When Datassential makes its annual trend predictions each year, we tend to look far into the future. Here's a sneak peek at some trends that should be on your radar for 2019 and beyond.
Health and wellness is a constantly evolving global megatrend. For the food and beverage industry, it has meant removing ingredients perceived as harmful to your body while incorporating better-for-you ingredients with functional properties like protein and probiotics.
Online grocery sales projections vary wildly, so I’m siding with Nielsen's forecast of $100 billion by 2022. Regardless of the exact figure, the pace of change in retail grocery is accelerating.
Sustainability, healthy aging and convenience are set to impact the industry in the year ahead
December 5, 2018
Intel experts discuss how issues of sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will inspire formulation, packaging, marketing and more in the years to come.
Pacific Rim flavors, eco-conscious packaging, faux meat snacks and new varieties of hemp-infused products are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year
November 20, 2018
The retailer's seasoned trend-spotters thoughtfully compiled this report based on more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in food and wellness industry exhibitions worldwide.
To better understand how consumer purchase decisions, Package Insight and QuadPackaging partnered to test sustainability messaging on paperboard products
November 19, 2018
Regardless of the restaurant type, we’re all really creatures of habit; most often sticking with the same favorites without even giving the whole menu a once-over.
Powered by Nielsen BASES, the annual list of top breakthrough innovations reveals a new scale of success for today's marketplace
November 19, 2018
The 25 brands that made this year's list reflect a wide range of successful approaches that cut through the clutter of today's crowded product marketplace.
Innova Market Insights reveals Top Ten Trends for the new year
November 14, 2018
Innova Market Insights continuously analyzes global developments in food and beverage launch activity and consumer research to highlight the trends most likely to impact the industry over the coming year and beyond.