Cartons are a great blend of rigid and flexible and offer consumers strength, light weight, ease of use and safe handling.

Plant-based foods, especially vegetables, have clinched the top spot in the Foodscape Global Metatrends two years running, and are predicted to lead once again in 2018.

List includes trends from New Zealand, which is showing of the food and beverage map like in 2018.

As consumers increasingly want to know where their food is coming from and what’s being added to it, many are gravitating toward organic products as they seek healthy and clean options in food. And the fresh area of the store is a key destination for organic foods. Whether branded, unbranded or private label, consumers have an abundance of choice when it comes to the selection of in-store organic products.

Today’s shoppers want a more holistic food experience, a fresher and healthier meal replacement or snack based on whole food nutrition and natural ingredients.

Frieda’s Specialty Produce calls out five items that can add value to produce departments by attracting key consumers who seek experiences.

Health and wellness was one of the top trends driving new product innovation in 2017. 2018 won't be drastically different. Instead, these movements will become more mature and specialized—and inspire beverages that are hyper-personalized to give consumers a range of options.

Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute is a global network of highly-skilled Chefs, bakers and culinary professionals at Campbell Soup Company.

Mirroring the market, protein solutions featured high on the winners’ podium this year.

The panel draws perspectives from retail, foodservice, strategic marketing, and culinary education.