Natural Grocers, America's Nutrition Education Expert, surveyed more than 70 of the company's nutrition experts and pored over the latest research to identify the expected top 10 breakout trends in nutrition and health in 2019.

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We call them Macro Trends, and we’re thinking about them in the short term, and considering how they will impact things in the long term. Here are our picks for 2019.

A big part of this best-use-of-resources movement is prominently expressed in the plant-based revolution. Plant-based meat and dairy analogs have been hitting shelves as fast as ingredient technology can make them happen, with expert mimicry of their animal-derived counterparts the “brass ring.”

As brand owners in the food space look forward to 2019, several trends could–and should–affect their upcoming packaging decisions.

Foodservice industry trends and data observer Technomic looked at a wide range of factors affecting the restaurant industry and compiled a list of its top seven key trends for 2019 and beyond.

After digging into these anticipated trends, and identifying some of the major themes, iTi felt strongly that tropical fruit ingredients could emerge as one of the most unique and versatile ways to set food and beverage products apart to truly shine in 2018!

Frieda’s Specialty Produce, known for spotting trends like plant-based protein and turmeric, released its predictions for 2019.  

Mintel predicts that modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will reshape the food and drink industry in 2019 and beyond.

Here are five key factors influencing Mattson's product innovation work for its clients.