At the start of each new year, bloggers and food writers are all abuzz about trends for the year ahead from what foods we’ll be eating to what will be trending in restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Here’s a look at five trends you’re likely to see in 2020. Fermented and forgotten foods At the […]
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., […]
Plant-based hybrid proteins can provide a complete nutritional profile and a more environmentally friendly approach to nutrition. This is according to Mindy Leveille, Marketing Manager, Proteins, Kerry Taste & Nutrition, who highlights plant-proteins’ market potential and how it compares to dairy protein. “Healthy aging, sustainability and general wellness are key secular trends in society and […]
Flavors and extracts expert Synergy Flavors is drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean to compose its top ten flavor trends for the sports nutrition market. Its extensive research identified ten flavor trends, which are categorized by being Emerging, Growing, Mainstream or Established trends, respective of their mass-market appeal. These include less known flavors such as baklava […]
Cascara coffee fruit is one of the newest trends in coffee, but it also has a vital role in sustainability. To be a pioneer in the coffee industry, it requires the pursuit of doing good. What if you could bring value back to the more than 20.5 million tons of wasted product each year, providing […]
Authenticity, holistic health and customization top Innova Market Insights’ list of 2020 food trends. More than half of global consumers said a brand’s or product’s story influences their purchasing decision, Innova Market Insights said. Demand for transparency extends beyond product labels. “This is not only an ingredients trend,” said Lu Ann Williams, director of insight […]
Delivering multiple benefits that align with consumer concerns will increasingly be the basis for future success in health and wellness. Everyone likes to track trends. But the only trends that matter are the ones you can connect your products to and that make a lasting difference to your business. The questions you need to ask […]
Whether dairy-derived or plant-based, protein is an ingredient whose reign shows no signs of slowing down. In this arena, protein fortification is the overarching trend linking two very different segments – dairy and plant-based. Consumer demand for protein-enriched products now extends beyond sports nutrition, to include senior nutrition, weight management and overall health and wellness. […]
Global ingredients and cuisine, new twists on comfort foods, creative combinations of the natural and the exotic are trends that continue to gain momentum. Some trends have lasted long enough that they’re now considered fundamental changes in the way consumers eat. The penchant for healthful, less-processed foods, including lower-sugar options, stands out as an example, […]
The almond, oat and coconut latte mixes will hit UK Tesco shelves initially and will later be rolled out to international markets. Nestlé has launched three plant-based latte coffees in the UK and Ireland under its Nescafé Gold brand. The range of almond, oat and coconut coffees are the world’s first plant-based soluble coffees mixes, […]
When it comes to snack flavors, consumers increasingly are interested in specifics. Not barbecue but Hawaiian barbecue. Not coffee but cold-brew coffee. Not berry but raspberry. “Snacking is such a varied category in and of itself,” said Julie Laughter, market manager at Fona International, Geneva, Ill. “You go from meat snacks to granola bites to […]
Flavors associated with health, nature, adventure and nostalgia are slated to trend in 2019. The flavors identified by developers and marketers capture trending tastes, but also the mood of the U.S. consumer. “Food as medicine is a concept well-established and practiced in the east in countries like India and China for centuries,” said Keera Perumbala, […]
Naturalness in flavors is expected to lead the way in 2019, although classic flavors are still anticipated to be in high demand across all categories. New combinations including botanical, ethnic and exotic flavors currently have the potential to meet consumers’ increasing demand for exciting new creations. These trends are tipped to become increasingly popular for […]
Fermented flavors and ingredients are popping up more and more frequently on store shelves and restaurant menus, says flavor and fragrance ingredients supplier Symrise (Holzminden, Germany). In a recent effort to survey the food market for fermented flavor and ingredient trends, Symrise’s marketing and consumer insights group found that Millennials and restaurant chefs are driving […]
Fermented flavors and ingredients are popping up more and more frequently on store shelves and restaurant menus, says flavor and fragrance ingredients supplier Symrise (Holzminden, Germany). In a recent effort to survey the food market for fermented flavor and ingredient trends, Symrise’s marketing and consumer insights group found that Millennials and restaurant chefs are driving […]
