Root vegetables, exotic Asian citrus fruits, and technologies like fermentation and force carbonation are shaping beverage innovation for both CPG and foodservice brands.
Clean-label candy is gaining traction in CPG and retail, but natural colorants create costly production challenges. As consumer demand grows, brands must balance clean ingredients and manufacturing efficiency.
Whole milk and full-fat dairy are gaining momentum as protein demand and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs influence food trends.
Cereal brands are betting on nostalgia as sales decline, bringing cereal toys back to the box to drive CPG demand.
