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Consumers’ appetite for pizza grows, but split between desire for healthy vs. indulgent
There were few bright spots for the restaurant industry in 2020, but pizza was one of them.
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TikTok brings unexpected success for food, beverage industry
The social media platform has produced a new way for online creators to share food and beverage trends -- and brands -- that can become popular almost instantaneously.
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5 food & beverage trends accelerated, altered or accentuated by the pandemic
We are living through an unprecedented time in which the pandemic has accelerated, altered or accentuated trends in many spheres of food and beverage culture.
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Indoor gardening is here to stay
In a time when food and beverage consumers valued essential products, healthy eating, convenience and home-cooked meals, the indoor gardening market was poised for significant growth.
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Will the future food supply chain reflect pandemic-era changes?
Innovative food companies and delivery platforms took lead roles in the pandemic.
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Health & wellness in the US today: Cultural shifts and the COVID-19 pandemic
Several long-term shifts have been reshaping the American health and wellness landscape over the past two decades.
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Datassential: Subscription models shined in 2020, will see further growth
There were few bright spots for restaurants in 2020. The subscription model was one of them.
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What’s next for dairy alternatives?
From plant-based to animal-free dairy, substitutes to traditional milk, ice cream and other dairy products have soared in popularity and are expected to continue to grow in the future.
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The power of personalization in food shopping: Two online retailers show the way
Consumer priorities in food and beverages have shifted toward finding items that signal increased personalization to health and wellness needs and goals.
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What role will robots play in the future of food delivery?
With demand for convenient and contactless food delivery options on the rise, autonomous delivery vehicles have the potential to be a game-changer for foodservice and food retail.
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The pandemic has dramatically altered the way Americans snack
The pandemic emerged to disrupt consumers’ food and beverage purchase and consumption routines and significantly alter the current nature of snacking in America.
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Behind the growth in the dietary supplement, vitamin market
Vitamin and supplement sales have been on the rise since the pandemic started. Will the category momentum continue?
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How the pandemic fed the growth of food subscription services
The pandemic-era surge in online shopping has also fueled growth of subscription services offering safe regular deliveries.
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Consumers continue to focus on sustainability, waste reduction through COVID
Despite indulging more in restaurant takeout, delivery and home-shipped meal kits during the pandemic, consumers are more focused than ever on reducing waste and their impact on the environment.
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2021 is the year of familiar, healthy, daring flavors
As the coronavirus pandemic continues into 2021, consumers are looking for food and beverage options that meet varying experiences.
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Restaurants vs. retail: Breaking down consumers’ plant-based appetites
Plant-based products are continuing to grow in popularity, both at restaurants and food retail, and certain product categories have emerged as consumer favorites in each channel.
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Restaurants, food brands find a partner in Veganuary
Veganuary's growing popularity among consumers has spurred plant-based brands to participate in the 31-day vegan challenge.
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COVID-19 and the New Modern Convenience
What does convenience look like when a global pandemic throws normal schedules and routines into disarray?
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2021 will bring continuing focus on wellness, flexitarian diets, and ways to make dining out safe and memorable
Looking ahead to 2021, many of the food trends predicted by chefs, retail executives and other experts reflect the changing way consumers eat both at and away from home.
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Datassential’s 10 food trends to know in 2021
Here are 10 trends to know – 3 macro trends and 7 flavor and ingredient trends – that you should consider as you think about your 2021 plans.
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2020 year in review: The return of the great American grocery store
As COVID-19 radically altered any semblance of a “normal way of life,” America’s food stores stepped up to provide essential services and, in the process, became consumers’ trusted allies in their struggles to cope with the new realities of the pandemic.
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5 alcoholic beverage trends to know in 2021
Many of the habits developed this year will continue into the year ahead, while new trends will pop up as consumers get back to normal.
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How are consumer drinking habits affecting restaurants, grocers?
Consumers are undoubtedly drinking more alcohol amid the pandemic and it's creating a wave of changes for food retailers and restaurants.
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5 trends taking hold in the dairy industry
From alternative dairy products to new cheese and yogurt options, innovation in the dairy industry is booming.
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Shifts in food shopping behaviors due to COVID-19
As we near the end of this tumultuous year, the novel coronavirus continues to upend lives, given the fluctuations and inconsistencies in case incidences, regulations, and official guidance.
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How businesses are feeding the cravings of the comfort- and convenience-centric consumer
Conveniences and comfort food options were all available before COVID-19, but they’ve surged in use and popularity as the pandemic changed everything.
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What’s trending for the future of food?
Food and beverage manufacturers should focus on health-forward options to capitalize on the future of food trends.
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Things we miss: New interests, changing values amidst the pandemic
There are many things we pretty much took for granted prior to the pandemic, some of which we thought were worth noting, since we miss them and — hopefully — we aren't always going to have to live like this.
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How the pandemic is shaping home cooking trends
As the coronavirus pandemic presses on, consumers have settled into routines that involve a lot more home cooking, and studies suggest these habits will continue after the pandemic.
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How the specialty food industry is faring in the era of COVID-19
The Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show was canceled amid COVID-19 this year, so the trade group is using a virtual event to help brands and buyers connect.
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The way forward: What consumers are cooking at home
Consumers’ craving for restaurant food provides an opportunity for innovation in the grocery channel -- whether through meal bundles on the perimeter or restaurant favorites and global flavors in the frozen aisle.
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Behind the growth and shifting nature of the pet industry
Pet products have gone premium, and more Americans than ever are getting in on the trend.
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Understanding what today’s eco-conscious food consumers want
Restaurants, CPG manufacturers and food retailers are all investing in new, innovative ways to give eco-conscious consumers what they’re prioritizing in their food choices.
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The future of food technology: Consumer values and a healthier food system
Despite their appreciation for all thing fresh and less processed, Americans have a long and historical relationship with packaged foods, food science and technology.
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The role of functional food and beverage in the era of COVID-19
To boost immunity and overall health and wellness within the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are increasingly seeking out functional food and beverage products that they believe might aid in the body’s defenses.
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What do today’s grocery shoppers want from seafood?
Opportunities abound for food retailers looking to ramp up seafood sales.
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Series: How to deliver on what today’s adventurous food consumers want
With an eye toward discovery and new experiences, today’s consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous with what -- and how -- they eat and drink.
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Mandated to stay at home, cooking fatigue sets in
Lives and lifestyles have been dramatically altered as consumers face the realities of the moment by adapting meal planning, shopping and cooking behaviors.
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5 important food and beverage industry trends to watch
From the diversification of keto-friendly products to the rise of “gummification,” here are some key trends to monitor in the food and beverage space.
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Industry rises to cater to home baking trend
How are CPG manufacturers, bakeries and other foodservice industry professionals keeping up with consumers’ interest in baking at home?
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Cultural background’s influence on how we eat
Brands that are able to tap into a desire for exploration in ways that satisfy American food values and feel like authentic cultural sharing can reap the rewards.
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From cheddar to cotija, serving up fresh cheese insights
As social distancing continues to be the norm in most parts of the country, many are turning to comfort foods like pizza and burgers.