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NPD Group projects consumer trends for 2019 and beyond.

It seems clear that transition to natural is global in nature. According to Mintel, more than 75% of the food and drink products launched globally in the first three quarters of 2018 used colors from natural sources versus synthetic options.

Beetnik’s Organic Chicken Chile Verde contains 200 calories and a combination of organic chicken, organic potatoes and a variety of organic peppers and spices.

Cheez-It Snap'd are a thin, crispy snack made with real cheese inside and out for big cheese flavor.

Last fall, the American Botanical Council (ABC) reported that annual herbal supplement sales grew past the $8 billion mark in 2017, effectively doubling since 2000.

The rich, creamy confectionary treats are made using whole Dunkin’ coffee beans crafted into silky-smooth, edible squares available in two Dunkin’ flavors: Original Blend and Caramel.

Over the course of 2018, Campbell appointed Roberto Leopardi as President, Campbell Meals & Beverages and introduced Well Yes!® Sipping Soups.

Health and wellness is a constantly evolving global megatrend. For the food and beverage industry, it has meant removing ingredients perceived as harmful to your body while incorporating better-for-you ingredients with functional properties like protein and probiotics.

Our Prepared Foods team recently shared the same experience when we deconstructed and recast our annual New Products Conference (now in its 36th year). We hired an outside meetings and marketing specialist who challenged us to re-examine every aspect of our conference goals, planning and decision making.

The Chase team started with the logo, using a bold, sans-serif font and making the custom “Q” slightly larger. Design exploration revealed that the original signature letter “E,” designed as 3 floating bars to signify energy and movement, was the most memorable component, so it was adapted to work with the other letters.