News Category: Trends

Meet Gen Z

Born after 1997, at least 100 million generation Z is the new demographic force! They are exposed, Tech Savvy, (who have never existed in a world without smartphones), and the best-educated generation having strong opinions and deeply held convictions.  Z Force THERE ARE 6 DISTINGUISHING TRAITS ABOUT GEN Z FORCE DID YOU KNOW? Practical and […]

Health is a Highly Personal Matter

Consumers  are  increasingly  taking on  a  more  personalized  holistic  view  of  health  including  mental,  emotional,  and  physical  well-being.  They’re  making  food  and  beverage  choices  based  on  their  personal  definition  of  health, such  as  food  described  as  natural,  organic,  high  in  protein,  or  functional. Trending Health Dimensions Functional Eating  Provide specific nutritional benefits, such as being high […]

Plant Based On The Rise!

While the number of Vegetarians & Vegans has remained steady and relatively small for at least 20 years, those who describe themselves as FLEXITARIAN have grown much faster, to 36%, with greater numbers among Millennial and Gen Z demographic groups. It means that they are reducing meat and other animal products in order to consume […]

Locally Grown Gaining Traction

LOCAL: There’s no legal definition but 50 to 100 miles is an accepted benchmark Local is a powerful descriptor, conveying images of quality, freshness, small producers, authenticity, and even sustainability  Consumers are more organically conscious and are making it a point to purchase products grown or made close to home​. Conversations about the origin of […]

Snacking’s Broadening Role

1. Snacks are replacing meals for many people worldwide. Consumers say their definition of what a snack is has evolved over the last 3 years to include more or different types of foods, and occasions for eating. 85% imagine there will be more snack options to choose from in the next 3 years. 82% confirms […]

Low Impact Snacking

Consumers are also increasingly aware of the way their foods production impacts the world at large​. 8 out of 10 global consumers agree that, in the last year they’re trying to learn more about the brands or companies they buy from and paying more attention to how many or how often they are buying items. […]

Eating for Gut Health Goes Mainstream

The link between gut health and wellness continues to grow. First, we had probiotics (the good bacteria), then prebiotics (feeds the probiotics) and now postbiotics are surfacing. Postbiotics are essentially the waste product of those probiotics after fermenting – upcycling on a micro scale! Importantly for producers, 58% of global consumers are aware of the […]

Unveiling Cocoa: From Ancient Sacred Rituals to Modern Indulgence

Discover the rich history and fascinating facts behind one of the world’s most beloved treats: cocoa. From its sacred origins in ancient Mesoamerican cultures to its journey across the globe, cocoa has played a pivotal role in both history and indulgence. You can find more detailed information about chocolate by clicking on the images below.