2019 Food and Beverage Trends

Consumers Turn to Private Brands for Better Value

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

IRI examined how shopping behaviors and attitudes are affecting private label sales in its Q3 2019 Consumer Connect report, “Beyond Price, Consumers Find Value in Private Brands.”

The Plant-Based Food and Beverage Kingdom Grows Across Categories

luann.williams@innovami.com (Lu Ann Williams) — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Interest in plant-based nutrition shows no signs of slowing down and this certainly confirms Innova Market Insights' earlier choice of "The Plant Kingdom" as one of its Top Trends for 2019.

Kalsec Releases 2019 Spicy Perceptions eBook

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The 2019 Spicy Perceptions eBook captures global consumer trends, sensory research and market product analysis as part of Kalsec’s ongoing commitment to provide leading heat management products.

The Future of Plant Based Foods

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Millennials, born 1981-1996, are the top consumers of plant-based meat alternatives, finds the NPD study. This generational group has adopted plant-based meat alternatives as a way to indulge sensibly, while addressing long-term health goals and animal treatment concerns.

Responding to Today's Food & Beverage Consumers

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In the fall edition of Talking Points, Rabobank offered advice to the CEOs of big food companies based on reader response to the question, “What single piece of advice would you give to the CEO of a big food company on how to respond better to today’s consumer?”

The American Egg Board Debuts Heritage Incredible Egg Trend with Nyesha Arrington

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Heritage cuisine refers to a return to personal food roots of chefs, and often, a multicultural blending of cuisines. Classically trained chefs bring their culinary skills to their personal food history, often melding haute cuisine with multicultural, humble cuisine.

Jimmy Dean Brand Survey Reveals Positive Effects of Breakfast Foods

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Survey results reveal 80% of adults eat breakfast foods as a snack or for breakfast-for-dinner, with more than 50% engaging in those behaviors once a month or more. And findings show nearly three-quarters of Americans state they feel happier or more energized on days when they snack on breakfast foods or enjoy them for dinner.

The Science of 'Crave'

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0400

At Prepared Foods' recent New Products Conference (NPC) in Chicago, SRG shared new research that explores why people crave what they do. It's called, "Craveology."

US Foods Highlights Global Flavors with Fall Scoop 2019

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400

To help restaurant operators stay competitive and meet this growing demand, US Foods collaborated with nationally recognized chefs, Chef Diana Dávila, Chef Thai Dang and Chef Sameh Wadi to advise on many of the globally inspired products featured in the new Fall Scoop line up.

Cautious vs. Carefree: The Split Personality of Sugar-Conscious Consumers

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The first dominant segment is couples with children who focus on limiting added sugar as a means of promoting a healthy lifestyle for their families, according to the latest CFI Illuminate™ Digital Cultural Insights report.

Focusing on Digestive Health in New Product Development

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Interest in fermented foods has risen, not only because of their perceived digestive health benefits, but also because of their naturally processed image fitting well into current clean label and authenticity concerns.

New Report to Help Food Brands Anticipate Fast-Changing Culinary Preferences

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Using AI, Tastewise goes beyond simply knowing which foods are currently trending, to understanding why they’re trending, giving food brands critical insights and more lead time to prepare for the future market demands.

FoodBytes! Chicago 2019 Winners Announced

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

“All of the startups we watched at FoodBytes! Chicago showcased some of the most innovative solutions we have seen yet when it comes to building a more nutritious and sustainable food supply,” said Darren Streiler, investment director, ADM Ventures, who served as a judge on the panel.

McCain Foods Becomes Founding Member of the One Planet Business for Biodiversity Coalition

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Over the past several months, interested companies have analyzed their value chains, from farm to fork, to identify the most impactful levers to protect and nurture biodiversity.

American Consumer Global Flavor Preferences Drive Snack Business Innovation

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

More than any single seasonal flavor trend, it's really the overarching globalization of flavor that is turning the food industry upside down, ushering in a whole new approach to meeting consumer demand.

