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December 2023

Check out the December 2023 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our 2024 predictions for the food and beverage industry.

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Randi Kronthal-Sacco and Doug Yolen
PREDICTIONS 2024

How Consumers, Food Processors Approach Sustainability

Two industry experts discuss sustainable demand and industry strategies in 2024
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 13, 2023

Each year, New York University’s Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) partners with Circana (formerly IRI) to examine consumer purchases of sustainability-marketed consumer packaged goods (CPG). Last March, the partners released their fourth annual report, which summarized 2022 consumer insights and behaviors data.


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Driver receiving food in brown bag
PREDICTIONS 2024

What's on the Menu in 2024?

Technomic says foodservice growing—but operators and menus must stay feisty, innovative
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 13, 2023

Next year promises to bring challenges, with high prices and sagging consumer confidence impacting consumer behavior. Foodservice stakeholders once again need to tap into their reserves of creativity to thrive.


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Upside Foods Chicken Sandwich
PREDICTIONS 2024

New Tastes, Trends for 2024

Specialty Food Association Trendspotters set their sights on a diverse list of trends for the $194 billion specialty food industry
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 11, 2023

"Maximizing pleasure and minimizing stress, as one Trendspotter put it, encapsulates the panel's picks for 2024," said Denise Purcell, vice president, resource development, for SFA.


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Woman Consumer Inspecting Package
PREDICTIONS 2024

Predictions for a Thrifty, Sustainable, Health-Driven Future

Imbibe suggests that cost-saving innovations, sustainability initiatives, effective products, and women's health will dominate in 2024
Erin Costello
December 8, 2023

As we venture into the culinary landscape of 2024, the food and beverage industry will reflect trends bubbling up from 2023. Even so, Imbibe still expects some transformative changes coming with a new year.


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Consumer Shopping in Store
PREDICTIONS 2024

Top Global Food and Drink Trends for 2024

Mintel announces key trends to shape global food and drink industries in the near future
Jenny Zegler
December 6, 2023

In 2024, expect brands to help consumers live longer, healthier lives; balance their needs for health and pleasure; and unlock new conveniences from technology. Here's a look at each area.


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Clarity Bowl from Pitaya Foods
PREDICTIONS 2024

Top 10 Food & Beverage Consumer Trends in 2024

Innova Market Insights finds consumers interested in key benefits, ingredients, transparency
Lu Ann Williams
December 6, 2023

Every year, Innova Market Insights compiles its Top Ten Food & Drink Trends. The company's latest research shows that food price inflation and the need to cut back on expenses continue to affect consumer markets worldwide.


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Bottles of Lifeway Oat Dairy Free
PREDICTIONS 2024

2024 Health and Wellness Trends

Probiotics and fermented foods have been rising in popularity as immune boosters
Dr. Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy, PhD
November 29, 2023

Functional foods and flavors continue to climb in popularity as such foods achieve just that: beyond providing nutritional benefits, they bring flavor, comfort, and excitement to the table. Among these, immunity-targeting products are in the forefront.


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Gen Z Group Takes Pictures of Food
PREDICTIONS 2024

Diet Culture Goes Multicultural to Appeal to Gen Z

Younger generations are starting to turn towards diets at record rates
Emily Auerbach
November 14, 2023

Gen Z’s dietary preferences are evolving. To appeal to them, diet and nutrition brands will need to embrace international flavors and cuisines. We predict growth in categories that successfully blend Gen Z’s desire for nutritious, plant-forward foods with their craving for authentic, internationally-inspired flavors.


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PREDICTIONS 2024

Top 10 Food Trends for 2024

The Whole Foods Market Trends Council predicts emerging flavors, culinary influences and products poised for the spotlight in the coming year
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 24, 2023

Caffeine with added benefits, going back to basics in the plant-based category, complex heat from global peppers, and water conservation and stewardship are all among the food trends expected to rise in popularity across the industry in the next year.


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HERDEZ Habanero Hot Sauce Bottles
PREDICTIONS 2024

New Hispanic-Inspired Products to Round Out 2023

This month’s collection includes an avocado hot sauce and a Mexican hot chocolate creamer
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 4, 2023

“We were thrilled when Francia approached us with her vision. Her passion to bring to life her grandmother's recipe—inspired by her passion for cooking and experience growing up in Los Angeles—resonated with our own commitment to bringing to consumers the flavors of Mexico raised in LA,” said Diana DeLoza, LA VICTOIA director of marketing. “…Together, we created a salsa that celebrates the rich heritage of Los Angeles and brings it to tables everywhere.”


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Hostess Holiday Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts Package

New Cake Products for Winter 2023

This month’s survey includes new innovations from Hostess, Mondelez and Bimbo Bakeries
December 1, 2023

"We are thrilled to partner with Mott's and Hawaiian Punch to include nostalgic flavors households love and enjoy," said Brian Owens, Café Valley CEO. "Adding these celebrated brands to our variations of Mini Muffins and Ring Cakes as easy, on-the-go baked goods expands Café Valley's potential, and we couldn't be more excited to share that with our fans."


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