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Tag: consumer trends
Rising inflation hinders sustainable food shopping
Despite best intentions regarding sustainability and the environment, the purchasing decision about F&B brands to purchase is ultimately led by price, with fast-rising inflation and the worst cost of living crisis in a century, research finds.
Taste Tomorrow, every day
Puratos has been guiding its strategy in line with the findings of its ‘Taste Tomorrow’ study, an extensive consumer research program undertaken every two years.
Clean-label ingredients poised for growth
At 6.78% CAGR, the market for clean-label ingredients is anticipated to hit USD 68.57bn by 2028, says Brandessence Market Research. The global market for this segment was evaluated at USD43.32bn in 2021.
Plant-based protein market to reach USD 22.7bn by 2031
The global plant-based protein market is expected to attract growth at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period of 2021 to 2031, according to a study made by Transparency Market Research (TMR).
Capitalizing on the at-home baking movement for center-store growth
2020 was the year of baking bread. When COVID-19 put the world on lockdown, panicked consumers stocked up on flour and yeast and started kneading. As a result, baking staples saw exponential growth.
Euromonitor: Health is on the menu
In the last five years, organic and free-from gluten sweet biscuits have seen the biggest growth in Western Europe. Consumers look for more reduced sugar and on-the-go snacks. This trend is very similar in the savory biscuits category, as consumers are seeking healthier alternatives.
A virtual new world
Using Virtual Reality technology, scientists at Campden BRI recently ran a virtual supermarket technology experience to better understand which on-pack sensory claims motivate consumers to purchase products.
Functional ingredients: What’s next?
Consumers increasingly favor better-for-you products and their additional spare time at home has changed the way they handle eating occasions.
Top 10 Trends of 2021
Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021.
Children drive growing household interest in sustainability
In Europe, it is children that are the most persuasive in influencing household shopping behavior, and consequently both manufacturers and retailers need to address the younger generation’s concerns if they are to remain relevant.
“Western Europe is a strong market for ancient grains”
What does the market for ancient grains look like? An interview with Ralph Seibold, Managing Director of SchapfenMühle GmbH & Co KG.
