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Ideas in Food 2027
Get ahead of what’s next: Ideas in Food 2027 explores 20 emerging trends and the forces driving them, giving you the foresight to navigate change, address…
Video highlights from Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility
Meals remain central to daily life, but they are no longer fixed events built around traditional formats. Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility explores…
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation explores what makes Gen X unique, how their formative experiences have shaped their…
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Unwrapping occasion priorities: The final layer of beverage decisions
In today’s marketplace, it’s downright silly to think that any food or beverage choice is shaped by demographics alone. By now, you’ve…
Learn moreCreatures of convenience: understanding foundational foodservice needs
Restaurants are undeniably ingrained in the American consumer’s life. In fact, our new report, Reliance on Restaurants: An American Eating Occasions…
Learn moreChanging the narrative on sustainability fatigue
Is “sustainability” starting to feel like a four-letter word around your organization? If it’s been a struggle to maintain momentum on…
Learn moreZero-sugar rush: the duality of sweetened beverages
The adverse health impacts of added sugar have been making headlines for decades, and consumers continue to grow increasingly sophisticated in their understanding…
Learn moreOne question, many answers: how a Knowledge Discovery can springboard your innovation
Trends emerge and evolve at lightning speed in today’s culture — and your product offerings must be nimble enough to follow suit. But how often…
Learn moreNew study underway: Sustainability & Transparency 2023
The definition of “sustainability” has expanded exponentially in recent years. A term that once simply signified humans’ use of natural…
Learn moreGut Check: A new soda occasion?
A recent CNBC article reports Olipop’s sales are soaring and that beverage giants, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, are interested in the brand. The probiotic…
Learn morePets and Wellness: Ruff, ruff, meow!
Health and wellness is no longer just about, or for, humans. As wellness has become a holistic construct incorporating physical health, social health, and…
Learn moreIntroducing the Great Wellness Reset
2023 is the year of the Great Wellness Reset. In Health and Wellness 2023 we learned consumer culture is not COVID-free, but consumers have a new perspective…
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