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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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For nearly 15 years, we’ve tracked the shifting rhythms of U.S. eating and drinking occasions with our proprietary Compass Database. We’ve seen…
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We’re in the thick of fieldwork for our Q1 syndicated report, Claims and Cues 2026: Category Attribute Playbook, and one thing is already clear: consumers…
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In an increasingly digital food shopping landscape, consumers navigate a complex ecosystem of influence winding through multiple platforms. As a result, the…
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This webinar explored how consumers want technology to fit into their everyday food experiences, with experts breaking down key behaviors, expectations, and…
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Protein has dominated food and beverage innovation in recent years—but no nutrient owns the spotlight forever. Curious how health-related…
Learn moreAutomation vs. agency: How AI is shaping food tech
Will AI-assisted food culture produce the next generation of home cooking savants—or quietly erode the human touch and personal traditions that make…
Learn moreFood and Technology 2026: The Digital Food Culture Gap
Digital food culture is accelerating—and so are the tensions shaping consumer trust, aspiration and action. “Food and Technology 2026” delivers a…
Learn moreFrom pairings to the unexpected: What’s driving flavor innovation
Today’s boundary-pushing food and beverage flavors reflect a dynamic history of cultural exchange, access to global ingredients, advances in food science…
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