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Catering to “The Adventurous Consumer” in 2019

Innova Market Insights reveals Top Ten Trends for the new year
November 14, 2018
Innova Market Insights continuously analyzes global developments in food and beverage launch activity and consumer research to highlight the trends most likely to impact the industry over the coming year and beyond.
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Bite-sized, Functional, Premium Chocolate Gain Popularity in US

More than three quarters of chocolate buyers say that it’s worth it to pay a little more money for premium chocolate
October 31, 2018
Overall, total US retail sales of chocolate confectionery are estimated to have grown 15% since 2012 to reach $18.5 billion in 2018. Seasonal chocolate is the fastest growing segment, with sales forecast to reach $3.9 billion in 2018 and growing 29% since 2012.
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2018 Spirit of Innovation Award Winners Lead by Example

Prepared Foods recognizes the work of food and beverage product developers across categories
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
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October 30, 2018
For its part, Prepared Foods believes new product development is a team sport and PF's 16th annual "Spirit of Innovation" (SOI) awards honor those food and beverage manufacturer teams collaborating and creating distinct new products that stand out in their respective markets.
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Consumer Understanding of Milk, Non-Dairy Alternatives

Approximately three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based “milk” products do not actually contain cow’s milk
October 23, 2018
According to the survey, approximately three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based “milk” products do not actually contain cow’s milk (75% for soymilk and almond milk, 74% for coconut milk, 73% for rice milk and 72% for cashew milk).
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Online Grocery Sales Will Quadruple by 2023

Amazon, Walmart pace the market, together accounting for nearly 28% of online grocery sales; Walmart has “competitive advantage”
October 17, 2018
Between 2018 and 2023, Packaged Facts forecasts online grocery sales will more than quadruple as online options become more available and consumers become more open to trying online shopping or using online options more frequently to purchase their groceries.
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Dairy-Free Alternatives: The New Greek Yogurt

New report identifies dairy-free, plant-based yogurt as the new market disrupter replacing the now mainstream Greek yogurt trend
October 16, 2018
"With Greek yogurt having already refashioned the yogurt category, the question becomes what's the next disruptor? The longer-term answer is dairy-free yogurt," says David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts. "The segment is following more familiar dairy-alternative beverage ingredient trends, especially as dairy-free yogurt moves beyond soy to feature coconut, almond, and cashew as well as more exotic variations such as pea-based yogurt."
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Kroger, Home Chef Announce Retail Rollout

New in-store meal kits to rotate weekly at Kroger retail locations
October 10, 2018
The in-store meal kits will include Home Chef's fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and recipes that are easy to prepare.
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Conagra Brands Showcases Snack Portfolio Innovations at NACS

Conagra Brands has accelerated its new product pipeline using an agile, insights-driven approach to innovation in snacking
October 10, 2018
Conagra Brands will present innovative snack solutions and improved display vehicles for convenience stores driven by the preferences of modern consumers.
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