food trends

Study: Rising generation of food consumers more open to new food technology

Gen Z respondents indicated they are more likely to try a food grown with technology (77%) and are more comfortable overall with the use of technology to grow food (71%).

November 5, 2019

No Comments

Gen Z—the newest generation of food consumers with purchasing power—is more open to food technology than older generations, according to new research from Ketchum, New York.

Survey reveals U.S. consumers learn about healthy food trends via social media

Called the "Siri for brands," Suzy is a consumer intelligence platform that unlocks critical consumer insights to help organizations make better and more informed decisions—faster.

March 22, 2019

No Comments

Suzy, New York, asked U.S. consumers where they are most likely to first hear about the latest in healthy food trends.

Study reveals nearly two-thirds of Americans are “food-connected” consumers

This segment of more food-aware, food-involved consumers now represents 62% of Americans across all demographics and geographies.

October 25, 2018

No Comments

A new research study released by Fogelson & Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., reveals a new and increasingly influential category of Americans—the food-connected consumer (FCC).

Experts predict pace of food, beverage innovation will quicken in 2018

A broad array of technological innovations will make it easier to acquire and consume foods and beverages tailored to today’s consumer’s specific food needs, speeds and philosophies.

January 4, 2018

No Comments

The food market will experience rapid evolution in 2018, according to sector experts at MSL, Seattle, Wash.

Packaged Facts' food forecast: 10 food trends to watch in 2018

Here are the Top 10 food trends (listed in alphabetical order) projected for 2018.

November 16, 2017

No Comments

Here are the Top 10 food trends (listed in alphabetical order) projected for 2018, according to Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Specialty Food Association predicts food trends for 2018

The Trendsetter Panel draws perspectives from retail, foodservice, strategic marketing and culinary education.

November 15, 2017

No Comments

The Specialty Food Association's Trendspotter Panel reveals what are predicted to be hot food trends in 2018.

Study: 9 in 10 Canadians see no progress in food insecurity

According to the poll, 91% of Canadians think food insecurity is a persistent problem in Canada, a problem that 41% believe has worsened in the last decade.

June 19, 2017

No Comments

Many Canadians have food insecurity on their minds, according to an Ipsos poll on food insecurity, health and poverty commissioned by Community Food Centres Canada.

Study: Sustainability will take center stage in 2017

Plant-based proteins will continue to increase in popularity, as will flexitarian and vegan options.

January 10, 2017

No Comments

Ketchum, New York, launched its inaugural survey of nutrition experts to understand what topics, ingredients and dishes would shape the year ahead in food.