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4 Food and Beverage Trends You Might Have Missed at Expo West 2023

Mar 22, 2023 1:43:55 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in CPG, Health and Wellness, Food, Sustainability

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2023’s Natural Products Expo West was a rollicking success for attendees and exhibitors, again providing a chance for vendors and marketers (and more) to share their newest big ideas.

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Why is America Snacking So Much More in 2023?

Feb 22, 2023 12:19:41 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Trend Reports, CPG, Food

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The numbers don’t lie: America is snacking now more than ever. In 2023 and beyond, we can expect to see snack purchases soaring alongside a wider variety of snacks in general.

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Cannabis Thanksgiving 2022: Green Wednesday, Leftovers, and the Holidays

Nov 23, 2022 11:22:48 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insights, Health and Wellness, Food, Cannabis

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Cannabis User Purchase Trends for the Holidays

The pumpkin pie isn’t all that’s getting baked this Thanksgiving.

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Food and Beverage Companies Gain the Most by Going Sustainable

Nov 2, 2022 11:15:00 AM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Trend Reports, CPG, Food, Sustainability

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Most consumers, independent of generation, want the brands they engage with to care about the environment. And recent data shows that over half of consumers have become more eco-conscious since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morning Consult’s report, “What Sustainability Means to Consumers,” shows that consumers both believe sustainability is important for the products they buy, and believe most of the responsibility for that should land on the brand.

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Halloween Trends of 2022: Cash, Costumes, and Cocktails

Oct 19, 2022 1:45:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Social Media, Trend Reports, CPG, Food, Halloween

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Halloween 2022 isn’t far away, but there’s still time to execute Halloween marketing and selling strategies. The best way to do this, of course, is to take a look at the data to see what’s driving Halloween spending this year.

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How Americans Are Tackling High Food Prices

Oct 4, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Trend Reports, CPG, Beverage, Food

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High food prices are taking a bite out of American budgets. 

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The Future of Snacks in 2022

Aug 31, 2022 8:35:19 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insights, Trend Reports, CPG, Food

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America is busy, hungry, and looking for a moment of peace and comfort. And the data shows that snacking is the perfect affordable little break in a hectic day.

We dove into four major recent studies about the state of snacking in the United States in 2022, and have brought you insights about the past, present, and likely future of packaged snack foods.

Learn what America is snacking on, when they’re snacking, and where they’re buying those snacks.

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Gen Z Wants Product Samples and Don't Care Where They Get Them

Aug 17, 2022 4:18:34 PM / by Bobby Johnson posted in Insights, Trend Reports, CPG, Food

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Everyone knows the importance of product sampling, that’s hardly news. However, a glut of new reports and studies have revealed that Gen Z not only loves sampling, but it plays a large part in why they shop where they shop. Product sampling also has a huge effect on what they buy. 

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2022 Food & Beverage Trends Marketers Need to Know

May 17, 2022 8:30:00 AM / by Ann D'Adamo posted in Trend Reports, CPG, Beverage, Food

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We all know that consumers are always looking for new… new flavors, new innovations, and new brands. According to the latest research into 2022 food trends, flavor, function, and sustainability are driving beverage innovation. Here are five key trends we’re seeing in the market.

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Why Sustainability Matters for Brands

May 10, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Ann D'Adamo posted in Insights, CPG, Health and Wellness, Food

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A 2021 PwC consumer poll across 22 countries found that more than half of consumers have become more eco-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a society, we’re increasingly aware of the devastating effects storms, wildfires, and drought have on our everyday lives. We know we need to make changes; however, many people just don’t know where to start. A recent study from Brands for Good found that 41% of Americans were unsure how to live more sustainably. That’s where brands can help – through education, inspiration, and products that make it easy for consumers to take baby steps to a more sustainable future.

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