From seaweed snacks to ‘clean’ keto, Future Cubed food futurist Tony Hunter forecasts what consumer trends will shape food and beverage innovation.
Source: Foodie fashion for hungry hipsters: 9 food trends to watch
Category: Food Trends
Social media users “copy” friends’ eating habits
Social media users are more likely to eat fruit and veg – or snack on junk food – if they think their friends do the same, a new study has found.
Source: Social media users “copy” friends’ eating habits – Aston University
Why Americans Just Can’t Quit Their Microwaves
For millions of American college students, the first taste of adult freedom comes in a bite of Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza or a salty slurp from a Cup Noodles. Hemmed in by fire-safety rules and tight budgets, dorm dwellers have long embraced such microwaved delicacies, honing cook times in shared lounges with low-powered appliances balanced atop mini fridges.
Tyson Foods talks seasonal eating trends: ‘This summer, protein is the superhero’
Consumers’ eating patterns tend to shift during the summer months, becoming more experimental and experiential with new items taking center plate such as meat-less burgers, blended proteins, ‘standalone’ side dishes, and all-day snacking, says Tyson Foods in its 2019 Summer Trends Report.
Source: Tyson Foods talks seasonal eating trends: ‘This summer, protein is the superhero’
Hot Trend: Spicy Sauces Are on Fire
Conglomerates take note of a profitable way to reach a younger, more diverse crowd than the shrinking base of customers for some familiar condiments and packaged foods that have fallen out of step with dining trends.
Charcuterie a growing trend for outdoor parties
Meat and cheese boards continue to gain popularity with consumers.
Source: Charcuterie a growing trend for outdoor parties, picnics | 2019-06-07 | MEAT+POULTRY
The changing food tastes of passengers
Monitoring and reacting to passengers’ changing tastes and preferences is essential for airlines seeking to offer a desirable inflight catering offer. […]
Source: The changing food tastes of passengers – Aircraft Interiors International
Stevia Use In Food and Beverages Accelerated Significantly in 2018
Number of Products Launched With Stevia Grew +31% Last Year vs 2017
Source: Stevia Use In Food and Beverages Accelerated Significantly in 2018 London Stock Exchange:PURE
11 predictions for the future of grocery
Los Angeles-based firm CBRE delivered projections on topics from e-commerce to prepared meals to store experience in its latest research report on the grocery industry.
Source: 11 predictions for the future of grocery – Produce Retailer
Five Culinary Trends on the Rise With Young Consumers
Ethical dining and multicultural interest will shape college foodservice operations.
Source: Five Culinary Trends on the Rise With Young Consumers | Convenience Store News
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