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Whole Foods Top 10 Trends for 2018

Seasoned trend-spotters thoughtfully compiled this list based on more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences.
November 7, 2017
Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts announced the most anticipated food trends for the year ahead. Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are just a few of the picks expected to take off in 2018. The seasoned trend-spotters thoughtfully compiled this list based on more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences.
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2018 Predictions: Beverages

Five Dairy Alternative Beverage Trends for 2018

Plant-based dairy alternatives are gaining ground on milk and other traditional dairy beverages
November 6, 2017
Spurring the segment's growth will be plant-based dairy alternatives, which are expected to come to represent 40% of the combined total of dairy and dairy alternative beverages, up from 25% in 2016 when dairy alternative beverages alone accounted for barely $6 billion in retail sales.
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Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Wallet Packs

Perfetti Van Melle, confectionery and chewing gum manufacturer and distributor integrated the easy-to-use sensory closure into the pocket-friendly packaging
November 1, 2017
Available in Fresh Mint, Spearmint, and Watermelon flavors, these new wallet-sized packs contain 12 pieces of sugar-free Mentos™ Pure Fresh Gum.
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Ayurveda Influences Food Culture

Ayurveda is a holistic approach to restoring a person’s balance that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements
October 27, 2017
Packaged Facts found that for Boomers, Millennials, and other consumers who seek a more holistic approach to their health and wellness, Ayurvedic principles are particularly attractive because of their historical context.
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What’s Inside America’s Kitchens?

The move towards fresh or clean eating has had an impact on how kitchens are equipped and set up today
October 25, 2017
The most common items found in American kitchens are ingredient-oriented and used to make fresh meals and snacks, as opposed to ready-to-eat food items
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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Organic Food and Beverage Markets Expected to Grow

Non-GMO products are expected to contribute to the demand of organic products over the forecast period
October 23, 2017
Fruits and vegetables constituted the largest portion of the organic food market, accounting for over 37% of revenue share in 2015.
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Cereal as a Snack

From the breakfast table to snacking staple: 43% of US cereal consumers eat cereal as a snack at home
October 20, 2017
Almost one in five (17%) say they have cereal as a snack away from home and 10% enjoy cereal on the go.
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US Consumers' Sugar Intake, Behavior

Consumers are more likely to cut back on cola drinks than fruit juices because they feel that juice has more nutritional benefits
October 13, 2017
The decision on what to eat in terms of sugary foods varies by generations.
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Probiotic Foods and Beverages Appeal to Millennials

Fortified foods such as probiotics and prebiotics are of elevated interest to young American adults and health conscious consumers
October 11, 2017
With the increased focus on their potential in recent years, probiotics have emerged as one of the biggest trends today in the food and beverage industry.  
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