2020 Food and Beverage Trends

Kroger Shares Top 10 Trending Foods of 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

In addition to the look back at the trending grocery purchases of 2020, Kroger unveiled its top seven food trend predictions for 2021, thoughtfully curated by its culinary experiences team and Our Brands product developers, chefs and innovators.

McCormick Flavor Forecast: 20 Years of Top Flavor Trends

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:45:00 -0500

Over the past two decades, the McCormick Flavor Forecast® has identified top trends and ingredients that have shaped the future of flavor. From pumpkin pie spice and chamoy to dukkah and turmeric, these forecasted flavors have seen success across consumer products, restaurant menus and online recipes.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Eating Patterns in America to Take a Sharp Turn

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:45:00 -0500

Annually, The NPD Group collects a year’s worth of data from its daily tracking of how US consumers eat away from and in home and compiles the topline trend into a report that’s been called "Eating Patterns in America" for the last 35 years. This year’s recently released Eating Patterns in America captures how in mid-March, the daily rhythms of consumers’ lives, including their eating patterns, were suddenly disrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Product Developers Take to the Streets for New Flavors and Trends

Hinnerk.VonBargen@culinary.edu (Hinnerk Von Bargen) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Epicurean thrill seekers appreciate a noisy, hustling and bustling street kitchen, a hawker center, or a food trailer park just as much as the comfortable and sophisticated atmosphere of a fine dining restaurant. In today’s “grab-and-go” world, stay-at-home consumers are seeking that same level of culinary excitement and stimulation of all senses.

The Potential for Personalized Nutrition

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Tailored to Fit is one of Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends for 2021, bringing personalized nutrition further into the spotlight and highlighting how lifestyle-specific personalized nutrition services are gaining traction.

PepsiCo's 5th Annual Greenhouse Accelerator

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:30:00 -0500

PepsiCo announced the call for applications for the 5th annual Greenhouse Accelerator program, this year with a focus on breakthrough innovations and technologies that improve the aging process through wellness and health management.

IRI Holiday Research Predicts Disrupted Consumer Behaviors, CPG Opportunities

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

IRI projects turkey sales for Thanksgiving to be strong, with an emphasis on smaller whole birds or cuts. Turkey and roasting meats have enjoyed a sales boom during the pandemic, with the most robust growth among younger and lower-income shoppers.

Polarizing Trends in North American Breakfast Cereals

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Breakfast cereals are something of a staple food in North America, with 60% of households saying they are a regular part of their grocery basket. However, times have never been more challenging for these core products as competition for the breakfast dollar has intensified considerably over the past decade or so.

US Foods Holiday Scoop Offers Solutions to Entice Diners

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Holiday Scoop features 14 items to help restaurant owners create standout menu items that not only meet diner demand but increase revenue opportunities this season.

How the Pandemic Impacts Food Prices

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400

The Food Industry Association released a research that explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected grocery prices more than nearly any other category of consumer spending. In April, the Consumer Price Index for food at-home posted its largest monthly increase since February 1974 and grocery prices are up 5.6% for the period June 2019 to June 2020.

King & Prince Seafood Corp… Go Team!

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:50:00 -0400

One part of the story involves King & Prince Seafood Corp., Brunswick, Ga., and one of its most popular products, Lobster Sensations®. It’s a frozen, premixed blend of lobster and seafood for foodservice operations to easily and quick thaw, portion and serve. Yet back in 2018, King & Prince customers—including convenience stores, sandwich shops and in-store delis—said their employee teams still needed a little more help in the kitchen.

Whole Foods Market Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:30:00 -0400

Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2021 in the retailer’s sixth annual trends predictions. Hard kombucha, upcycled foods, leveled-up breakfasts and jerky made from produce are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year.

Top 10 Food & Beverage Trends to Accelerate Innovation in 2021

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Innova Market Insights' Top Ten Trends for 2021 provides an in-depth delve into how the food and beverage industry has progressively evolved. As COVID-19 transforms our shopping and eating habits, staying ahead of the curve and keeping on top of the changing and sophisticated food and beverage landscape is of paramount importance.

Sea Food Differently

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:30:00 -0400

Van Cleve-Talbert grew up around seafood as a family member-employee in The Van Cleve Seafood Co. in Spotsylvania, Va. The company dates back to 2001 when her mom, Shelly, opened a small seafood “shack” to source and sell better quality seafood in the area. From the start, Monica and her sister, Allie, were involved in every step of the business.

