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New Beverages Prioritize Hydration for On-the-Go Consumers
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From electrolyte-packed drinks to sustainable hydration solutions, brands introduce innovative products designed to keep consumers refreshed and replenished.

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One-Third of US Consumers Prioritize Wellness in Food and Beverage Choices
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Believer Meats, GEA Partner to Scale Up Cultivated Meat Production
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OSI Group Subsidiary Purchases Park 100 Foods
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Reflecting on 2024: How Did Food & Beverage Sustainability Predictions Measure Up?
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Prior to sharing our outlook for 2025, we wanted to review the predictions we made for 2024 to determine what we got right and what might not have fully taken shape. Here, we've collected capsule information for each section of our 2024 Predictions, in areas such as sustainability, foodservice and global flavors. Within each capsule, you will find our 2024 predictions and assessments of their accuracy.

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2024 Food and Beverage Trends
Reducing Sugar in Kids' Cereals, Snack Innovations, and Bakery Developments
As we move into 2025, the food industry is poised for significant transformations. Reducing sugar in kids' cereals, embracing the snack revolution, and innovating in the bakery sector will shape the future of food. These trends reflect a broader shift towards health, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction, paving the way for a more nutritious and delicious future.
2024 Food and Beverage Trends
Food Ordering Apps Surge in Popularity: Nearly Two-Thirds of Consumers Embrace Convenience Amid Rising Costs
Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that spending on food-ordering apps for deliveries from full-service restaurants quadrupled between pre-pandemic months and 2022.
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Navigating the Rising Cost of Food: Trends in 2024’s At-Home Meals and Frozen Foods
As inflation slowly moderates, US consumers continue to feel the pinch of higher food costs. Value retailers are seeing more foot traffic as shoppers shift to store brands and cut back on non-food expenses. According to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, consumers are looking for ways to make their budgets stretch, from canceling subscriptions to favoring at-home meals over dining out.
2024 Food and Beverage Trends
Formulators Embrace New Sugar Reduction Strategies
More than half of all participants in a recent survey report actively reducing their sugar consumption. US consumers also try to limit or reduce purchases of high sugar ingredients. Interestingly, consumers are unwilling to give up indulgences and they also look for healthier versions of indulgent foods.