MarketResearch.com partnered with industry expert Packaged Facts to determine the biggest trends to expect in 2015 in the Food and Beverage Industry.  

Changes in consumer preferences are going to influence trend changes in food retailing and restaurants throughout 2015. The biggest trends expected to be seen within restaurants and foodservice include:

• Menu choice incentives and menu promotions
• Sustainability and the environment
• Healthful restaurant choices
• Cuisine innovation and cultural change

The biggest trend that is expected to gain more popularity in 2015 for consumer shopping preferences is online grocery shopping. Online grocery shopping holds the smallest segment of retailing for food and beverage. But, in 2014 it was expected to finish the year with sales of $23.4 billion, which is a 21.9% increase over 2013. 

To learn more, take a look at these Packaged Facts reports:

Online Food Shopping and Grocery Delivery in the U.S.: Future of Food Retailing

Future of Food Service: Food & Beverage Menu Trends & Opportunities