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Accounting for 20.67% of US consumers and nearly one-third of the global population, Gen Z’s economic power is the fastest growing across all generations
February 15, 2023
Gen Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation, too. According to Pew Research, Gen Z represents the leading edge of the country’s changing racial and ethnic makeup – with 52% non-Hispanic White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Black, 6% Asian and 5% a different race or two or more races. The US Census Bureau projects that by 2026, the majority of this generation will be non-White.
Organic food and beverage innovation evolves with new approaches to R&D, marketing and trade association support
February 15, 2023
Seeing an opportunity to help improve public health through food, Kellogg petitioned the FDA to review fortification regulations for cereals and grain-based bars with Vitamin D, a nutrient of concern among Americans.
Wasted food is a major drain on business and on the planet. Shelf Engine, a perishable food forecasting specialist, estimates that supermarkets alone discard more than 43 billion pounds of food each year and that excessive food waste costs the grocery industry more than $50 billion in lost profits annually.
With 32 retail partners across New York and New England, MyForest Foods anticipates further acceleration following its sustained market growth, new product offerings and first successful production harvest with Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd.
February 13, 2023
To support the expanded product availability, MyForest Foods also announced its first successful harvest production with Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd., based in Ontario, Canada, who scaled operations one year after announcing their initial trial partnership.
Mintel explores the macro-environmental factors impacting the packaging industry
February 10, 2023
Economic uncertainty and the associated rising cost of goods have forced consumers to rethink budgets and discretionary spending. Across categories, brands are tapping messaging, technology, and retail strategies to show consumers how packaging can stretch a budget.
Product development company and ingredient supplier, Imbibe, sheds light on near-future trends
February 7, 2023
Without giving away too much of the content, here are some of the hottest trends you should be paying attention to if you plan on launching a food, beverage, or supplement in the next five years.
California almonds can be a key ingredient to help product innovators adapt to the future
February 7, 2023
Five key 2023 trends from Innova Market Insights present opportunities for almonds, as an accessible, sustainable, and nutritious plant-based ingredient, to play a valuable role in keeping up with consumer and market demands.
Approximately 25 million consumers eat plant-based foods and beverages "occasionally" or "regularly," as part of a meal or as an ingredient
February 3, 2023
When it comes to eating plant-based foods, consumers are definite in which types of plant-based beverages and food they want to eat at home and which they eat from a restaurant or foodservice outlet.
Chef group suggests flavors, trends and styles set to impact foodservice menus in the coming year
February 1, 2023
Pastry chef Gemma Matsuyama sees Asian flavors like ube and matcha gaining ground in 2023. “I love the interest in Asian flavors like ube because, while a humble ingredient, it has such a strong flavor personality. Ube, much like purple sweet potato, is naturally sweet and has notes of vanilla so it works well in desserts like cakes and ice creams.”
New report identifies key challenges in the year ahead as well as how companies pursuing profitable growth are differentiating themselves for continued success
January 25, 2023
The consumer products sector is entering 2023 with both optimism regarding financial performance and concern over ongoing disruption, according to Deloitte’s 2023 Consumer Products Industry Outlook.