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Food & Beverage: We scoured the top trends for 2025 so you don't have to. Here are the ones we agree with, and no boring ones: 1) There's an increasing interest in ingredients (yes! Try Recipe Radar to figure out what to do with them). 2) Plant based products finding their way into finger foods and ready-made meals (about time!). 3) Local ingredients, foreign flavors (Yep, that's what's cooking at our house!). 4) Health and indulgence (caviar fits the bill!) 5) Hydration. It's not just for sports enthusiasts anymore. Look at Mayu Water (cool water aerator). 6) Beverages - Global consumer research shows an increasing interest in ingredients. Here's to healthy, happy eating in 2025! #IngredientInnovation #PlantBasedFingerFoods #localFlavors Innova Market Insights Jeanine Moss Nicole DeMeo https://lnkd.in/gGSEQTiH

New Industry Insights! At Twin City Foods, we’re passionate about delivering delicious, affordable, and healthy frozen vegetables. A recent report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) highlights the primary drivers behind food purchasing decisions: taste, price, and healthfulness. ✅ Taste: Our commitment to quality ensures that every bite of our vegetables is bursting with flavor. ✅ Price: We strive to offer competitive prices without compromising on quality. ✅ Healthfulness: Packed with nutrients, our frozen vegetables are a smart choice for any meal. Discover more about how these factors, along with trends like sustainability and stress eating, influence shopper behavior in the full report: #FrozenVegetables #HealthyEating #FoodTrends #TwinCityFoods #IFICSurvey2024

Conscious eating is a major trend, driving what, and how people want to eat. As more people become aware of the impact of their food choices on themselves and the world around them, we've seen this translate to a desire for dishes focusing on whole foods, and we love working with our clients to create them. Find out more about the rise of conscious eating and how this is impacting menus and dishes: https://lnkd.in/esP8PgFD

Are you someone who loves exploring new food trends? Here are the emerging food trends and why you should know them. ● Fusion Flavors 🌍 Fusion cuisine is taking over. Imagine Korean tacos, sushi burritos, and tandoori pizza. The blending of global flavors creates unique and unforgettable dishes, perfect for adventurous palates. ● Mindful Eating 🧘♀️ Mindful eating is all about savoring each bite. Consumers are focusing on quality over quantity, opting for locally sourced and organic produce. This trend encourages a deeper connection with food, promoting healthier and more sustainable choices. ● Street Food Reinvention 🍢 Street food is getting a gourmet makeover. Think elevated versions of pani puri with unique fillings, artisanal chaat, and designer dosa. This trend combines the nostalgia of street food with modern culinary techniques. ● Zero-Waste Cooking ♻️ Sustainability is key. Chefs and home cooks alike are adopting zero-waste practices. Using every part of the ingredient, composting, and reducing plastic waste are becoming culinary norms. What a delicious way to care for our planet! ● Gourmet Meal Kits 🍱 Meal kits have evolved. Now, they offer gourmet recipes with high-quality ingredients, bringing the restaurant experience to your home. Perfect for those who love cooking but crave convenience. ● Fermented Foods and Probiotics 🍶 Gut health is in focus with fermented foods like kimchi and kombucha.These probiotic-rich foods boost digestion and overall wellness, making healthy eating flavorful and fun. Embrace these trends and elevate your culinary adventures with Le Marche. What do you think about these trends? Share your thoughts with us. #LeMarche #LeMarcheRetail #FoodTrends #SustainableEating #WorldFoods #MindfulEating #ZeroWasteCooking #FusionFoods #PremiumGrocery #PremiumFoods

Forbes 2025 #Food #Trends #Forecast—What We’ll Be Eating According to the Institute of Food Technologists, “younger consumers seek stimulation from their foods and beverages and are looking for exciting and adventurous taste experiences that tell a story.” Read More

