food trends

Seaweed and other forms of algae are gaining popularity as a food ingredient. (Photo of seaweed floating below the surface of the ocean)

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.

Consumer Insights

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.