Animal Protein Reaches Inflection Point as Threats Emerge

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400

For the last half century, US animal agriculture has focused primarily on improving productivity, efficiency and throughput, resulting in increasing supplies of commodities that have helped assure a safe, abundant US food supply and growing export markets. However, a new report from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows a pivotal shift in cultural and market expectations for animal protein, and four emerging trends where the industry can innovate.

Seize the Opportuni-tea

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Grand View data show North America as the largest regional kombucha market and the firm’s analysts divide the category into “original” and “flavored” segments. These analysts expect flavored kombucha to continue holding the leading market share and register the fastest CAGR of 21.8% during the 2020-2027 forecast period.

Full Flavor, Less Labor

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400

The well-known proverb used to be “if at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again.” As ascribed to Thomas Palmer, the phrase had everything to do with education and encouraging 19th century American school children.

Driving Business Growth in the New Normal

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

As competition for consumer attention in-store and online intensifies, this year’s Breakthrough Innovations have won consumers’ hearts and minds through ingenuity, marketing savvy, and expert-level decision-making.

Giant News

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:30:00 -0400

Here’s a twist on the dinnertime dilemma between parents and picky eaters. Want your kids to eat more vegetables? Just hand them a breadstick. Actually, that’s part of the magic behind B&G Foods’ new Green Giant Cauliflower Breadsticks, which made their freezercase debut in March 2020.

Vegan Women Summit™: Female Founder Summit, Pitch Competition Dedicated to Plant-Based Innovation

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Vegan Women Summit™, a media and events organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering rising female-identifying leaders to bring compassion to their career and industry, will continue to transform the food tech industry with the world's first founder summit and pitch competition dedicated to female-identifying founders building the future of plant-based innovation.

Food and Nutrition Trends Released at Nutrition News Update Conference

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:30:00 -0400

New consumer insights reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way Americans are eating. Carbs are back, snacking is up and home cooks are experimenting with more partially plant-based, where meat or poultry may be blended with veggies, nuts or whole grains.

NPD Group Eyes Pumpkin Spice Latte Fall Ritual

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Many of the traditional fall rituals consumers enjoy, like back-to-school and football games, have been altered this year by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but there is one fall tradition they can count on this year, pumpkin spice latte limited time offers.

Kellogg Company Exceeds Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal Ahead of Schedule

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

According to the United Nations, to curb the devastating effects of climate change on the global food supply, the world must halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.

$1.5 billion Invested in Alternative Proteins in 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:30:00 -0400

According to report produced by The Good Food Institute (GFI), 2019 and the first seven months of 2020 were record periods of investment in fermentation companies creating sustainable alternatives to conventional animal-based foods and ingredients.

At-home Coffee Market Perks Up

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:30:00 -0400

With Americans encouraged to work from home, the pandemic is injecting some much needed new energy into coffee sales. New research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, suggests that the at-home coffee market is set to grow by 4.9% this year alone to reach $15.6 billion, compared to a total of 3.9% growth experienced between 2015 – 2019.

Six Ways Food & Beverage Innovation Is Evolving in the Face of COVID-19

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Recent ADM OutsideVoice℠ research shows that 77% of consumers intend to make more attempts to stay healthy in the future. Food and beverage manufacturers who successfully balance consumer health concerns with affordability are most likely to win with consumers.

More Consumers Value "Personalized Nutrition" in Selecting Foods, Drinks with Added Benefits, Dietary Appeal

luann.williams@innovami.com (Lu Ann Williams) — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Thanks to technological advances and ever-expanding choice in foodservice and retail venues, each of today’s consumers can adopt a more individual approach to eating.

Coronavirus Revitalizes Shrinking Retail Center Store Products and Frozen Foods

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The coronavirus outbreak in the US has revitalized sales in the center of retail stores, home of shelf-stable and frozen foods that have generally been experiencing declining or slow sales growth over a number of years.

NPD Group Researches Consumer Dinner Choices, Diet Concerns

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

There's seemingly no end to stories about how US consumers are coping (or not) with the nation's coronavirus pandemic. Yet how does life in this "new normal" impact decisions about such topics as dinner and diets?

Six Ways Food and Beverage Innovation is Evolving in the Face of COVID-19

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400