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Health and wellness: 4 trends for our times
A recent reset is driven by four trends that impact how consumers think about and act on their health and wellness.
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How plant-based meat is evolving for the future
The future for plant-based meat goes way beyond burgers, chicken nuggets and traditional retail channels.
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Discerning consumers shape food culture trends in 2023
Discerning consumers expect companies to deliver products with great tastes and textures, nutrient density, clean labels, and ethical and sustainable ingredient sourcing and production practices.
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Health and wellness space is a world of opportunities
How have consumers' attitudes and behaviors about health and wellness changed after 3 years of living in a pandemic?
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Legacy CPG brands infiltrate the alcohol category
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo initially identified their forays into alcohol as experimenting, but the two are committed to expanding their presence in the alcohol category.
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Seaweed wave: Health, sustainability spur algae’s popularity
Seaweed has been gaining popularity on menus and store shelves over the past few years, but this year could bring a tidal wave of new products and culinary applications as food companies look to cash in on algae’s health and sustainability benefits.
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Datassential forecasts 2023 macro trends for the food industry
The market researcher unveils the tentpole themes that will impact the food industry in the coming year.
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5 food and beverage trends to watch for 2023
Five of the top food and beverage trends to watch for 2023 include a beverage category that will continue to gain popularity and the social media platform that experts think will most influence where and what consumers want to eat.
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“Plant-based” has not peaked, but rather grown into a lifestyle
Will demand for plant-based food fall as fast as it grew? Far from it, according to Datassential.
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What’s ahead in health and wellness in 2023?
It took a pandemic to upend life as we know it, prompting Americans to rethink their notions around health and wellness aspirations and behaviors.
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Plant-based meat trends go beyond the burger
The plant-based meat category is growing beyond burgers to feed consumers' cravings for more exotic fare.
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Consumer trends in food shopping today
From inflation to COVID-19, various factors are shaping food shopping preferences and behaviors, presenting both challenges and opportunities for food retailers and foodservice operators alike.
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Consumer vs. restaurant: Hartman research on the challenges of eating out
Americans love to eat out, yet research from The Hartman Group shows how restaurant offerings often present challenges to individual eating approaches.
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Exploring the next generation of plant-based innovation
Exhibitors at this year's Plant Based World Expo showed off the growing array of options designed to feed the cravings of all types of eaters.
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What’s ahead in grocery shopping and food procurement?
As macro forces impact consumer behavior, shoppers traverse a hybrid world of in-person and online grocery shopping and seek inspiration from an ever-growing number of sources.
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The changing face of plant-based dining in the digital age
Author and researcher Eve Turow-Paul shared insights into the way digital technology has influenced the way millennials and Gen Z experience food.
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Plant-based foods that emphasize plants appeal to consumers seeking less-processed foods
As the plant-based category evolves, food manufacturers and foodservice operators would do well to keep in mind their customers who are craving plant-based foods that emphasize plants, rather than attempt to replicate the experience of eating meat.
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How inflation is affecting decisions in the produce aisle
Demand for organic produce surged after the start of the pandemic and sales are still strong overall even as inflation drives belt-tightening.
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Trends in modern approaches to eating: Plant-focused vs. plant-based
With a proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace today, consumer interpretations and pursuits of “plant-based eating” are just as expansive.
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Closing the gap in sustainability: Opportunities to connect with consumers
The Hartman Group looks at how consumer familiarity with “sustainability” has grown steadily, but their confidence in identifying specific sustainable products and companies continues to lag behind.
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What defines the American meal? Protein, paper towels and TV
Datassential’s “The American Meal” report surveyed thousands of consumers about their eating habits both at and away from home.
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Lessons from the pandemic: What’s next in diet and eating behavior?
How pandemic-influenced shifts in consumers’ lives have altered needs and notions around diet and nutrition.
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Coffee drinkers increasingly brew premium, specialty blends at home
As pandemic-related food and beverage trends persist, consumers are attracted to quality, unique coffee products to enjoy at home.
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Into the mainstream: What’s next for organic foods and beverages?
Organic foods and beverages across categories are more accessible than ever before in terms of both availability and price.
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Ideas in food and beverage: Six trends for 2022
To shed light on how cultural and demographic shifts are impacting demand for food and beverage, Hartman Group analysts recently examined six key trends in consumer culture.
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Survey: Consumer sentiments around dining out post-COVID
Consumers suggest that they’re ready to move out of crisis mode and get back to business, which for the restaurant industry, means that more are getting comfortable with dining out again, albeit with some concerns about the economy.
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Cooking today: Ideal meal aspirations and challenges
The Hartman Group's recent research shows how the pandemic has affected America's approach to meals today, making the ideal meal encompass a broader range of diverse needs and expectations than in years past.
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How women are forging paths in the plant-based food world
Events like the Vegan Women Summit and successful entrepreneurs like Miyoko Schinner are focused on helping women-led plant-based ventures grow.
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Consumers, restaurant operators feel the pinch of rising prices
Datassential’s Five in Focus Post-COVID inflation report reveals how consumers and restaurant operators have perceived rising prices.
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Startups chart a new course for vegan e-commerce
Startups including Vejii and PlantBelly aim to make it easier for consumers to discover and purchase vegan products online.
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Key consumer motivations driving growth in plant-based foods
Consumer interest in plant-focused products and diets is high—whether it’s for one meal, one month or frames a long-term approach to eating.
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Food and restaurant trends for 2022 include robots, sustainability
Robots in restaurants, streamlined menus, booze-free beverages, a focus on sustainability and explorations of heritage cuisines are among food and restaurant experts' predictions for the top trends of 2022.
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Consumers consciously invest in a sustainable future through purchases
Given the mounting problems facing the planet and its global citizens, it comes as no surprise that consumer sentiment for real change has significantly increased.
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A food brand’s values can be key to long-term success
Many customers, especially younger ones, want the foodservice and restaurant brands they interact with each day to speak up.
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How will consumers prepare holiday meals in 2021?
Convenience is key this holiday season as the food and beverage industry continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and supply chain disruptions.
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What’s trending for ice cream?
Ice cream consumers are gravitating toward offerings that focus on indulgence, unusual flavors and vegan ingredients.
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How restaurant operators can tap into the latest dessert trends
Desserts are eaten more than consumers admit, and they’re gravitating toward global, vegan options.
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Why more Americans are becoming sober curious
Many Americans are laying off the alcohol and favoring more functional beverages.
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How fancy food brands can feed consumers in the pandemic and beyond
Convenience, cravings, finances and health concerns are factors driving pandemic-era food choices.
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Is your business ready for what’s next in sustainability?
What sustainable trends are coming to the forefront of mainstream consumers’ behaviors that will impact your business?
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Kids food, beverage brands focus on taste, nutrition
The market for foods and beverages designed for children is poised to experience significant growth, and businesses are appealing to kids and adults with healthy options that taste great.
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Why consumers are still reaching for canned alcoholic drinks
The ready-to-drink hard seltzer and cocktail market appeals to consumers’ desire for convenience and portability.