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The newest consumer and market trends new product developers in the food and beverage industry need to know for 2022.
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Lower-income Households Stretch Food Dollars, Reduce Restaurant Visits

Under inflationary constraints, consumers turn to frozen and shelf-stable foods, as well as private label brands
August 17, 2022
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According to NPD, lower-income households under $75K eat 89% of their meals and snacks at home. These households eat more frozen foods, like frozen pot pies or breakfast sandwiches, and shelf-stable foods, like canned pasta or ramen noodles, than on average.


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Trends in Animal-Free Dairy Products

Dairy-free cheeses, plant based ice cream and milk alternatives make up the innovation landscape in the booming category
August 17, 2022
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"As demand for vegan cheese continues to grow, many consumers have been vocal about how difficult it has been to find a plant-based cheese that lives up to their expectations," said David Cherrie, Saputo Dairy USA vice president, marketing and innovation.


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SKU Selects Five Female-Founded Companies for Accelerator Cohort

The five brands span a wide range of categories, from functional beverages to sexual wellness
August 10, 2022
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During the 12-week program, founders participate in classes presented by some of the industry’s top experts invaluable to CPG entrepreneurs, including channel strategy, positioning and branding, packaging, labeling and safety, operations and fundraising. 


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Consumers Continue to Seek Plant-Forward Diets

Some consumers are abstaining from animal products by going vegan or vegetarian, but many more are simply reducing consumption of animal products with a flexitarian or semi-vegetarian diet
August 10, 2022
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Beginning in 2020 and continuing through 2022, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant effect on consumer habits. Packaged Facts' May 2022 National Online Consumer Survey indicated that 30% of consumers were still eating more fresh produce than they did pre-pandemic.


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Flavored, Enhanced Waters Have Consumers Bubbling with Enthusiasm

New innovations include unique flavors and functional ingredients that offer consumers an expansive range of liquid options
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August 9, 2022
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Crafting a flavored water, even in its most basic form, comes with its own set of challenges. Formulating a non-carbonated flavored water can often be tricky for R&D teams designing a product that balances defined ingredient profiles with a holistically pleasant drinking experience.


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Food Science— For Eyes & Ears | July 2022

July 29, 2022
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Want to listen to industry news and views on the way to work? Catch a quick video on a lunchbreak? Prepared Foods now goes anywhere—and everywhere—to cover critical topics.


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Chef Spike Mendelsohn to Keynote Day Two of Plant Based World Expo

The renowned chef and entrepreneur will discuss how and why he built two successful plant-based food companies and how he puts his passion for food equity and education into action
July 28, 2022
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In 2019, Mendelsohn co-founded PLNT Burger, a fast-casual chain dedicated to celebrating classic American comfort foods in a way that is better for people and the planet. His desire to make a positive impact on our food system also led to the founding of plant-based snack company Eat The Change with friend and fellow entrepreneur, Seth Goldman.


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The Best in Food & Beverage Product Development

Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation Awards recognize product development teams for excellence in approaches to collaborative efforts
July 22, 2022
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Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation Awards recognize product development teams for excellence with innovative new products. Winners are acknowledged for each step of the process: from insights and ideation through formulation and full development of the product. Join the virtual audience on August 9 at 11am EDT.




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Simple Mills’ Sweet Thins Combine Better-For-You Snacking with Earth-Friendly Appeal

The product features a seed-and-nut flour blend made of watermelon seed, cashew, sunflower seed, and flax seed
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July 22, 2022
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Sweet Thins were designed to help build the market for watermelon seeds, which come from a variety of watermelon that is specifically grown for its seeds rather than its flesh.



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Food & Beverage Brands Continue to Invest in Plant Based Products Across Categories

Awards winning products, expansions into foodservice and executive appointments indicate industry commitment to plant based product development
July 20, 2022
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7/28/22 to 7/28/23
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It’s Only Natural! Natural, Organic Food, Beverage Options Continue to Grow with Clean Label Appeal

ON DEMAND: Consumer surveys conducted by Innova Market Insights during the past two years demonstrate a range of perceptions regarding natural and organic. In the 2020 Innova Health & Nutrition Survey, consumers most associated the concept of “clean” labeling/eating with natural and organic ingredients, as well as no additives/preservatives.

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9/13/22 to 9/13/23
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Innovative, Better for You Beverages: What's Next?

There’s no more fluid, dynamic market than beverages, which showcase nearly every imaginable trend. What tastes, trends and topics dominated 2022—and what’s likely to influence new products in 2023?

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9/13/22 to 9/13/23
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Closing Keynote: The Future of Snacking: Where Appetite Meets Innovation

Snacking truly has become the fourth meal occasion and this moderated panel will explore its future! Listen and learn as four experts discuss traditional and emerging/innovative ways to identify trends and gather insights—and then apply them to new product development and the overall category.

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August 30, 2022

Liquid Engineering! Better Viscosity Measurement Benefits Food, Beverage R&D

Viscosity measurement is essential to developing a wide range of liquid to semi-solid applications, including soups, sauces, beverages, starches, and flours. With product variability, it can become difficult for processors to best determine the appropriate device for viscosity measurement. This webinar helps food and beverage formulators understand the application of a universal viscosity measuring device.

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