- by Cara Rasch
- January 20 2023
- beverage trends
- food and beverage
Top Trends in the Children’s Food and Beverage Market

Compared to all consumers, parents are more likely to prioritize food characteristics that provide a health halo such as high protein, unsaturated fats, clean label, low sugar, and non-GMO. Parents tend to be more health-conscious and choosy about foods for their kids and themselves.
- by Cara Rasch
- November 30 2022
- food and beverage
- food labels
- food retail
Food Waste: Trends and Opportunities for Reduction

Consumers are responsible for the majority of food waste from the whole supply chain.
- by Cara Rasch
- May 13 2022
- food and beverage
4 Major Trends in Food Carryout and Delivery

Consumers continue to report elevated use of restaurant carryout compared to pre-pandemic habits as of Packaged Facts’ February 2022 National Online Consumer Survey.
- by Cara Rasch
- February 1 2022
- beverages
- food and beverage
Children’s Food and Beverage Trends During the Pandemic

The grocery market experienced much faster than average growth in 2020 and 2021 since people were staying at home more than usual due to remote work and schooling.
- by Daniel Granderson
- February 10 2021
- food and beverage
- food trends
- gardening
- Gen Y
- home and garden
- lawn and garden
- Millennials
Millennials and the Food Gardening Plant Parent Trend

Plant-loving Millennials are treating plants as an initial step toward the responsibility that comes with parenting or homeownership.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 20 2021
- food
- food and beverage
- fruit
- healthy eating
- plant protein
3 Plant-Based Consumer Insights for Veganuary
Veganuary offers the opportunity to remember that plant-based eating and sustainability are some of the top food trends affecting consumer preferences and food product launches in recent years, causing more general consumers to think about these issues, not just those following veganism or vegetarianism.
- by Daniel Granderson
- January 4 2021
- almond milk
- cashew milk
- dairy
- dairy alternative
- dairy-free
- eggs
- food and beverage
- food avoidance
- milk
- milk alternatives
- soy milk
Lactose Intolerance, Food Allergies, & Sensitivities Create New Opportunities for Plant-Based Dairy

Because allergies to milk and eggs are relatively common, many consumers with allergies to these ingredients may turn to plant-based dairy or egg alternatives to be able to enjoy the functions or flavor of products they normally cannot eat.
- by Daniel Granderson
- December 2 2020
- alternative protein
- dairy alternative
- food and beverage
- plant protein
Millennials and Gen Z are Prime Consumers of Plant-Based Meat, Poultry, and Seafood

American consumers between the ages of 18 and 44 are the most likely to eat plant-based meat and account for the majority of plant-based meat consumers.
- by Daniel Granderson
- November 5 2020
- alternative protein
- dairy alternative
- food and beverage
- food avoidance
- food marketing
- meat
- plant protein
- poultry
- prepared foods
- ready-to-eat foods
- seafood
Plant-Based Prepared Meals are Ripe with Opportunity
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Incorporating plant-based meat into prepared foods is the ultimate convenience since consumers can have a complete meal at home or at a workplace with little effort.
- by Daniel Granderson
- October 22 2020
- candy
- chocolate
- food and beverage
- food gifting
- Halloween
- holiday shopping
- sweet baked goods
Halloween Food Gifting a Social Distancing Alternative to Trick-or-Treating

Halloween is less commonly a gift-giving holiday, with the celebratory focus being placed upon snacks and candy given to trick-or-treaters. Nonetheless, the holiday provides many opportunities for food gifting to personal friends, acquaintances, or family members.