Consumer preferences are constantly changing, with new ingredients, diets, and lifestyles influencing what types of products people expect from the global baked goods industry. Many continue to seek out healthier takes on their favorite baked goods, either in terms of ingredients or portion size. The shorter the ingredient list the better, with bonus points for…
The global plant-based meat market is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Companies are developing products so similar to animal products that they are difficult or impossible to tell apart from the real thing, helping manufacturers extend their reach to consumers who don’t want to give up the taste or texture of meat. As more varieties of imitation…
There are a wide variety of options available in the ice cream industry these days, particularly artisanal ice cream varieties. Supermarket shelves hold a trove of different products, and an increasing number of creative, independent ice cream shops are springing up in cities around the world. Amidst all of this competition, companies need to get…
Consumed as a recreational snack for instinctual masticate desire, chewing gum is very popular in many countries across the globe. Many chewing gums on the market today are marketed as a product with functional benefits, such as oral hygiene or teeth whitening and there are also chewing gums which are used by consumers who want…
The legal cannabis industry is growing leaps and bounds over the last few years, thanks to a number of jurisdictions that legalized the sale and use of cannabis products in many countries across the world. The legalization of cannabis in countries like Canada and the US has prompted several companies to enter the industry and…
Very few industries have a such direct, personal connection with their consumers as the food and beverages (F&B) industry. 2018 has witnessed immense growth and complex patterns in the global F&B industry. Here are the top 10 food and beverage industry trends that, according to our expert analysts, were prominent in 2018 and will continue into…
Ironically, it’s the global bakery market that is making the most of society’s growing insistence on healthy living. The millennials are prime demographic and their incremented disposable income is powering a resurgent and highly versatile industry. The demand for gluten-free and organic bakery items gaining steam and premium range of baked food products is finding a niche…
The global food and food processing industry is on the threshold of a major alteration. Food technologies like bio-innovation, robotics, gene editing, and AI have redesigned the way in which we produce food and manage demand. As the population has increased at a rapid pace, the quantity of agricultural yield has gained a lot of…
You must have noticed the mushrooming of juice bars industry around your. With growing awareness about the benefits of fruit and vegetable juices, many world’s leading juicing machines manufacturers have left no stone unturned to ‘juice’ in this opportunity. High profit margins, busy lifestyle of the consumers, and growing preference for naturopathy, have pushed the market for…
For millennials, pets are like family members. This trend of pet humanization has had a major impact on the global pet food market. With the 2017 sales of pet food products crossing the USD 26 billion mark, it is interesting to analyze the latest trends that are redefining the pet food industry. 1) Pet Humanization:…
