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2020 Predictions for the CPG Industry

Over the past 20 years, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has evolved rapidly, and that progression will not slow down as we enter a new decade. CPG trends that took off in 2019, such as self-care, plant-based products and CBD, will continue to grow. Self-care is already a $9.9 billion industry in the U.S., […]

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What will be the food trends of 2017?

Introduction Predicting food trends is “as much an American holiday tradition as ordering an eggnog latte,” wrote Kim Severson for the New York Times. The problem is that, once you examine many of the sources for these predictions, you notice that many come from PR firms and food marketers intent on creating a spotlight for […]

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Future ice cream flavors will feature nostalgia with a shot of whiskey, fruit blends & a savory spin

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean ice cream season is thanks to new flavor predictions from ingredient supplier Parker Products that extend the frozen dessert’s appeal into Fall and hint at what spring will bring when the weather warms back up. The lineup suggests nostalgia will heavily influence consumers’ upcoming ice cream selections […]