Tag: Mintel

2025’s F&B Game-Changers: Rule Rebellion and Hybrid Harvests

Two trends could shape the future of food and beverage: “rule rebellion,” where consumers indulge in unconventional food experiences, and “hybrid harvests,” where brands integrate tech with traditional farming for sustainable food systems.

Chocolate Purchases Dip Despite Candy Viewed as Energy Boost

A new report from Mintel suggests one-third of Americans rationalize purchasing chocolate as an energy boost. Meanwhile, new research suggests a direct connection between dark chocolate and reducing factors that contribute to essential hypertension.

Alcohol and No/Low Trends in 2024

Dozens of brands are experimenting in the nonalcoholic (NA) and low-alcohol space, offering consumers the opportunity to not so much choose sides but merely choose wisely according to their preferences, dietary needs, and personal goals.