US Consumers Consider the Environment a Top Factor When Making Food and Beverage Decisions

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400

When making food and beverage purchase decisions based on the environment, packaging is most visible to consumers. One in 10 US adults, or roughly 20 million consumers, said that they have switched to a different food or beverage brand because it had earth-friendly packaging.

Experience The Science of Sensory & Texture

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Come for an experiential interactive session with U&I Collaboration CEO Jennifer Vahalik as she leads attendees in workshop about how consumers experience as many as four distinct mouth behaviors.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients Identifies Food & Beverage Trends in 2019-2020 Report

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The unique market insights are the accumulation of a big data analysis of consumers’ online behaviour, combined with FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ experts’ market insights and complemented with additional owned and bought market studies.

Plant-Based Protein Budding with Organic and Clean Label Food Shoppers

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Packaged Facts reveals that only 6% of Baby Boomers claim to eat flexitarian diets, while 13% of Generation Z considers themselves flexitarian, showing the trend is especially prominent in young people.

Food, Health & Groceries: What Do Millennials Want?

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

One trend that emerged from the survey is that of "better informed purchasing decisions." A majority of millennials want to know where their food comes from and how it is sourced. Transparency in food sourcing is important to more than 65% of millennials, particularly for fresh meat and seafood.

7-Eleven Hosts Second Annual Emerging Brands Event in Search of Innovative Products

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

This year 65 emerging brands will be invited to make their case about why they deserve a spot on 7-Eleven® store shelves, as well as learn about the convenience retailer's history of innovation.

Design Thinking: Innovate Like a 'Challenger' Brand

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Come join FORCE pkg Founder Tom Newmaster for a fun, roll-up-your sleeves workshop that will challenge attendees to think outside the box while they combine product ideation and development with package design.

Expo East: Trend Scouting!

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Plants, Plants, and More Plants! This year more than ever, plants are mounting a takeover of the entire Expo East floor – not just as a side dish or veggie burger.

Ferrara Candy Joins IRI Sustainability Panel at New Products Conference!

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

According to research recently conducted by New York University’s Center for Sustainable Business and IRI, sustainably marketed products account for 16% of the CPG market but have driven half the market growth between 2013-2018. And the trajectory is only going to expand according to NYU’s data.

How Well Do You Know Mainstream Consumers?

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In this interactive session, Mintel will test your knowledge of mainstream consumers and discuss products that succeed—and fail—with this key demographic group.

Survey Shows Millennials Consume the Most Soy

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

While soy protein and beverage consumption has risen among millennials, industry trends among all age demographics show potential for market growth as consumers prioritize healthy food choices and sustainably produced foods. The plant-based foods category grew by 20% between 2017 and 2018, outpacing sales of all retail foods by 10-times.

Where We Work: How a Building Design Facilitates Collaboration, Innovation

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Come get a glimpse of the very best in new food and beverage innovation center designs from Hixson’s Roselia Harris, Senior Interior Designer; and Bryon Sutherly, Senior Project Architect and Leader of Workplace Strategies.

Clean Label—Plus

luann.williams@innovami.com (Lu Ann Williams) — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The term “clear labeling” (which Innova Market Insights coined for its 2015 Top Ten Trends listing) has now fully entered industry parlance. It’s used in several marketing campaigns and each day, manufacturers continuing voicing their commitment to clean label platforms.

Consumer Insight Meets New Product & Packaging Innovation

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Come hear Dr. Hurley share some of the latest developments and new product and packaging design and the lab’s use biometric sensors to understand consumers’ first impressions.

Meet Gen Z: An Introduction to the Next Most Influential Cohort

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Maeve Webster, Menu Matters, will engage Gen Z participants to talk about how they consider a manufacturer’s ethics, transparency, ingredient sourcing, geopolitical issues, uniqueness, etc.