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The pandemic emerged to disrupt consumers’ food and beverage purchase and consumption routines and significantly alter the current nature of snacking in America.
Vitamin and supplement sales have been on the rise since the pandemic started. Will the category momentum continue?
The pandemic-era surge in online shopping has also fueled growth of subscription services offering safe regular deliveries.
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.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues into 2021, consumers are looking for food and beverage options that meet varying experiences.
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.
Veganuary's growing popularity among consumers has spurred plant-based brands to participate in the 31-day vegan challenge.
What does convenience look like when a global pandemic throws normal schedules and routines into disarray?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumers are undoubtedly drinking more alcohol amid the pandemic and it's creating a wave of changes for food retailers and restaurants.
From alternative dairy products to new cheese and yogurt options, innovation in the dairy industry is booming.
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.
Conveniences and comfort food options were all available before COVID-19, but they’ve surged in use and popularity as the pandemic changed everything.
Food and beverage manufacturers should focus on health-forward options to capitalize on the future of food trends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pet products have gone premium, and more Americans than ever are getting in on the trend.
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.
Despite their appreciation for all thing fresh and less processed, Americans have a long and historical relationship with packaged foods, food science and technology.
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.
Opportunities abound for food retailers looking to ramp up seafood sales.
With an eye toward discovery and new experiences, today’s consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous with what -- and how -- they eat and drink.
Lives and lifestyles have been dramatically altered as consumers face the realities of the moment by adapting meal planning, shopping and cooking behaviors.
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.
How are CPG manufacturers, bakeries and other foodservice industry professionals keeping up with consumers’ interest in baking at home?
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.
As social distancing continues to be the norm in most parts of the country, many are turning to comfort foods like pizza and burgers.
The rumblings of sustainability-minded, organic consumers are also being met from the industry side with a push toward disruptive agriculture and exploration of becoming "carbon positive."
Whether it’s wanting healthier versions of classic dishes and snack foods or searching for grocery items that cater to particular dietary needs, the quest for a healthier lifestyle is pervading the food industry in full force.
Shifts in consumer shopping behavior brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are creating what could be lasting changes in CPG and food retail.
Rising demand for convenient meals is feeding the popularity of sous vide among restaurant operators and home cooks.
While the plant-based revolution is widely credited with disrupting both dairy and animal-protein categories, rarely do we see discussion of why consumers have such an affinity for all things marketed as “plant-based” today.
2020 food trend forecasts call for continued growing interest in plant-based dishes, sustainable food sources.
In 2020, there are some big factors we’ll be keeping our eye on that could have major ramifications for the food industry well into the future.
Food options for both ketogenic and flexitarian diets exploded this year following the rise of consumer demand for more healthy choices as well as food produced sustainably.
Tourism experts share tips for telling history's darker tales.
Consumer concerns over climate change, plastic waste and other perceived ills are pushing companies and government toward real action.