Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, New York and Rhode Island.
The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, announced in February that it is expanding
from carrying Gotham Greens products in 300 stores to approximately 1,000
stores by the end of 2023.
" Kroger and Gotham Greens share a commitment to building a more resilient
and equitable food system, putting people and our planet at the forefront of
everything we do, " said Viraj Puri, co-founder and CEO of Gotham Greens. " With
increasing climate and supply chain related issues facing our food system, it's
more important than ever to bring innovative farming solutions that grow highquality
produce while using fewer precious natural resources. Gotham Greens is
growing fast, and we look forward to bringing our brand to new markets in the
coming months. "
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