✨ Top 6 Food Tech Trends to Watch in 2025! ✨ #usecase - 29 1️⃣ Food with nostalgic moments ! 🍪 2️⃣ Gen Z is all about mindful munching with functional food & drinks. 🧘♀️🥤 3️⃣ High demand for pre-made sauces for easy meals 🍝 4️⃣ Proliferation of fusion flavors 🔥—think spicy honey, salsa roja, and pickled jalapeño! 🌶️ 5️⃣ Gen Z prefer DIY coffee at home to save money (uplifts syrups innovations) ☕💡 6️⃣ Brands are interested in evolving new food formats🌟 Which trend excites you the most? 👀 Missed any food trends? Please drop it in the comments #FoodTrends #CPG2025 #foodinnovation #news Nestlé Read more:

Kevin’s Natural Foods used to be known as “Chef’s Menu,” but the company faced a challenge connecting with consumers. Why? The product launched as a meal kit offering restaurant-quality food, however customers found that cooking the meals was cumbersome. The recipes didn’t feel noteworthy for the premium price and effort. It came across as an expensive alternative to frozen entrees. So, the founders went back to the drawing board. They focused on what people were really craving: convenient, healthy, flavorful food. What they also did was talk to consumers to understand their unmet needs, and determine where the value lied: ease, health, ingredients...? The product soon became Kevin's Natural Foods, focusing on ready-to-eat meals emphasizing convenience. It's a diverse line of food suited for people on all kinds of diets. Following the rebrand, the founders built a campaign around the idea of “hacking health,” positioning their product as something that enables consumers to eat better. I like this messaging a lot! It translates as healthy but tasty…. The result? Kevin’s Natural Foods is now ubiquitous - available in 6,000+ stores nationwide. In 2020, the company saw a 460% revenue increase, and by the end of 2021, Kevin's reached approximately $100 million in annual revenue. This brand pivot shows that success isn’t always about the initial idea, but how you lean into demand and adjust your strategy to suit customer needs. It underscores the importance of knowing your audience and being agile enough to adapt. The shift transformed Kevin’s Natural Foods into a Category leader.

Is #flexitarianism combined with digital media a key to shifting the food system in a more sustainable direction? Here are some interesting insights from Datassential's Huy Do and World Resources Institute's Edwina Hughes at The Culinary Institute of America's Menus of Change conference on consumer behavior, tactics to increase plant-forward menu options and the influence of digital media on consumer perceptions and expectations of plant-forward foods. #Plantforward #Healthandwellness #menutrends #foodservice #sustainability

Let me know if you are looking for a speaker on 2025 food trends. Would love to present in person or virtually. I take a culture-forward look at trends, including the macro forces that are influencing food choices. Description below: A Culture-Forward Look at New and Rising Food Trends 2025-2026. Foods and flavors will be more globally inspired (especially street food and third-culture), spicier, umami-rich, multi-sensory, colorful, playful and increasingly influenced by pop culture, TikTok and AI.  Expect greater attention to Asian, Middle Eastern and African cuisines, along with the spices, condiments, sauces and snacks that are the typical entry points to the discovery of new cuisines. The convergence of the Food as Medicine movement and the climate crisis is driving greater interest in plant-forward eating, including heritage diets and cultural foodways.  While taste remains the top driver of food choices, consumers are increasingly influenced by health.  Protein content, freshness and minimally processed are among the top motivators. Health is also behind the growing popularity of non-alcoholic or zero-proof beverages. Even during times of economic stress, consumers are seeking elevated food experiences. Although this is not solely about price or premium products.  It’s about high-quality ingredients, authenticity, craftmanship and personalization. 

In case you missed it, Fresh Thyme Market shared their latest insights into the future of food with their Second Annual Top 10 Food Trends for 2025. As the food industry rapidly evolves, Fresh Thyme Market is paving the way, showcasing what will shape our kitchens, tables, and shopping carts in the coming year. From adaptogenic mushrooms to nature's natural sweeteners, innovative flavors (mango-everything!) and functional ingredients, their predictions highlight an exciting future for food lovers and conscious consumers alike. These trends aren't just about what’s popular – they reflect shifts in our values around health & wellness. Check out the article to see what’s next in food and how we can make mindful, delicious choices in 2025. https://lnkd.in/gWQC-5jJ #FoodTrends2025 #FreshThymeMarket #Sustainability #Wellness #Innovation