Every year, Innova Market Insights releases predictions for the top trends that best capture the mood and direction of the food, beverage, and ingredient industry in the coming year. The revolution in plant-based products has been prominent for the past few years, so it should come as no surprise that several of Innova Market Insights’ Top 10 Trends for 2022 relate to plant-based innovation.
Our number one trend, “Shared Planet,” describes consumers’ collective responsibility for taking care of the environment. The plant-based dairy narrative revolves around hot button environmental issues such as sustainability, lowering of greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, and animal welfare.